I love getting feedback about the podcast, and in May, within days of each other, I received some interesting and overlapping suggestions. One listener said "I enjoy the deep dives into different taxa or environments, but I also really enjoyed some of your earlier episodes where you had people with different ways of engaging with nature, such as the standup paddleboard guest" (Christian Shaw, who was drawing attention to plastic pollution). And a former guest gave me similar feedback, along the lines of wanting to hear from guests with "different relationships with nature".My guest today will make both of those listeners happy, and hopefully you, too. She's inspiring, she has a wealth of knowledge in environmental education and natural sciences, and has charted a unique path. My guest is none other than Parker McMullen Bushman, also known as Kweenwerk on social media!Today's discussion might very well be the widest ranging that I've had to date. Parker tells us how to connect with everyone about nature, beginning with Parker's unique journey that led her to getting a Master's degree of science and natural resources, focused on environmental education and interpretation. She's worked in marine sciences and was Vice President of Community Engagement, Education, and Inclusivity at the famous Butterfly Pavilion.Parker gives many examples of how she and her organizations reached people that had been thought to be difficult to reach. If you are a nature communicator - and I think nearly all of us are, even if only with our family and friends - you'll walk away from this episode with some new tools in your toolkit. After 25 years in environmental education, Parker's personal and life experience led her to an even bigger calling - founding The Inclusive Guide. It's an online crowdsourced review service, like Yelp, but focusing on safety, accessibility, and inclusion. The guide is for everyone, regardless of race or identity, and covers not only businesses but also parks, outdoor spaces, nature centers, and more.Check The Inclusive Guide, and if you are inspired, contribute to their gofundme. Reach the Inclusive Guide by email at hello@inclusiveguide.com, instagram or twitter.Follow Parker on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter as Kweenwerk, or LinkedIn.And stay tuned until the end to hear about a roly poly the size of a football see a video here!FULL SHOW NOTESBlack Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry by Camille DungyButterfly PavilionCrystal Egli Inclusive Guide cofounderThe Diverse Green ProjectEcoInclusive Parker's consultancy and training organizationThe Inclusive GuideOutdoor Afro  a not-for-profit that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature.Support the show