Martin was born and raised in Grand Traverse County and has developed a deep love for the unique natural resources that our area has to offer. He’s always been a hands-on learner in nature and jokes that his time working in GTCD’s summer programs has made him a professional frog catcher.
Martin started out at GTCD developing and delivering camp curriculum as a Nature Day Camp Specialist and Coordinator for three summers while pursuing a degree in Environmental Science from Lake Superior State University. After graduating, he spent time in the environmental consulting industry building technical skills that now allow him to merge a detailed scientific approach to the natural world with his passion for hands-on, experience-based education. Since returning to GTCD, his goal is to create opportunities for young people to build positive relationships with the natural resources and wild spaces we rely on and treasure in Northern Michigan!
In his spare time, Martin can usually be found in or on a local lake, playing hockey, travelling, or spending time with friends and family.
