Alex obtained her B.S. in Biology (conc. Ecology) while attending Appalachian State University in her home state of North Carolina. After focusing on research biology in college, specifically around Bumblebees and Hellbenders in Southern Appalachia, she transitioned into environmental education and interpretation while working at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. This is where she fell in love with outdoor education. Since then, she has had the fortune to work at a variety of non-profit organizations such as Yellowstone Forever in Yellowstone National Park, Teton Science School in Grand Teton National Park, and the Carolina Raptor Center to name a few. She is a Certified Interpretive Guide, a Wilderness First Responder, and is currently working on obtaining her Master Environmental Educator certification. Her love for this field stems from the desire to give learners of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to become curious about the natural world around them. She believes there’s no such thing as too early or too late when building a connection with nature. She hopes by creating these connections, learners will feel empowered to explore, be curious about, and advocate for the natural world we all live in!
Alex Bradley
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- What's the best part about working at the Science Center?
I love when I’m doing a program and the learners have what’s called a “WOW!” moment. This is a moment I know they are making a connection. This doesn’t necessarily mean they have to actually say “Wow!” but when they’re engaging, exploring, wondering about what I’m teaching is when I know these connections are being built. Working at the Science Center allows for multiple opportunities to facilitate WOW moments for my audiences; whether it be school programs, Animal Encounters, or summer camp.
- Where would we find you on a sunny Saturday in July?
Could either be found hiking/backpacking a new trail, hammocking in a tree while listening to podcasts and crocheting, rock climbing with a friend, kayaking the lake, or bird watching wherever possible. If you can’t find me, then I probably have gone on an adventure to explore a new area of NH or beyond.