Dwain’s passion for the outdoors began in the rolling hills of North Carolina where he grew up. That deep appreciation for nature evolved into decades of advocacy and work in outdoor and environmental education and led him to found Wildwoods in 2000.
Dwain holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Antioch University and has studied Field Biology, Environmental Education and Systems Theory, Environmental Ethics, and Child Development. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the California Environmental Education Foundation and is a past member of the Environmental Literacy Committee for the California Association of Science Educators.
As a native Angeleno, Ashley grew up in an urban landscape but with a deep appreciation for the environment. She earned her Bachelors in Environmental Science and Anthropology, focusing on food systems in upstate New York.
She returned to Los Angeles and began working with Wildwoods where she runs two garden programs. These programs focus on building community and fostering resilience through urban gardening. As an avid gardener, Ashley enjoys spending time in her own garden and growing native California wildflowers.
Carol is passionate about building community and contributing to the health of the planet. She brings a unique perspective to her role, having held the distinction of running every Wildwoods program during her tenure with the organization.
Carol holds a Bachelors in Environmental Science, with a concentration in Human Rights and Cultural Memory, from UC Santa Barbara, and is pursuing a Masters in Hydrology from Cal State LA. An LA native, she has many hobbies in the categories of physical activity, art, service, and down time with family and friends.