Julie Read
Hike Leader
About Leader
As a lifelong lover of birds, Julie is thrilled to be leading hikes in Point Pelee, home of the Caldwell First Nation, this year! Julie has been coming to Point Pelee every spring since she was a baby- thanks to her wonderful birder parents- so technically she started birding before she could even walk. Julie is an enthusiastic naturalist, outdoor educator, elementary school teacher and Forest and Nature School practitioner with over 15 years of leadership experience within non-profit organizations. She currently works as the Program Manager at the national non-profit Take Me Outside, supporting educators in bringing their learners outdoors across Turtle Island. Julie loves helping people of all ages connect to nature and is deeply passionate about social justice, removing barriers and increasing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the outdoors. Julie created the Fanshawe Nature School while working as the Community Education Supervisor for the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and has previously worked as Community Programs Coordinator at the High Park Nature Centre in Toronto and as Program Manager at The Guelph Outdoor School. When Julie isn't birding or camping, she is likely
