Paul started with NALT in 2008 as part of a crew building the greenhouse at the Natural Abundance Native Plant Nursery and on Mount Benson establishing trails and restoring some previously logged sites. With the support and mentorship of many NALT stalwarts, Paul has filled many roles with the organization Nanaimo & Area Land Trust including his current position as Executive Director.

Linda started working with NALT in 2020. She has a Masters degree in anthropology, having worked with First Nations in Deline NWT and Waswanipi Quebec. Through this she has learned that experience on the land, or ‘in Nature’ is the best way to develop and maintain an ethic of care and stewardship for everything from our forests, streams and meadows to our parking lots and boulevards. This is why she works to develop and promote stewardship projects in which all community members can participate.

Bringing over 20 years of administration, technology and communications experience in the non-profit sector, Nanette joined NALT in spring 2022 in order to achieve a positive work/life balance with an organization that aligned with her beliefs and interests. As you can see from the picture, Nanette’s experience herding cats is also an asset in her role.

Marni is a dedicated outdoor educator who strives to inspire future generations to challenge themselves, gain independence and care for the planet through outdoor pursuits and quality experiential learning. In her free time, she can be found paddling on the ocean, climbing walls of rocks, hiking up mountains, skiing down slopes, tossing a frisbee, or exploring with her dog and husband.

I am grateful to be part of an organization whose mission is to support, promote and protect priceless lands and waters in the Nanaimo Area for today and for generations to come. It is satisfying to work alongside of community members and students to restore damaged habitat in urban streams and lakes. That’s part of the work of NALT.

Jack is an avid hiker and mountain top collector. His work career spanned both for and not for profits in employment services as well as record retail. He has run several record stores and promotes local record shows. In addition to volunteering for NALT Jack is a founding member of the Mid Island Music Archive and recently joined Growing Opportunities.

Fraser is a former lawyer and judge, now retired.  He has been on the Board of NALT since 2011.  He is chair of the Finance Committee, and treasurer of NALT.  He is also a member of the Conservation Covenants Committee and the Governance and Policy Committee.