Anna Johnson, Naturalist

Anna is an outdoor enthusiast originally from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She’s loved pretty much everything outdoors her whole life, but birds have a special place in her heart. Her passion for birds stems from her belief that birds are some of our best connections to the natural world. She’s currently a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth where she is studying Biology and French and works as a Sea Kayak Guide. She is also the Vice President of the UMD Bird Club. This summer she spent two months in Morocco working on her own research project studying waterfowl and other wetland species in Sidi Boughaba. She’s excited to return for her second season at Hawk Ridge! Connecting with visitors and watching birds bring people together is Anna’s favorite part about the ridge. Other than birds, Anna truly enjoys any outdoor activity from climbing, skiing and biking to paddling and camping.