Anna Johnson, Naturalist/Owl Program Lead

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 they 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 while working as a Sea Kayak and Climbing Guide. She is also the President of the UMD Bird Club. She’s researched breeding waterbirds in Morocco and spring owl migration on Western Lake Superior. She’s excited to return for her third 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.