Emily Carvalho is a naturalist with a passion for inspiring others to cultivate their own relationships with the natural world through gardening, foraging, and wildlife watching.
Born and raised in Dorchester, Emily’s fascination for flora and fauna started in childhood and led her to the University of Maine where she studied wildlife ecology and environmental sciences. She is an avid bird watcher and wildlife photographer with 10 years of experience learning, working, and teaching others about the natural world. Emily is dedicated to educating others on the importance of understanding and stewarding our natural environment in urban landscapes. Experience Emily’s enthusiasm and join her this summer to learn more about bird ecology and identification, wild edible plants, and food as medicine.