Tanee with Circe, a common boa.

About Nature on the Geaux

Connecting People with Nature, One Experience at a Time

Hi! I'm Tanee, the founder of Nature on the Geaux.

For more than 25 years, I've had the privilege of helping people discover the incredible world of wildlife and the environment. From classrooms and museums to wetlands, forests, libraries, and community events, my passion has always been the same—to help people build meaningful connections with nature.

Nature has a remarkable way of inspiring curiosity. Sometimes that begins with meeting a snake for the very first time. Other times, it's discovering tiny creatures living beneath a log, testing the quality of a local stream, or watching a pollinator visit a flower. Those moments of wonder often become the first step toward understanding, appreciation, and ultimately, stewardship.

That's why I created Nature on the Geaux.

I wanted to build more than a mobile animal program. I wanted to create meaningful environmental education experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and help people of all ages discover the natural world in ways they'll remember long after the program ends.

Today, Nature on the Geaux offers hands-on wildlife education, environmental investigations, outdoor learning experiences, and preschool nature programs throughout Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi. Whether we're exploring a wetland, meeting a live animal ambassador, engineering a wildlife solution, or taking a guided nature walk, every experience is designed to make science engaging, accessible, and fun.

Our Mission

Nature on the Geaux exists to inspire curiosity, cultivate a love of nature, and empower people of all ages to become lifelong stewards of the environment.

We believe the best way to care for nature is to first experience it.

Every program is built around that simple idea.

Our Educational Philosophy

We believe meaningful learning happens through curiosity, exploration, and hands-on experiences.

That's why every Nature on the Geaux program encourages participants to ask questions, make observations, investigate the world around them, and discover their own connections with nature.

Our programs are built around four simple ways to experience nature:

🌼 Discover It.
Early childhood experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence through play and exploration.

🦎 Meet It.
Wildlife education programs featuring live animal ambassadors that inspire empathy and appreciation for wildlife.

🔬 Investigate It.
Hands-on environmental education that encourages participants to think like scientists through inquiry, experiments, and problem-solving.

🌿 Explore It.
Outdoor learning and field experiences that transform parks, school campuses, and natural areas into living classrooms.

Together, these experiences help learners develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and their role in protecting it.

Why Nature on the Geaux?

Nature on the Geaux combines scientific knowledge, professional environmental education, and engaging teaching methods to create experiences that are both educational and memorable.

Our programs are led by an educator with:

  • More than 25 years of environmental education experience

  • A Bachelor's degree in Earth & Environmental Sciences

  • Graduate studies in Conservation Education

  • Louisiana Master Naturalist certification

  • Experience teaching learners of all ages, from preschool through adults

  • A passion for creating meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences

Every program is thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity, inspire confidence, and help participants build lasting connections with wildlife and the environment.

Let's Explore Together

Whether you're planning a classroom visit, museum program, guided field experience, preschool activity, community event, or environmental education workshop, we'd love to help you create an unforgettable learning experience.

Thank you for visiting Nature on the Geaux. We hope to see you outdoors soon.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Earth & Environmental Sciences - University of New Orleans

Certification: Nature Play - AZA

Certification: Louisiana Master Naturalist

Certification: Nature Education - Cornell University

Certification: Interpretive Guide - NAI

Member of:

National Association of Interpreters

National Science Teaching Association

North American Association of Environmental Educators

Southern Association of Marine Educators

Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans