Dena Greenwood, naturalist and educator, holds a master’s in earth science and is the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College. She has taught classes including Natural History of the Southwest, Grand Canyon Perspectives and Birds of the Region. She also excels in geology, birding, white-water rafting and backcountry hiking programs. Dena has also worked with various private and federal agencies conducting bird research. She illustrated a field guide for NAU's Plants of Northern Arizona Forests.

Dena is a Northern Arizona Audubon board member as well as field trip coordinator for this annual festival. She also will be leading field trips. Dena invites you to stop by the "Aviary" to ask a bird question and review current festival bird sightings.