Lindsay Patten
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State: South Carolina
Age: 27
Bio: I grew up in Montgomery County, MD, where I spent most of my childhood focused on family, school, and friends. When I was 16, I went to the University of Miami for an opportunity to study marine science at a university as a high school student. I spent my college years at Coastal Carolina University, SC studying Marine Science where I discovered that I had a passion towards the study of environmental issues. My last semester at school, I devised a petition with the help of a remarkable professor, Dr. Abel, to prevent the destruction of an area of trees on our campus. Also, during my last year, I interned at an Environmental Education Center where I educated elementary children on ecology and recreational outdoor activities such as kayaking in the swamp. Through both of these experiences I truly knew I belong outdoors ? When I graduated, I moved to FL, where I continued my passion for the outdoors through several volunteer organizations, my favorite being The Sea Turtle Preservation Society. Last year, I found myself back in SC, where I hope to begin a career in the field of environmental preservation.
I Am A State Park Ambassador Because: Being a state park ambassador I am presented with the opportunity to do what I love and share it with others. Spending time outdoors, with nature, is a beautiful thing and yet so many people take it for granted and don't appreciate what it provides for us. I feel that if I can help publicize the benefits and attractions that have been provided by the state parks, more people will come enjoy the natural attractions. What I hope to accomplish as a State Park Ambassador is to create a perspective for people to learn about their environment, what it provides, and learn to respect our beautiful earth, which is what the State Parks have set out to preserve.
Schools Attended: Good Counsel High School (MD), University of Miami (FL), and Coastal Carolina University (SC)
First State Park: Cunningham Falls State Park, MD
Favorite State Park: Elijah Creek State Park, GA
Park I Am Dying To Visit: Wekiwa Springs State Park, FL, Hanging Rock State Park, NC, Sesquicentennial State Park, SC
I've Visited State Parks In: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia
Coolest Thing I've Seen In Parks: At Hunnington Beach State Park, SC, we had to stop our car for an alligator to cross the road, it could've cared less that we were there ;) I lived in FL for 2 years and I had never seen an alligator cross the road.
Interests: Walking my dogs, nature hikes, skating, biking, and camping
Music Played At My Campfire: Jack Johnson, Supervillans, Damian Marley, Sublime, 311
What Not To Miss In My State's Parks: I like the nature trails with lots of pictures
Who I Would Go On A Hike With If I Could: My grandmother
This Sums It All Up For Me: Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tommorow. -Albert EInstein