​​Myrna Pearman
​​I was born and raised in Rimbey, Alberta and joined the Red Deer River Naturalists while attending Red Deer College (Polytechnic). Over the years I have held several positions, including President, Vice-President, Speaker Committee Chair and Newsletter Editor. I was also involved in the original Habitat Steward program. After a 33-year career with Ellis Bird Farm, and following a visit to a beautiful protected area near Stettler, I was inspired to launch Nature Central and to relaunch the Habitat Steward Program.

I am an enthusiastic nature photographer, writer, kayaker and backroads rambler who enjoys sharing my love of nature through social media and on my website (www.myrnapearman.com).

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Abbey Van Heuvel
I’m the Nature Central Coordinator with the Red Deer River Naturalists and previously served as the Naturalist-in-Residence for the program. I’m originally from Rimbey, Alberta, and recently graduated from Red Deer Polytechnic with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.

​I’m currently working toward a career in wildlife biology and have field experience studying sea turtles in Costa Rica, as well as supporting research on mountain bluebirds and black bears in central Alberta. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, birdwatching, kayaking, nature journaling, and photography.

This season, I’m excited to lead outdoor activities, update property records, revitalize our social media, and help connect the community to the protected areas around us.

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RDRN is pleased to have Josh Fletcher join the Nature Central team to help us collect drone footage of some of our protected areas in Central Alberta this season. Josh, a graduate of Prairie College and keen videographer, will visit a few selected sites over the summer to collect footage and create short clips to share on our website and social media. 

Welcome Josh!