In her free time, Carrie likes traveling the world with Tory and their two kids, especially anywhere that involves dramatic topography or big water.

Away from work Tory gets recharged through family and relaxing on or near water, especially dock life on the lake, fly fishing, hiking, canoeing and camping.

Cindi developed a deep connection with the natural world when exploring the woods and trails along the banks of the Mississippi in the northern Twin Cities area as a child. After raising tadpoles into frog-hood on the river water and releasing them into its nearby wetland area, she adopted a feeling of
stewardship of our natural world that carried into adulthood. When learning of the plight of the Rusty Patched Bumblebee, Cindi embarked on a mission to change the suburban landscape starting with her own front yard. She adds to that mission through her contributions at Landbridge Ecological. 

In addition to enjoying the antics of her bee babies, her family, and her four-legged friends, Cindi spends her free time working with residents and city leaders in her community on environmental issues through a local eco-advocacy group that she co-founded. With her other group members, she maintains a community rain garden, cleans storm drains, and hosts events related to pulling invasive species and cleaning local parks. Cindi’s favorite activity is wandering barefoot through the garden discovering native plants and insects that now call her yard home.

While looking for a career path that he could find passion in, Patrick stumbled upon a Fisheries and Wildlife Major at the University of Minnesota which piqued his interest. Once enrolled, he found learning to be enjoyable rather than a chore. It was then that he knew natural resources work was what he wanted to do with his professional life. His love of native plants came later. He experienced the path of: Learn a thing, Know a thing, Love a thing

Patrick is a proud plant-nerd who enjoys exploring Minnesota’s natural areas searching for good examples of native habitat and new plant species to add to his life list.

After 15 years working in Design, Erin wanted a different path for her creativity. She wanted to create and be a part of spaces that truly make healthier environments. After hearing Dr. Doug Tallamy at a gardening symposium, then reading his book, “Bringing Nature Home,” Erin was inspired to make a change. She returned to school to earn a Master’s in Horticulture. While working on projects ranging from National Wildlife Refuges, to riverbanks, to backyard residential habitat, she knows her experiences in life have brought her to this point.

Erin helps several teachers create spaces at their schools to bring natural areas to life, from pollinator gardens to whole prairies. The natural areas show children and communities how native grasses provide shelter, hold soil with deep root structures, or how flowers like Wild Lupine are crucial for the survival of a tiny butterfly like the Karner Blue.

Nick’s childhood was filled with fishing & backpacking across the country. He was a very dedicated boy scout, and never turned down an opportunity to go camping. As his understandings of biotic & abiotic features within habitats grew, so did his interests in pursuing a career within natural resources. Nick graduated with a B.S in Forestry and a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Management. Currently, he enjoys nurturing his passion for the environment while maintaining a management position.

When he isn’t in the office, you can find him developing 40 acres of deer camp in Northern Minnesota, fishing with his sons and wife, or in the woods

From having a mother with a green thumb to going on fishing trips in Northern Minnesota, young Alex quickly grew an appreciation for the natural world. This appreciation was further cultivated in school, as Alex gravitated towards classes in environmental science and sustainability. Captured by the complex, interconnected world of nature, Alex sought to better understand how to bridge the divide between human society and the environment. Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities with a B.S. in Geography and minors in Sustainability Studies and Earth Science, working within restoration has proven to accomplish this goal.

Alex is a wilderness enthusiast who enjoys hiking, camping, and trout fishing. He has also recently taken up vegetable gardening and golfing, both of which provide him with even more time to enjoy the great Minnesota outdoors. 

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Travis initially became passionate about environmental work at an early age. It began through the exploration of wetlands in Michigan and finding different species of frogs, snakes, and birds. During his college years he gained an understanding of invasive species, restoration, and conservation. Through this understanding, he became more interested and passionate about the concept of restoration. Working at Landbridge has allowed his passion to continue as he is able to witness and be a part of creating beautiful natural landscapes growing from degraded habitat.

Travis is passionate about protecting our water resources, both for human use and natural habitat. He enjoys spending time outside in various capacities, one of which is golfing. He has a goal of pursuing the intersection of his interests and developing more sustainable management plans for golf course properties.

Growing up surrounded by pine forest in Central Wisconsin, Janna developed an early appreciation for nature. Playing in the woods while foraging for strawberries & blackberries inspired her to learn about native plants, their communities, and greater ecological connections. These passion later boosted Janna to pursue a B.S. in Botany and a B.S. in Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, obtaining a M.P.S in Horticulture with an emphasis in Restoration Ecology. At Landbridge, Janna is a go-to for plant community knowledge and pollinator plant relationships.

Outside of work, Janna has made a hobby of acquiring houseplants, learning about non-native plants, and keeping her indoor space green.

Terry became absorbed in Minnesota’s natural resources and splendors after moving here from New York City, so much so that he returned to school for forest ecology. He strives to constantly advance his botanical expertise and takes pride in his native urban garden where he has introduced more than 200 species. Terry’s passion is integrating humankind into the surrounding environment instead of living separate from it. One way he likes to do this for himself is through hiking, backpacking, and roaming landscapes to just enjoy the beauty Mother Nature has to offer.

Shelby was led into the restoration field by the idea of leaving the world a better place than when you found it. Her greatest strengths as a leader are communicating effectively and asking the right questions. She enjoys working outdoors in nature with individuals who share the same passion for restoration and dreams of starting a dog sanctuary or hobby farm in the future.

Coty attended Murray State University in Murray, KY where he studied wildlife biology. His passion developed while growing up and spending his time hunting and fishing. Here at Landbridge Coty acts as a leader on the Installation Services team, completing many new habitat projects.

In his freetime, spends much of time getting on to one of Minnesota’s many lakes to continue his love of fishing. In the winter he likes to cross country ski at places like Lebanon Hills, where we’ve have been fortunate to do a lot of work at.

Tabitha grew up on a lake in Minnesota, watching for turtle nests and catching fish, picking wild raspberries, and sailing with her father. From a young age, Tabitha felt an intrinsic need to protect nature and all living things and chose to turn her passion into a career. Tabitha’s areas of expertise at Landbridge are native plant and insect identification, large scale plantings, and is looking forward to working more on GIS application. She loves books about nature, hiking on the weekends with her two dogs, and hopes to travel to the world’s biodiversity hotspots in the near future.

Bruce Wayne (‘Brucy’) was born in Oklahoma and came to Minnesota by way of adoption. He is certified in Obedience Training I, and is a very good boy.

In his free time, when not fighting crime, Bruce likes walks along the river, playing fetch, and enjoying his blueberry snacks from Janna.

If you need wildlife spotted, Abbie is your dog. She is always ready to spot that bird, squirrel, or really anything that moves. When not performing her primary duties, Abbie can be found in the office wiggling or derping. Her can-do attitude is an inspiration to the rest of the staff.

The consumate workaholic, Abbie’s personal life is similar to her worklife, with lots of obssession over critters and tail wags.

Hailing from the UP of Michigan, this yooper has adjusted to life in Minnesota away from pasties and really long bridges. Her role at Landbridge comprises daily recepitcal inspections of employee garbage and recycling. She takes her role of proper sorting very seriously at this ecologically minded organization.

While not trash burgaling, Emmy enjoys running through the prairie with her sisters Abbie and Lucie.