Hanae Garrison

Hanae joined RRCT in 2023. As Stewardship Director, Hanae manages and directs all activities associated with improving and maintaining RRCT preserves and trails. They monitor and enforce RRCT’s conservation easements and oversee volunteer efforts associated with property stewardship, including leading Trail Crew and the Trail Steward Program. Hanae cares deeply about preserving ecosystem health and managing invasive plants.

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Hanae received their undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. Originally from New Jersey, Hanae moved to Maine after graduating and hasn’t looked back since. They’ve since conducted ecology field research projects at Schoodic Institute, monitored water quality at public beaches with the DEP Maine Healthy Beaches Program, and managed sample intake and reporting at Maine Environmental Laboratory. Hanae lives in Portland with their partner and cat and enjoys collaging, rock climbing, hiking, and taking dips in the ocean.