Hanae Garrison

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 joined RRCT in November 2023. They’re originally from New Jersey and received a B.A in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. Before joining RRCT, Hanae conducted ecology field research at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park, monitored water quality at public beaches with Maine DEP’s Maine Healthy Beaches Program, and worked at an environmental testing lab. Hanae lives in Portland with their partner and enjoys rock climbing, baking, crafting, and swimming in the ocean.