Natalie is an author living on the Oregon Coast, where her love for nature and lifelong learning come together. After six years working in Montessori education, she wrote her first children’s book, Putrescence, inspired by the curiosity of young minds and the natural world. Passionate about sustainability and environmental education, she enjoys diving, foraging, taking nature-based courses, and volunteering on projects that help protect local habitats. She believes that caring for the planet is a shared responsibility—and that every child can grow into a thoughtful, engaged global citizen.