Lyla grew up in rural Nova Scotia. She loved squishing her toes in the fresh mud, picking flowers, and exploring in the forest. She has kept that love of nature throughout her life. As an adult, she has lived in cities, small towns, and National Parks. The thing that keeps her rooted and focused in life is keeping that connection to nature alive. She loves to go hiking, camping, and canoeing with her family. Her daughter was only 10 weeks old the first time Lyla took her camping. Lyla is very creative and recently has taken a deep dive into wild basket making.
Lyla has worked in many different jobs, as a freelance photographer, a nanny, a server in National Parks, and as an educator at the Sciencenter. Getting to combine her curiosity and love of nature along with her love of children is one of her greatest joys.
Lyla lives in Brooktondale with her husband, daughter, parents, one year old dog, and a flock of chickens. Together they have a big vegetable, flower, and medicinal herb garden.
Lyla loves being part of the Primitive Pursuits and Ithaca Forest Preschool team and looks forward to discovering and exploring with the children for years to come.