Hans grew up being fascinated by the surrounding flora and fauna at his home in Vermont. He carried this love for the natural world into his education where he graduated from St. Lawrence University with a BA in Environmental Studies. Hans discovered his love for birds while researching vulture conservation in his study abroad program in Nepal. Now Hans spends much of his free time outside exploring the birds of Vermont. After graduating college, he spent the fall at the South Hero Land Trust as a Conservation Intern. Hans is very happy to be at the Green Mountain Audubon Center and is excited to support the Vermont youth in practicing environmental conservation.