About
Born Dutch, but naturalized. Radical conservationist. A Leo, a leader, explorer, writer and NAI Certified Interpretive Guide. Advocating for the outdoors, hiking, pedaling and paddling – with groups or solo.
Outdoor awareness grows
a sense of place;
builds community
and engages people.
- Marlies Henderson
Mindful to preserve the last bits of wilderness in suburbia for the sake of sustainability; building a physical and social network of connections to complete the Bay Circuit Trail through Billerica, MA with an awareness campaign using local press and local access television. Mobilizing grassroots, and negotiate with property owners, local businesses, Town Government, State agencies and media. Making waves, determined to run a tight ship with poise, with the objective to hold on to what is good and preserve it
for posterity.
"The meaning of living
is not toil and hardship,
but sport and quest!"
Henry David Thoreau and Benton MacKaye
"The earth isn't ours; we borrow it from our kids."
Chief Si'Ahl (Seattle) of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes
Any other opinions are my own.
Without the tireless support of my husband Brian, and the inspiration gained from raising three successful children, Wouter, Anneloes and Liam,
I would not be living this:
...My Best Life!
Certifications
2014 Certificate of Training: Chainsaw Safety for Trail Stewards
2017 Certificate of Achievement
Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners
2018 River Steward Award,
River Stewardship Council & the League of Women Voters
2020 Certified Interpretive Guide,
National Association for Interpretation
2021 ACA Paddlesport
course completion
Marlies Henderson with Massachusetts State Representative Marc Lombardo