Marianne Hudson is the Russell Lands On Lake Martin Naturalist and wildlife educator. Marianne is a lifelong student of nature and an avid outdoorsman with over 12 years experience using forests as classrooms. Since graduating as a Wildlife Biologist from the University of Maryland in Baltimore County in 1997, Marianne has spent most of her personal and professional life in the woods. She will be introducing visitors to Russell Lands On Lake Martin's variety of flora and fauna through specially scheduled Guided Nature Tours and Wildlife Presentations at the Russell Crossroads Naturalist Cabin.

Marianne is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the State of Alabama to raise and release native wildlife. Certain presentations at Russell Lands On Lake Martin will feature these captive animals. Marianne is also a raptor trainer and has been working as a biologist and educator for Auburn University's Southeastern Raptor Center since 2004 as one of War Eagle's trainers. Marianne is a passionate falconer who also enjoys deer hunting and reading books on natural history. When not walking the 80 miles of beautiful trails in the Russell Forest, she's enjoying them from horseback.

Marianne can be contacted at 256.496.2710 or naturalist@russelllands.com

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