Conversation with Zaire Camino & David Smith
We had a Conversation with two special environmentalists today – Zaire Camino, a Community Forestry Specialist with the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources, and David Smith, A community Engagement Specialist with Patagonia Baltimore. Each shared their personal stories of how they became involved in the environmental movement and also talked about their collaboration in Baltimore. This includes efforts to plant millions of native trees in Maryland and wed our non-native invasive species.
They highlighted the many conservation efforts in Baltimore City and the multitude of parks that are accessible to its citizens. both David and Zaire encouraged the students to spend more time outside in nature and also to take steps to create a better environment. Zaire offered to take the students on a special tour of Druid Hill Park just minutes away from the school. David also offered to return with other representatives of Patagonia to talk about positive workplace culture and the ways they are integrating positive environmental practices into their business model.