In Nature with Nina

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York—which is not, by most definitions, a nature-filled upbringing. And yet, something in me always knew the world was far bigger and more alive than the concrete city that surrounded me.

Over the past fifteen years, I’ve taught in classrooms, wandered nature trails, explored museums, and discovered that the most meaningful learning often happens somewhere in between. I hold an M.S. in Elementary Education and an MEd in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship—a philosophy that transformed not only how I teach, but how I think about learning itself. It taught me that every person already possesses an incredible capacity for curiosity, creativity, and connection. My role isn’t to provide all the answers, but to create the conditions for discovery.

I discovered just how powerful nature could be as a teacher during a season of environmental conservation work in Bijagua, Costa Rica. I woke each morning to hummingbirds, howler monkeys, and puma footprints pressed into the wet mud outside my door. Somewhere between the rainforest and the wildlife, something quietly shifted. I realized that wonder isn’t something we have to create—it’s already there, waiting for us to slow down enough to notice it.

That’s what inspired In Nature with Nina. It didn’t begin as a business idea; it began as a hope to help people reconnect with the natural world through curiosity, exploration, and shared discovery. Whether I’m guiding a child’s first wildlife safari, leading a family through the hidden corners of El Retiro, or inviting adults to experience nature with fresh eyes, my goal is always the same: to help people leave feeling a little more connected to the world around them.

I’m based in Madrid and offer experiences in both English and Spanish.