Emm is an iced-coffee-loving introvert with a soft spot for nature, saving bees, rainy days, and, of course, hugging trees. In Second Life, her passion for exploring virtual nature spaces inspired her to create The Nature Collective—a vibrant hub for creators and explorers, dedicated to rekindling the joy and wonder of nature in both the virtual and real worlds.
Emm is always working on something in SL and recently expanded The Nature Collective’s inworld location, adding some exciting new features. There’s the cozy Coffee House TNC, an immersive nature exhibit room, and the picturesque Moorcroft Forest Trail that winds its way to the adventure-packed Little Bear Park. For a closer look at all the behind-the-scenes TNC magic, be sure to check out the TNC Second Life Spotlight!
Emm’s creative journey doesn’t stop there though. She’s also the mastermind behind past projects like Sunnmore, a Norwegian build inspired by the concept of Friluftsliv, and Sonder, an inclusive, collaborative Mainland community project she created with her bestest friend, Teagan Lefevre. Speaking of Teagan, Emm always loves teaming up with her partner-in-crime! Their shared passion for community building shines through in every project they take on together. Emm thinks Teagan is the bee’s knees, and their collaborative work is a testament to their incredible teamwork.
But Emm’s biggest passion? Saving our pollinator pals—especially the bees, with a special focus on native bees. This passion bloomed into What the Buzz, an interactive pollinator preserve in SL where Emm hopes to inspire others to join the mission to protect our buzzing friends. What the Buzz even caught the attention of the Second Life Destination Blog, where you can check out a featured video all about it!
As you can see, Emm’s always buzzing with activity in SL! For more details on her various projects, be sure to check out her online portfolio.
10 Random Facts About Emm:
- Emm loves the simplistic melody of the ukulele and has been learning to play.
- She is ambidextrous, but uses her left hand for almost everything.
- She is seriously addicted to iced coffee. Seriously. You will never see in her in SL without her coffee.
- She is an Autumn soul waiting through the seasons to get back to where she belongs. Always waiting…
- Emm is totally obsessed with birds, squirrels and opossums, and of course, bees!
- She prefers rainy days over sunny days.
- She has never been stung by a bee or broken a bone.
- Though she has a distant connection to Henry David Thoreau, it’s Emily Dickinson who truly captivates her as her favorite writer.
- She can’t stand the taste of plain milk and avoids drinking it, but she absolutely loves almond milk.
- Is a pesco pollo vegetarian, with vegan aspirations!