Who We Are

Betsey Brewer, MA – Founder of EARTH ltd and Executive Director

While pursuing her master’s degree in conservation education in 1995, it became apparent to Betsey Brewer Bethel that the solutions to issues facing the planet are education and conservation. After extensive research and planning, she founded EARTH ltd in 1999. Betsey has worked locally and globally to support the organization’s goal of inspiring our local and global community to take action in protecting our planet. Betsey is also a member of the Brewer family that owns and operates Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA, and she is also a member of several boards including the Zoological Association of America (ZAA).

Paul & Cindy Wilson – Docent Program Directors

Paul and Cindy Wilson oversee our Docent Program at Southwick’s Zoo. Our docents are volunteer educators that can be found through out Southwick’s Zoo assisting guests. In addition to organizing the program, Paul and Cindy lead an extensive 10-week training course to ensure that all docents are able to educate visitors about the animals found within the zoo as well as conservation and environmental issues.

Kerri Arsenault – Operations Manager

Kerri manages our office operations and works with Betsey on key administrative tasks. She can be reached at Kerri@EARTHltd.org.

Board of Directors

Betsey Brewer Bethel M.A. – President
Jane Deming – Secretary
Kristen Bolduc – Treasurer
Robert Brewer
Kathleen Morgan, PhD
Laura Parker-Roerden
Luke Weatherhead
Kristin Hubley
Allen Margulis

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