Chief Executive Officer/President
Nature Talks...are you listening?
An organization dedicated to environmental education and endangered species research in the wild. I
created the nonprofit Adventures In Nature (a 501 (c) 3) over eight years ago to answer the growing
requests from public education facilities and community groups for quality information about our
environment, and the creatures that dwell within it. From Adventures In Nature, which merged with other
nonprofit groups, I created Nature Talks to continue the work I was doing when I was in charge of
Adventures In Nature. I believe that when children get to meet the scientists that are doing the work in the
field, and learn from them through engaging interactive presentations, that science becomes interesting
and fun for them. I am often referred to as a David Attenborough type scientist with a Robin Williams
sense of humor and a level of energy that makes Jim Carey look like a slug!
Accomplishments:
Wrote, directed, acted in, narrated, and produced Humpback Whales; a 31 minute long (main feature)
environmental education DVD and videotape that addresses the natural history of the North Pacific
humpback whale. Over 3,500 tapes, 2,500 DVDs, and corresponding curriculum guides have
been distributed to public schools throughout the United States and Internationally.
Have conducted over 1,500 presentations on a myriad of topics that have reached over 100,000
students and 500,000 adults.
Personally responsible for generating over $350,000 in support of the education and research
missions of the nonprofits Adventures In Nature and Alaska Whale Foundation.
Aided in design, creation, and management of our Nation’s first non-captive whale watch park – Lime
Kiln Whale Watch Park – San Juan Island, Washington.
Aided in creation and enforcement of the Marine Mammal Sanctuary – Hawaii.
Credits:
Special Feature article by Georgina Cruz in March 2008 issue of Cruise Travel magazine.
Featured Naturalist of inaugural cruise of Azamara Quest in November 2007.
Featured Natural Historian with Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Cruise Line.
Featured naturalist on Turner Broadcasting’s Travel Alaska three part television series.
Featured naturalist on NBC’s Jane Pauly Live series featuring humpback whales of the Hawaiian
Islands Marine Sanctuary
Have contributed video imagery to National Geographic, Animal Planet, and Discovery
Publications:
Whales – Jungle Press – Hong Kong; over 60,000 in circulation.
Light Passion – Print on demand – United States.
Research Work:
Behavioral response of Megaptera novaeangliae (humpback whale) to recreation and commercial
boating traffic within breeding and feeding locations throughout Eastern North Pacific waters.
Behavioral and physiologic responses of Orcinus orca (killer whale) to increased human influence
within their Eastern North Pacific habitat.
Responsibilities:
Education
Coordinate all guest speaking engagements with public schools, community groups, and businesses
throughout the United States and International.
Review and evaluate educational presentation content to ensure compliance with Washington and
California testing standards.
Develop new educational presentations and materials (DVDs, curriculum guides, and teacher
handouts).
Conduct at least 100 presentations annually to ensure “grounding” with needs and wants of the
general public and public school systems.
Developing “internet video streaming” of educational presentations to reach a larger audience base.
Accounting
Oversaw completion of annual Federal tax report (990ez) for 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
Oversaw monthly accounting review of nonprofit activity.
Oversee accounts payable distribution and review travel expenses of guest speaking tours.
Negotiate speaking engagement contracts with public schools, community groups, and businesses
throughout the United States and International.
Conduct passive fund raising activities via public presentations aboard major luxury cruise ships.
Management
Developed and manage nonprofit website (www.adventuresinnature.org) and for profit website of
Nature Talks (www.naturetalksbybrentnixon.com).
Coordinated and directed semi-annual Board of Directors meetings for nonprofit.
Evaluate activities and growth of nonprofit and made suggestions of short and long range activities to
bolster positive growth.
Suggest candidates for and review credentials of sub-contracted research naturalists representing the
nonprofit's educational activities.
Coordinate with Alaska Whale Foundation, the nonprofit research affiliate to Adventures In Nature,
concerning research projects conducted from the vessels Evolution and Vaquita.
Assist in development of new merchandise items for use in passive fund raising.
Personal Data:
I am 51 years old as of 2008! A major milestone in a life of learning, loving and laughing.
I have two lovely daughters (Emma and Jessie)
I am married to an amazing woman...Mary Amanda Fairchild, who is awesome!
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