ABOUT

Art and Wilderness Institute, is an institute dedicated to strengthening appreciation and understanding of Wilderness through all methods of learning.

Students are of all ages and are anyone on their journey, anywhere on their journey.

We hope to give back to our community through our learning process.

MISSION

To rekindle a love and appreciation for the environment and community through
exploration, creativity, connection and growth.

OUR PARTNERS

THE TEAM


Sama Wareh, M.S
Director/Naturalist

Naturalist, University Lecturer, Artist, Author of "How to Draw 60 Native CA Plants and Animals: A Field Guide"  and Environmental Educator for over 14 years.

Masters Degree in Environmental Studies from CSUF. Bachelors in Filmmaking and a minor in Art.


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Dr. Khadeeja Abdullah
Programming Director

University Lecturer, Air Quality Specialist, and Environmental Consultant

Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA, Masters in Environmental Health and a Minor in Education.

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Syma Aslam
Project Support Specialist
& Journalism Club Director

B.A in Psychology and Social Behavior from UCI.

Mona Bennani
Sustainability Coordinator

Mona received her Permaculture Design Certification from Zaytuna College Center for Ethical Living, previously worked for the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office on a global youth study and as a water security consultant for EcoPeace Middle East to start a cross border environmental peacebuilding program in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 

MS in Global Affairs from New York University.

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For direct inquiries, please contact:
info@artandwildernessinsititute.com
(714) 745-3001