ABOUT US THE CREW
Our staff is comprised of both licensed and experienced sailors, professional marine scientists and professional educators. We are passionate about Orion and education. All aboard work hard to provide our students a safe, memorable and meaningful experience.
Captain KEVIN CAMPION
kevin@deepgreenwilderness.com
Founder of Deep Green Wilderness and Orion’s most recent caretaker is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest. Captain Kevin believes strongly in a sailboat’s ability to capture the imagination and engage with the environment.
After earning his captains license and a degree in evolutionary biology Kevin headed out to sea. Since that day he has crossed two oceans and sailed a variety of boats on four of the seven seas working as Captain for Salish Sea Expeditions, Beam Reach and Camp Four Winds, and as engineer for the Sea Education Association and the Ocean Classroom Foundation. With Deep Green Wilderness Captain Kevin sees a way to combine his love of sailing with his passion for teaching ecology and conservation. He enjoys introducing people to the wealth of diversity you encounter when you leave the dock and hopes his work with Deep Green Wilderness will promote responsible stewardship of our public lands and waterways. Kevin’s keen eye for wildlife and passion for the environment serve him well aboard Orion. Off duty Kevin has been known to entertain the crew with his guitar or tales of poisonous frogs and secret surf spots from his travels in Central America.
First Mate KRIS DAY
kris@deepgreenwilderness.com
As chief onboard Orion Mr. Day has seen to her restoration with loving attention. Underway he works tirelessly to get the most out of her sailing qualities. Kris developed an interest in natural history early especially with regard to the sea. Spending much of his life working the waterfront and plying the waters of New England he has been crew of various tall ships and a rigger and sailmaker by turns. He looks forward to sharing his understanding of natural history and seamanship, while further exploring the PNW. When not afloat you may find him tromping through the forest and foraging for wild mushrooms or messing about in the garden. He is excited that being Mate of Orion fits at a juncture of his unique passions.
KELLEY GARRISON Education Director/Chief Scientist
kelley@deepgreenwilderness.com
As the onboard chief scientist, Kelley is excited to spread her enthusiasm for the world of science to all the students that come aboard. Kelley grew up with a fascination of all things water-related which led her to pursue both a B.S. and a M.S. degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont and the University of Montana, with a focus on freshwater ecology and water resources. No matter what she's studying however, she is at her happiest engaging students in the natural world. After 7 years working for various watershed and marine education programs all over the country plus a stint in Honduras, she has found a home in the Pacific Northwest, helping students explore the wonders of the Salish Sea. When she's not geeking out on water, you can find her biking around Seattle streets, hiking in the woods, or badly strumming on her guitar.
