Camp Leadership

"Pine Tree" Paul Arthur President, Nokuse Education, Inc.   Director, E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Director, Camp Longleaf An entrepreneur turned naturalist/educator; Paul has been with the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center since 2010. He found his passion for educating children by working at Van R. Butler Elementary School as a substitute teacher and Paraprofessional. Paul is currently the President of Nokuse Education Inc. and Director of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center.  The Biophilia Center is the perfect spot for Paul to share his enthusiasm of the outdoors by teaching future generations the importance of conservation and preservation. Paul lives in Freeport with his wife Heather and their three children: D.R., Lindy and Lillie. “Cricket” Krysta Ponek Assistant Director, Camp Longleaf Environmental Educator, E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Krysta was born in Montana, grew up in California, moved to Florida during high school, and then headed up north to New York and Pennsylvania for college. She received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at Saint Francis University and took part in their athletics program as a division one water polo athlete. After graduating in 2018, she moved home to the Panhandle and joined the State Park Service for one year. Krysta became part of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia family in August of 2019 and is eager to share her love of life and nature with others. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, being with her family, and playing with her pups, Poseidon and Boomerang.

Counselors

Biophilia Staff and Animal Team