About Juniper Roots and its Founder

We believe that nature is the best classroom. Our beginner-friendly wilderness classes and guided experiences are designed to provide you with new skills and knowledge that will better prepare you for the great outdoors. Whether you're looking to learn local plant identification, the basics of backpacking, improve your navigation skills, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, we have something for everyone. Join us to explore, learn, and grow from the roots up.

Our Founder, Megan Green, has been teaching and guiding throughout the Sierra Nevada since 2011, specializing in a broad range of outdoor activities—including kayaking, rock climbing, navigation, and wilderness survival.  She is a certified Wilderness First Responder and has a background in fitness and physical therapy.  You can find her on REI instructional videos and has been a contributing editor on Expert Advice articles about outdoor recreation.  Beyond technical instruction and guided backpacking, she also hosted outdoor events in the Sierra region.  She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of this area and looks forward to helping you gain the skills you need for your next adventure.