"Wade took a personal interest in my fear of the ocean resulting from almost drowning on the Big Island.  He patiently gave reassurance and support during a day of snorkeling.  Included was a nice hike along lava and coral beaches where Wade pointed out local Hawaiian history.  He is fun to be around- great sense of humor- and, for us “alternative travelers”, very easy on the eyes! I highly recommend this addition to Maui activities."

--Grant
California

 

Wade grew up with a loving family in Upstate New York.  Always fascinated with animals, he earned his B.S. degree in Zoology at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.  Living in such a gay-adverse culture was a great challenge.  It was during a summer job on O’ahu that Wade decided he must “To his own self be true”.  He soon thereafter left Utah to start a new life in Hawaii. 

Wade completed graduate work in Ethnobotany at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  His two main projects involved studying the hunting practices of the Mentawai people in Siberut Indonesia, and the cultural implications of psychoactive plant use in Hawaii. 

Beginning as a volunteer, Wade got involved in environmental education with the non-profit Hawaii Nature Center during graduate school.  Wade moved to Maui in 2006 to manage the Center in ‘Iao Valley.

His love of teaching led him to return to the classroom at Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina, Maui.  However, Wade found himself out of his element teaching in air-conditioning and fluorescent lighting.  He has therefore decided to venture out on his own to live his dreams.  So far so good!

Wade lives with his partner in Kihei, South Maui.

You can learn more about Wade at FaceBook... don't be shy. If you'd like to be my friend, I'd love to be yours!