Lorna became interested in the environment at a young age, when her surrounding landscape was not appreciated as a beautiful expanse but as a playground. She started invertebrate surveys at the age of three, investigating whether the poor slaters she found could swim, as well as being their personal carer. Lorna was dragged by her parents to every camping site and National Park in Australia before she was nine, influencing her love for the outdoors.

More formally, Lorna studied Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Monash University majoring in Zoology, Genetics and Music. Her honours project led her to the Murray River Red Gum Floodplains, where she analysed how bird biodiversity and behaviour was influenced by the structural complexity of the surrounding habitat. As an environmental volunteer she has worked in National Parks and Wildlife reserves as a conservationist, tour guide and researcher. A highlight during this time was venturing to the US working with the Montana Conservation Corps., working in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons.

After travelling the world Lorna returned to study at Melbourne University and completed her Masters of Environment in June 2005. Apart from working as a Sustainability Facilitator for the Melbourne Metropolitan region, Lorna also works at the Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary as an Environmental Education Presenter and Developer. At the moment she is enjoying her new job, going hiking, swimming and playing music with her band.

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