Our Story

Dragonfly Field Labs was founded with the goal of providing accessible science and nature education to the
Greater Jacksonville Area. At Dragonfly Field Labs we provide a safe and structured environment for children to learn about the natural world and help develop the socio-emotional skills that will help them through adulthood.

We believe that kids learn best by doing and experiencing, so we try to incorporate as much hands-on learning as possible in all of our camps and classes. These techniques help children to connect information to the real world in a way that is difficult to accomplish in a traditional classroom setting.

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Meet The Team

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Serrano

Founder, Program Lead

Elizabeth (Lizzy) received her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida in Environmental Science. She went on to work at Tree Hill Nature Center as the Lead Naturalist, where she discovered her passion for education and environmental stewardship. After receiving an Education degree from Jacksonville University, she taught elementary science at KIPP Jacksonville Schools to K-5th graders. In 2020 after the school shut downs, it became apparent that there was a gap in education when it came to hands-on science, and because of this, Lizzy founded Dragonfly Field Labs.

PS - Ren and I share a last name, but aren't related 😂

Michelle Boyd

Lead Educator

Hello! My name is Michelle! I’m a mother—my five children, ranging in age from 7 to 16, are my whole world and my greatest inspiration. They’ve taught me patience, flexibility, and the importance of truly listening.

I served in the U.S. Navy for four years before studying Early Childhood Education and Psychology which helped shape my passion for working with children of all ages. I bring a unique, real-world approach to the "classroom". I have worked with students at every grade level from kindergarten all the way through high school. I had the opportunity to teach at Safe Harbor, a residential school for at-risk boys, where I combined academics with hands-on life skills. In 2022 I moved on to be a Teacher's Assistant at North Florida School of Special Education. I taught classes from Math to Home Economics supporting students with autism and ADHD for two school years.

As a mom of five myself, I understand the importance of balance, creativity, and connection in teaching. Outside of work, if I get free time, I enjoy kayaking, painting, and getting lost in a good book.

Lauren (Ren) Serrano

Teaching Assistant

Hi there, I’m Lauren, but my friends (and students) call me Ren! I’ve had the privilege of being a nature educator since 2012, when I was selected as a Conservation Teen Scientist at Zoo Miami. From there, I went on to work at several other zoos and had the chance to work with lions, tigers, and wolves- oh my! Always at the core of my work was facilitating the connection between people and the natural world they inhabit. Most recently, I was a staff Naturalist at the Museum of Science and History of Jacksonville where I helped develop and facilitate nature education programs while engaging in research programs and animal care. When I’m not teaching your little ones to connect with nature, you can find me playing music with my band, RFA, or training my dogs for our next dog sport competition!