Rachel Davis is a lifelong Appalachian and avid naturalist who seeks a better understanding of wildlife through observation and research. She believes in curiosity, appreciation, and coexistence. "Learnin'" began with dear ol' Dad teaching her about tracking, wildlife, plants, and the fun of Appalachian folklore. After college experiences where she studied fine and applied arts, marketing, business, and community/economic development, Rachel is now a small business owner, event planner, property manager, nature tour guide, et cetera.

Since 2007, Rachel has been with the New River Birding & Nature Festival as the Marketing Director, co-coordinator/co-host, and local guide. As one of the original developers of the New River Birding & Nature Center in 2008, she continues to organize and provide educational opportunities and programs in the outdoor classroom for students, organizations, and adults. In 2020, Rachel began leading off-road nature tours with New River ATV.

Over the years, thousands of young people have attended free environmental education programming at the the New River Birding & Nature Center. In 2022, it won "Best Birdwatching Spot" in the "Best of the Blue Ridge Awards" in the "Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine." In 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection highlighted it as one of twelve "Wild & Wonderful Wetlands in West Virginia." In 2024, through an agreement with the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, the site will host a MOTUS tower to track and study movements of radio-tagged birds.