Francis Mendoza seeks a sense of belonging in the outdoors for all through his work as a naturalist, environmental educator, and consultant. Part of that is recognizing the ways his family, who immigrated from the Philippines when Francis was five, is "outdoorsy": cooking adobo on road trips, rolling lumpia at family parties, and gathering for a day at the local park. Francis shares his intention to learn about his indigeneity and his commitment to sharing his love for nature with his two daughters.