Tamarack is a multimedia production company with expertise in documentary production, environmental education, web design, advocacy, and writing for general audiences. We help you deliver your message in a way that not only demands the attention of traditional supporters of environmental causes, but also finds new audiences. Tamarack is committed to helping our clients serve communities typically underrepresented in the environmental movement.

mission

The mission of Tamarack Media is to raise environmental awareness through the production of innovative media and to help environmental organizations, businesses, and schools communicate their messages more effectively to new audiences.

mascot

The tamarack (Larix laricina) is a member of the pine family. While it looks like a typical evergreen, it has one notable exception: it is a deciduous conifer, shedding its needles each autumn after they turn from green to gold. This tree was chosen for the organization's name because its range extends from Alaska to Vermont, the home states of the co-founders of Tamarack Media.

partners in crime

Bill Finnegan

Bill is the filmmaker, programmer, reigning wiffleball champion, and documentarian of ping-pong tournaments. Bill's production experience includes time at Interlock Media, Smash Entertainment Group, and Cross Current Productions. His programs have been featured in the public television series Natural Heroes, on BBC Radio 4, and at the International Wildlife Film Festival, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital, Green Mountain Film Festival, and Vermont International Film Festival. Bill teaches video production at Champlain College and is a member of Filmmakers for Conservation.

Read updates from Bill on Bill's World.

Pete Land

Pete is the Burlington native, copy writer, website designer, music composer, wildlife advocate, and assistant to Willy (Tamarack's office dog). During a hiatus from the Green Mountain State, Pete worked at the San Diego Zoo and Defenders of Wildlife; he also directed education programs at a black bear sanctuary in northern Minnesota. He is a Board member of several organizations including the Vermont Natural Resources Council, through which he also serves as Vermont's affiliate representative for the National Wildife Federation. Pete especially enjoys working with smaller organizations or individuals that are in the process of defining their work and creating an identity.

Read updates from Pete on Pete's World.

accomplices

Ted Adriance

Ted is the web developer, web standards adherent with a knack for interface design. When not riveted to his desk with new Internet tech, he's playing in the woods on bike or board, wrenching on Volkswagens or mopeds and enjoying time with his family in the North Country.

Jaime Garamella

Jaime is the audio producer, sound recordist, guitar fanatic, and center on the Tamarack basketball team. In addition to his work for Tamarack, Jaime has also produced radio and television advertising jingles, an audio book, and several CDs. He has been featured on National Public Radio. When he's not hiking or running, Jaime can be found performing in the New York City area.

Rock out to Jaime's music on his website.

Colleen McCabe

Colleen is the designer, icon creator, and yoga enthusiast. She has lived in Burlington for three and a half years, enjoying every minute of it. In addition to working with Tamarack, Colleen designs for a number of local companies creating logos, branding, websites, packaging, and collateral of all varieties. She loves doing work for Tamarack as it combines her passion for design with her appreciation for the great outdoors.