Heartsease Environmental Education & Food Sovereignty Specialists

I've learned connecting people to their environment can't be a one dimensional effort to “plug them into nature”. Environmental education, food sovereignty, and sustainable living require a holistic approach which embraces the concept of environment as an aggregate. This aggregate includes our biological, physical (which is both natural and crafted), social, political, economic, and aesthetic env

ironments. These components comprise a system in which each component meshes with the others forming the whole. For too long we have looked at ourselves as apart from Nature instead of being a part of Nature. Understanding and embracing this holistic paradigm, that humans are indeed a part of nature and dependent upon each component functioning smoothly for our species to continue to survive and flourish, encourages us to find innovative and creative solutions to the environmental and energy crises we face. I find my background, as an accomplished grant writer, community outreach coordinator, organic farmer, environmental educator, interpreter, and food sovereignty specialist, has given me an unique skill set; allowing me to create and implement dynamic programming for organizations and individuals. Environmental Education/Interpretation, sustainable living, and food sovereignty are my passions, leaving my children, grandbears, and future generations a better world is my mission.