Megan and Jumanji

We are running a compost pilot program on Whidbey Island, working with Bokashi and vermiculture to divert food scraps from the garbage and create compost for our community.

Gary Foresman

Permaculture designer and mostly residential landscape construction in that field for about ten years with a passion for most all things water: Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, natural building and earth works, irrigation systems…
I have added interest in local politics, community building and art, and food and water resiliency.

Azoulas Yurashunas

I am the environmental coordinator for Havenroot, a campground and event venue in Veneta, OR. I manage a 219 acre forest that surrounds a stretch of a perennial creek, which is among the headwaters of the Long Tom River. Myself and my associates are attempting to democratically self-govern a community that is founded on the stewardship of the land.

Robert Bunge

Adult educator, soon to retire, working on global sustainability projects.

Seth Bunev

I’m a writer and outdoor educator, I teach survival skills and experiment with appropriate technology.

Robert Oppenheimer

I am a retired psychologist with experience in conflict resolution and prevention programs for youth.

Barbara Mueser

Permaculture practitioner and enthusiast, plant and seed saving, forest gardens, soil building.

Joseph Bonnell-Hall

I live on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation on my family’s 40 acres forested hill. I graduated from Dartmouth College in 2014 with a double major in Environmental Studies and Native American Studies. I completed the Ecoversity Permaculture Project Design Certification in 2024.

Michael Ip

Part-time social worker. Years of volunteering in digital marketing for a small farm. Completed a master degree with a research project on successful factors for making community gardens thrive in Greater Victoria