Bioregional chronology: OZARKS New Destiny Federation: edited food land energy journal “Swallows” /OACC 1979-84, then NABC / Turtle Island Bior Congresses since 1st‘.84 SONORA
Soleri Associate 85-92, doc film “Soleri’s Cities” 92 / Musician: Songs with a Sense of Place ‘93 Settled in CASCADIA City Repair /Cascadia Education Project/Cascadia Planet /Goddard College MA Health Arts & Sciences: Expressive Healing w movement, art and music (Anna Halperin and Zuliekha dance lineage) Peter Berg was my intellectual father. I now work as a pediatric first responder in public schools, and sing, dance snd play music as much as possible.
Debra R Giannini
Rita Marsh
Retired FNP co founder The Center for Human Flourishing carbondale co
Resident of Roaring Fork Valley watershed since 1965. Bioregional fanatic since meeting Joe Brewer November 2022
Kris Fade
Inspired by regenerative farming practices that bring to life the true character of a distinct site, Kris shepherds some of the nation’s first Biodynamic(R) certified Mencia, Godello, and Albarino–fantastic additions to the diverse portfolio that Oregon’s terroir has to offer. After studying Applied Biodyamics in New Zealand, she co-founded Analemma Wines in 2010 and found her home and heart in the Mosier Hills of the Columbia Gorge. Kris is dedicated to a vision of diversified farming and defines herself by a deep connection to the land and community she is cultivating.
Thomas Palmer
I am a migrant to Cascadia from New England, and have made my home here, first as a front-line transit worker, but now as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. My focus is equitable strength and nutrition for my community and those at the margins.
Mary Bush
I’m here mostly to listen, learn, and be adjacent to this community. My family moved here, from Louisiana, when I was a baby; I’ve grown up and made a home here ever since. Because of the slight cultural dissonance between the South and the PNW, and my affinity for this area, I’ve always been searching for more rootedness here.
I have a practical interest in affordable and climate friendly building methods, an intellectual interest in permaculture, and much concern for the overall welfare of the bioregion.