One of my permaculture teachers would say he only does three types of work: Human work, Salmon work, and Beaver work. Human work is all...

Hi there. First, a repeat announcement: Next Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m ., I’ll be hosting my first Edible Forest Tour  of the...

Announcements After the barren winter, the Garry Oaks and Bigleaf Maples are unfolding their new neon green leaves. The branches bouncing...

Hi there. Today I’m sharing a poem written on my return trip to the Pacific Northwest, the land where I fell in love with the Earth. I’m...

Upcoming Foraging Tours + Plant-Based Flash Fiction

Hi there. There are two words I notice myself saying a lot, perhaps more than any others: hard and beautiful. Whether reflecting in my...

Hi there, beloved subscribers. I’ve got some announcements for you. First, an announcement about announcements. From here on out, I’ll be...

Hi there. First a bit of business: beginning in April, this Substack be including monthly newsletters that highlight what I’m reading and...

Hi there. Have you ever heard the one about the Rainbow Warriors? They say there was a Native American prophecy, usually attributed to...