Randy Timmons
Permaculture design and system design specialist – After a long and varied career spanning education, construction, IT and technology, broadcasting, infrastructure, electronics, media, public relations, and creative design, I found myself drawn back to a simpler question: how do we design systems that actually…
Sharon Peterson
About Me After many years in a corporate career, I reached a point where the disconnect between the way we live and the way natural systems actually work became impossible to ignore. What began as a quiet sense of unease gradually turned into a…
Emily Wegner
About me People, animals, and nature sit at the heart of everything I do. I don’t come from a formal academic background in permaculture, but what I bring instead is a genuine love for people, a deep respect for the natural world, and an…
Sheema Martin
About Me I grew up in London as a second-generation immigrant from Bangladesh, in a culture where plants, food, and nature were always part of everyday life. Long before I knew the word permaculture, I was surrounded by growing traditions passed down through family—knowledge…
David Michaels
About Me I’ve always been interested in how food connects people—to their health, to each other, and to the land it comes from. My role as Nutrition & Community Coordinator allows me to sit right at that meeting point, helping ensure that the way…
Michelle Acer
About Me I believe good communication should feel natural, honest, and grounded—much like permaculture itself. At its best, communication isn’t about broadcasting or persuading; it’s about paying attention. It starts with listening, noticing patterns, and understanding what already exists before trying to shape anything…