Journal
Stories of Transformation
The Regenerative Hustle with Hobbs Magaret
When we stop viewing nature as something we dominate, yet instead work with, transformation will happen. The land manager becomes a steward that is in partnership with nature to build soil biology so that life can flourish. The enigmatic Hobbs Magaret, founder of Sisters Cattle Co, was once a professional musician living in Los Angeles.
Ecosystem-based Approaches with Keith Bowers
Well into our way into the era of the Anthropocene, the defining work of the 21st century will be on revitalizing and regenerating land and habitat. Tune into an insight interview with Biohabitats founder Keith Bower as he talks about his life’s work restoring ecosystems.
Advancing Regenerative Design Around the Globe with Amira Ayoub
We are facing truly global issues in the 21st century that are causing people to raise the alarm to design differently. Amira Ayoub from Cairo, Egypt is one of those people. Amira is USGBC LEED & WELL Faculty, a Living Future and Fitwel Ambassador, and is is the founder of the Living Future Cairo Collaborative and was also awarded as a Living Future Hero for 2019.
Mimicking Nature for Infinite Returns with Mark Shepard
In this fascinating talk, Mark gets into the real estate side of his operations and how he has been successful at improving degraded real estate through restorative practices that mimic nature, and then stacking synergistic businesses that will increase the value of the property so that he can refinance his capital out and get infinite returns.
Victory Gardens
With the country on lockdown and people isolated to their homes, these are momentous times that we will never forget. This global pandemic—much like recessions, wars, and terrorists events in the past—will inextricably mark an epoch time that will change the world forever.
Urban Farming, Plant Intelligence, and Biodiversity with Ann Forsthoefel
In this exciting interview with visionary leader and regenerative agriculture practitioner, Ann talks about the evolution of her life and how she created Annie’s Urban Farm, a 5,500 sf farm in the heart of north Portland.
A Quick Homeowners Guide to Improving Your Yard and Landscape
Resilience has long been associated with making it — growing despite the odds. Why wouldn’t you want your home to provide more than just shelter? It can become an immensely productive and gratifying place to cultivate your edible landscape, work on improving your energy systems, and meet your neighbors in the process.
Edible Landscaping 101
You’ve heard about the local food movement and are curious to about growing some of your own food. So why create an edible landscape? This post goes into a step by step process of how to approach creating the edible yard of your dreams!