That includes protecting our soil and water, our native ecosystems, conservation areas, watershed areas, locally owned farms, and all green space. Outdoor spaces that support healthy, sustainable communities can engage multiple partners, from the municipal government, to community and private charitable foundations, schools, arts organizations, health charities, and individual volunteers.
My professional experience in this area includes ecoart installations, botanical, community and memorial gardens, therapeutic and other specialized outdoor spaces for citizens with different abilities.
I love to support projects in the community that involve the development, construction and caretaking of public pollinator and food gardens, and other natural habitats that are accessible for all people. Components of community projects such as these can also include volunteer and job opportunities for underserved populations, multidisciplinary arts education offerings, and more.
“Shared roots live longer.”
~ Anonymous
A partial list of past and current projects
McKee Botanical Garden
A unique historic garden featuring over 10,000 native and subtropical plants
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Davison Sensory Garden at the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
Specialized experiential garden for visually impaired citizens of all ages
Florida Botanical Garden
Master Plan update, Phase 1 plans and Butterfly Garden renovations
McKee Botanical Garden
Master plan update and renovations for two garden areas
Heathcote Botanical Garden
Long range master plan for major garden expansion