I tend to ramble about at a quicker pace than I'd like. In a few months I traveled across a dozen states, learned timber framing in Vermont, studied Spanish in Cuernavaca, and absorbed some culture in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. I spend a good portion of my time in Wisconsin researching for WiserEarth, and in Vermont learning at Yestermorrow design/build school. Inspired by my education at The Evergreen State College I traveled and WWOOFed in Scotland and New Zealand. From my academic and WWOOFing experiences, I've found my niche and passion within the realms of permaculture and sustainable building. I contribute to WiserEarth as an intern researcher in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture , Permaculture , Local Food Systems , Rural Farming Communities , Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning , Sustainability Education , Community Participation , Sustainable Forestry , and Sustainable Building .

 Since writing this I've slowed my pace and ramblings. I am no longer a WiserEarth researcher- now I'm a casual contributor. I've chosen Vermont as my home and reside in southern part of the state on an eleven acre homestead. Currently I am seeking a Sustainable Building and Design certificate at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in central Vermont.  As my practicum project for the certificate program, I am building an earthen dwelling upon a near century old dry stone foundation.  Complete with a living roof, timber frame, straw clay and cob walls, dry stack stone, rocket stove, wool insulated roof and door, custom-made door and hardware, and a dry stone floor.  As much of the materials as possible will come from the land around the site.

                        The site prior to building.




When I'm not taking courses or building: I volunteer at the Heartbeet community in northern Vermont, work at the Brattleboro Farmers' Market, make concrete countertops, and live and help out on the homestead in southern VT.