Contributors

Marushka Volkova is Russian patchwork and quilting designer with a passion for scrapbooking. She lives by the Sea of Japan with her husband and their beloved fur baby, cat Musya. Sewing and scrapbooking is her current obsession, but you will also find her taking photographs, reading, decorating, planting and hanging out with her friends. She believes in the magic power of handmade and shares her hobbies on Instagram @marushkavolkova.

Mary Clipner and her husband, David, live in an old farmhouse in Michigan with their sons, Tilden, Rye, and Hawthorn. It’s there where they practice a medley of homesteading skills, wander through their gardens and orchard, and create music. Both educators by trade, they follow their hearts by sharing heirloom skills and joy with others. Their adventures can be followed on Instagram @copperbearshire, and folks can learn more or get involved at copperbearshire.com.

Julia Ditto is a scientific illustrator from Anchorage, Alaska. She combines her passions in art and science to visually communicate field observations and scientific research. Julia works primarily in watercolor and likes to encourage scientific inquiry and curiosity with her illustrations.

Douglas L. Brown was born in Seattle and raised in a forest environment outside of town. Always fascinated with making images, he earned a degree in photography in 1978. For the next few decades he worked as a carpenter/woodworker. Now retired, he has more time to pursue the joy of photographing nature. These days he mostly photographs birds. Find more at douglaslbrownphotography.com.

 

Kaitlyn Teer is a writer and educator whose work has appeared in a variety of literary publications and was recognized by Best American Essays. She is writing a book about parenting and the climate crisis. She enjoys knitting, mountain biking, and beachcombing and lives with her family in Bellingham, Washington. Find more at kaitlynteer.com and on Instagram @kaitlynteer.

Barsha Mallik grew up and lives in the concrete jungle of Dhaka, and finds herself in constant longing for the forest. She loves to express herself with words and paints and currently works as a freelance writer. She also explores, studies, and practices natural healing approaches. Taking photos and sunny days make her feel most alive.

Jeanne L. D. Osnas is a botanist and affiliate faculty member at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She is coauthor of the popular science blog The Botanist in the Kitchen. Jeanne lives in Anchorage, Alaska, with her husband and two daughters, where they love the great outdoors and find gardening a fascinating challenge.

Colleen Smith is an award-winning author, journalist, art director, screenwriter, and filmmaker based in Denver, Colorado. She is widely published and writes primarily about her personal passions: fine art, music, books, gardening, nature, fitness, social justice, and creativity of every stripe.  

Addie Best is a Midcoast Maine based printmaker. Her work is inspired by her great love of folklore, old things, handwork, and the familiar. When not printing, Addie enjoys petting big fluffy dogs, knitting, and taking long walks. Find Addie on Instagram @abeststudio and learn more at addiebeststudio.com.

Kathryn Millar is an educator, writer, botanical artist, farmer and friend. From experiential middle school teacher to nomadic van dweller exploring the country coast to coast, she has lived an awe-inspired life. Kathryn is currently looking to put down roots in Maine where she can write, teach, grow, and create within a dynamic community. Find her at k-millar.com.

Joe Aultman Moore is a guide, librarian, writer and sailor living in Haines, Alaska. His work has appeared on the Dirtbag Diaries, Verge, IntrepidTimes.com, Country and in a recent travel essay anthology. He is at work on two books. Find other writings at: https://jaultmanmoore.wordpress.com/joe-aultman-moore/. Follow on instagram @joeaultmoorewrites.