Mark is co-founder and lead designer with Roots To Fruits Ecological Design - an

ecological design firm committed to the restoration of local food systems, economies, and ecologies.

Mark is a student of gardening, botany, ecology, food systems, herbalism, perennial agriculture and

agrecology. A true generalized specialist, Mark's work spans from forestry and gardening to craft

and woodwork. He produces hand carved woodenware through Quercus Wood Craft. He also writes and

teaches about wild edible plants with Eat Here Now, where he works to foster a deep connection to

local ecosystems and nature. He lives and works in southeast Michigan.