Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
Born at the tip of the Salish Sea in Olympia, WA, my work in experiential education and sustainable agriculture has taken me around the world, from Peace Corps Tanzania to the United Nations Mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica. I am the author of "The Moon and Other Fruits" and "Trees are Bridges to the Sky", among other poems and articles. My website is fredericklivingston.com. Peace!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Farming
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Gardening
Sustainability
Writing
Plant care
Hiking
Cooking & food
Art & design
Books
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am happy to share my native language, English, practice my Spanish, and teach or practice Kiswahili.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Languages
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
More details about your skills
I am an ecologist, educator, and poet with a broad journey of skills and experience.
- I have taught and practiced biointensive farming in California and Tanzania, which involves growing nutritionally complete diets in as small an area as possible while minimizing inputs.
- I hold a masters in Sustainable Food Systems from the University for Peace and a BS in Environmental Science from Western Washington University. My thesis project involved growing and tropical fruit trees from seed and grafting.
- I have traveled and worked in 30 countries, including WWOOFing in Japan, South Korea, Lesotho, South Africa, and Hawaii.
- I am a vipassana meditator and have taught some meditation classes.
- I currently coordinate horticulture programs growing native plants for restoration projects across the Western United States.
Age
33
What else ...
I strive to plant seeds for a more fruitful Earth.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Usually eat vegan, but can do vegetarian
