Kimberly

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Gardening, Farming, Homesteading, Comminity Work, Art, Photography,

Description

Greetings! (:
My name is Kimberly and I was born in Massachusetts, USA. I love the Earth, connecting with others, anything to do with plants/tending to the land, and art.

For the past 4 years I have lived in Northern California as an herbalist and working on a flower farm. I spent this time teaching herbalism workshops, leading local plant walks, gardening/performing farm tasks, and assisting in floral design and wedding preparation. I also have my own art business and love pottery, jewelry making and painting! While I love doing all of these things in my free time, I also love deep conversations, reading, and spending time in nature.

I am inspired to go beyond my comfort zone by traveling the world in my current season of life. I am ready to exchange knowledge with others, and to be of service. I look forward to meaningful connections and making new memories.

Interests

Self development

Books

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Art & design

Gardening

Nature

Politics / Social justice

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Photography

Plant care

Music

Mountain

Farming

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Camping

Animals

Languages spoken

Spanish: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

My experience icludes:

Gardening/Farm Work
-Preparing garden beds, including soil amendment and compost application
-Propagating and transplanting seedlings, annuals, perennials
-Installing and repairing drip irrigation systems and shade structures to protect plants
-Managing plant health through integrated pest management, fertilization, and pruning

Floristry
-Harvesting flowers and crafting fresh and dried arrangements for events
-Designing and assembling bouquets, wreaths, corsages, flower crowns, and large-scale floral installations such as arch and meadow pieces

Event Coordinating + Leadership
-Designing and leading community workshops for 15+ people, on topics such as soap and candle making, foraging, tincture and herbal remedy crafting, and DIY skincare
-Marketing workshops through newsletters, social media, and forming collaborative local partnerships
-Managing production of over 100 herbal products; handled sourcing, inventory, and quality control


Environmental Education:
-At my last workaway, I adapted to the role of a tour guide. I gave tours of butterfly gardens to people of all ages, from different backgrounds
-Learned how to identify and talk about over 30 species of butterflies


Field Work
-Worked with the USGS doing plant monitoring + data collection
-Spent a season working in a National Park controlling invasive species, collecting and spreading native seed, putting up signs and fencing, using a GPS for mapping, and chain sawing for forest fuels reduction.
-Have spent long days in the field with a team in many different weather conditions


Customer Service
I have worked many customer service jobs, such as working at restaurants and cafes, and as a front desk associate as a massage place answering calls and questions. With these jobs I was able to gather the skills needed to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds as well as effectively communicate to answer questions and provide a great experience.

Age

28

What else ...

Hobbies include yoga, meditation, dancing, and skateboarding.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Penicillin

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  Special dietary requirements
  I prefer to eat plant-based/vegan when possible, but I am flexible and okay with whatever meals the host provides.