Help Create Local Food & Water Security in the Arizona Desert
We are a 501(c)(3) offering free education, community volunteering events, and home services including irrigation, garden setup, tree planting, rainwater harvesting, composting and more.
The Power of Community
Every neighborhood can be a food forest.
The Problems We Solve
It’s hard out here for most people, and it’s not getting easier. But it doesn’t have to be.
Economic Insecurity & Financial Stress
Inflation & rising costs of living are increasing families’ financial stress overall, which leads to short-term decision making, domestic violence & more.
Public Health
Commercial food is grown in depleted soils and has been proven to be seriously lacking in nutrient density, resulting in poorer immune systems & gut microbiomes. Not to mention the added negative impacts of processed foods.
Mental Health: Loneliness & Disconnection
People everywhere are desperate to find purpose/meaning in their lives, as well as strong community support systems that social media tricks us out of.
Topsoil Depletion & Climate Crisis
Conventional landscaping practices & lack of land care knowledge are amplifying the global loss of topsoil, a truly catastrophic issue leading to excessive free carbon in the atmosphere & rising temperatures.
How Your Support Helps
Every donation brings our communities one step closer to greater stability and happiness.
Economic Stability & Financial Freedom
People everywhere deserve to experience true peace of mind and upward socioeconomic mobility no matter their current situation.
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
Nutrient-dense, locally grown food improves people’s gut microbiomes and, therefore, their ability to think, feel, and build successful lives.
Connected Communities & Shared Purpose
People working together to improve their neighborhoods, planting food-bearing trees & plants, and strengthening community ties.
Healthy, Living Topsoil & Clean Air
By reinvesting into our soils we can contribute towards carbon drawdown, the critical milestone necessary for long term climate stability.
Donation Methods
In-Kind Materials
Soil, mulch, irrigation supplies, pavers, flagstone, lumber, shade cloth, etc.
Monetary
Every dollar helps us afford these kinds of materials, as well as volunteer organizing & marketing costs to keep programs going.
In-Kind, Real Estate
We are actively entertaining charitable contributions, bargain sales & perpetual conservation easement agreements.
Securities
Pledge some or all of your investment portfolio to support us as part of your lasting legacy.
Planned Gifts
Bequests to charity and charitable trusts are two fantastic ways of giving through your will.
Corporate Matching
Encourage your employees to donate and build legacy as a massive changemaker.
Board of Directors
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Jérémy Chevallier
Co-Chair • Since March 2023
Founder & Executive Director -
Tatiana Conta
Board Secretary • Since Jan 2026
HR Admin & Operations -
Sylviana Belle
Board Treasurer • Since Jan 2026
Program Strategy & Operations -
Christopher Macy
Co-Chair • Since Jan 2026
Founder, Phoenix Food Forest
Mentors & Advisors
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Greg Peterson
Serial Entrpereneur,
Founder of the Urban Farm -
Darren Chapman
Founder, Tiger Mountain Foundation
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Sowan Thai
Serial Entrepreneur, Soil Scientist
Desert Botanical Garden -
Dionne Washington
Founder, Project Roots & AZ Community Hub
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Jodi Floyd
Founder, Be Fruitful Inc.
501(c)(3) Fruit Rescue Charity -
Ali LoPiccolo
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Brianne Fisher
Climate Action Manager,
City of Tempe -
Rosanne Albright
Environmental Programs Coordinator,
City of Phoenix -
Cameron James
Food Forest Expert,
Founder, The Grow Food Company
Permascaping Team
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Aritro Majumdar
Scrum Master & Data Scientist
aritrom.com -
Prachi Kothari
Architectural Design Intern – Environmental Systems & Built Form
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Dean Parker
Sales & Business Development
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Rommy Pinney
Intern, ASU Urban Nature
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Erica Warmbrand
Intern, ASU Urban Nature
Partner Network
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Clint Culberson
Permaculture Designer & Crew Foreman
Founder, Galaxy Gardens -
Evan Duteau
Active Rainwater Systems Specialist
Cofounder, Galaxy Gardens -
Machine Mike™ Campbell
Crew Foreman & Heavy Equipment Operator
Guru Services -
Anjuli Kumar
Arborist & Tree Steward
Cofounder, The Arbor Frog -
Jared Portugal
Arborist
Founder, Tree Guardians AZ -
Allan Salas
Argonaut/Permaculture Designer
Founder, Revegetate -
Kodee Skye
Food Forest Steward
Founder, Skyefall Land Care -
Cactus Kelly
Sonoran Desert Foods Expert
Founder, CactusKelly.com -
Russell Brewer
Founder, Growers Best Organics & Green Thumbs Recycling
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Tony Kasowski
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Alex Avgoulas
Pond Designer & Builder
Founder, Arizona Living Waterscapes -
Zach Balbini
Natural Pool Designer & Builder
Founder, Natural Swimming Pools LLC
Donation Methods
In-Kind Materials
Soil, mulch, irrigation supplies, pavers, flagstone, lumber, shade cloth, etc.
Monetary
Every dollar helps us afford these kinds of materials, as well as volunteer organizing & marketing costs to keep programs going.
In-Kind, Real Estate
We are actively entertaining charitable contributions, bargain sales & perpetual conservation easement agreements.
Securities
Pledge some or all of your investment portfolio to support us as part of your lasting legacy.
Planned Gifts
Bequests to charity and charitable trusts are two fantastic ways of giving through your will.
Corporate Matching
Encourage your employees to donate and build legacy as a massive changemaker.