Scott Koepke
When you meet a person like Scott, that works tirelessly in environmental and social activism, you might think they were endowed with superhuman abilities. But, Scott his a human being just like the rest of us, and him sharing his humanity, vulnerably, humbly, demonstrates that his activism comes from a place that’s much more accessible than you might think.
“Scott’s passion for vegetable production and community development germinated while serving as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal. Now his career as a local grower, educator and activist has taken root at ICNC’s Etzel Sugar Grove Farm. Scott founded and directed New Pioneer Food Coop’s Soilmates program, an organic garden education service for children; he co-founded and co-managed Grow Johnson County and taught classes in gardening, soil science and life skills and continues to teach this horticulture therapy content at both Kirkwood Community College’s Continuing Education program and at two correctional facilities, Oakdale Prison and Linn County Juvenile Detention Center. “Gardens Heal People” is Scott’s mantra.” (indiancreeknaturecenter.org).
Followed by a real-time forum and QandA during the last 15 minutes.
