People

i am I

I am the manager of an organic farm and maintainer of a bird-nest box station in Romonya (Hungary). I deal with ecological farming, bird ecology and agroecology research, social sciences, environmental protection projects and professional writing.

I am the founder an innovative system-model, called BIRD-HUMAN COOPERATION. This is a new type of ecological farming system in which agricultural production takes place in cooperation with birds, creating a balance of biodiversity and ecosystem elements. A win-win relationship in which everyone benefits, and nature regains its old power.

I am Dezirae Britton a student at Appalachian State University looking to pursue my NCEE certificate. I am a sustainable development major with a concentration in environmental science and GIS certificate. My goal is it make intentional impact and make sure everyone feels welcome to save the environment.

Redbud grew up playing in the bayous and woods of Houston, cultivating a love for the land while watching the fireflies slowly disappear, oil bubbling up in Mustang bayou, and experiencing the impacts of corporate greed and climate change firsthand. Redbud studied Communications, World Cultures & Literatures, and Environmental Arts & Humanities in her undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Her educational background and current work centers intersectional environmental justice, land-based education, and ecological ethics, including dismantling harmful western worldviews and systems that are at the root of intersectional oppression. 

In her work as a facilitator and mentor, she combines empathy and perspective-taking activities, hands-on nature exploration, critical self-relfection, collective healing, and community connection. She feels most at peace while dancing; gardening; celebrating in community; cuddling her cats; spending time outdoors with plant, animal, and fungi kin; exploring new places with her family; and witnessing strides in inclusivity and intersectional justice work.

My husband and I own a small buisiness called Carolina Nature Tours which is based out of Hendersonville, NC where we live. 

I am a 4th grade Science and Social Studies teacher.  I am also part of my county's MWEE mentor program, STEM Connector, and Green School Liason.  

I am currently studying sustainable development at Appalachian State University with plans to attend Graduate school for an education related subject. 

I am an internationally published, national STEM award winning children's author including books with strong environmental themes—including the new, nonfiction Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go! (April 2024) about Emperor penguins, and climate change's threat to their species, Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild, Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle, Jimmy the Joey, Into the A,B, Sea, One Nighttime Sea, and Ocean Babies.