Arthur J. Brown is an environmentalist, poet, vegan, human rights and social justice activist, and passionate walker. Living in a world that moves too fast and where overconsumption often overwhelms us, walking is an act of protest, and gives us a moment to pause and reflect on how our actions are destroying our environment. 

Hamish Jackson honors the tradition of making things from local materials and takes time for each item his customers enjoy. In my interview with him (below), he mentions how incredible it is that clay takes such a long time to form in nature. He collects it and turns it into usable form. Then, he castoff wood from local wood companies, chops it, and fires his pieces in a huge kiln for days with other potters.

Sit with Madelaine Au as she guides us through a Gongfu Cha Tea Ceremony. Learn more about mindfulness, nature, tea, and how you can join the festivities each year at the non-profit she founded, the Eugene Tea Festival.

Meeting David Eisler brought some reprieve. He spoke eloquently and precisely to what I was witnessing. In this interview with David, we learn about our forests and how we can sustain them by reimagining our relationship with nature.

I met Mira earlier this year, and I felt instant comfort. She is such a warm person, and her desire to create sustainable fashion is very inspiring, especially in recent days where people are beginning to question the waste that fast fashion creates.

An interview with Donna Henderson. Donna is a poet, writer, editor, visual artist, singer and songwriter. Here, Donna speaks about her poetry, work as a therapist, and how Oregon has inspired her.

I have always loved gardening! My family moved a lot when I was growing up and I would always have to leave the gardens that I started behind. As I got older, I started container gardening so I could take my gardens with me! I love being able to provide that experience to folks that don't have a yard for traditional gardening.

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to photograph this local compost specialist currently studying at OSU as a graduate student. She and Amy (from our own Knowing Oregon team!) teach locals how to grow plants from seed in our own gardens.

Interview with Eugene, Oregon based potter Nicole Hummel, of Nicole Hummel Ceramics.

Check out this guide of curated actions to help create change in Oregon and beyond. Here each individual can take a small, actionable, yet powerful step to better their home. Over time, you may find yourself completing these steps out of habit…

Tatie B moved from Ecuador to Oregon and has become an amazing portrait photographer in Eugene, Oregon. Learn more about her, and her work with Knowing Oregon.

Jessilyn is based in Eugene, Oregon and is painting walls "that turn heads and bring people together." Learn more about her custom murals and bioregional illustrations.

Learn about Shinkai, his practice of Zen Buddhism, and how he relates to Oregon. Shinkai teaches at Everyday People Yoga and Blue Cliff Zen Center.

Learn more about Nirmala and her art ñanduti, a Gurani word meaning spider web. Her handmade art is a form of art from her lineage in Paraguay.

Curtis Duke is an incredible tattoo artist in Eugene, Oregon that specializes in black and white realism. See his work and get to know Curtis in our Knowing Oregon interview.

Learn more about Ontario, Oregon and one Councilman's journey as he inspires youth to become the change they hope to see for the town.

Amie Pierzina turns what some people would call garbage into works of art. She repurposes material into beautiful jewelry. Learn more about Amy and Tag Gifts.

Our first interview was Amy! She decided to live small and conscientiously! In her interview, she talks about what she wants to see in a near future to help preserve our environment.