Sometimes we just need a little information and inspiration to get started.
Topics I speak on include resilience gardening, urban agriculture, food justice, and the emotional landscape of environmental change. Whether it’s a classroom, a community gathering, or a conference, my goal is to create spaces that are honest, useful, and alive with possibility. I seek to create joy, curiosity, and the kind of hope that doesn’t ignore the challenges we face, but grows from our collective strength.
Reach out to ayla@rootingresilience.org for booking and inquiries.
Past Events
May 16th | 10a-12p | The Country Club at Muirfield Village
An overview of food forestry: designing diverse, perennial-based gardens that mimic natural ecosystems while providing food and habitat.
Introduction to Food Forestry
June 17 | 11:30a-12:30p | Kelton House Museum and Garden
This talk explores the basics of mushrooms in the garden, and how to integrate fungi into thriving plant communities and garden setups.
Growing Mushrooms
September 7th | 10a-12p | Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Discover how to grow a garden that gives back. This class explores sustainable gardening practices with a focus on food plants and multifunctional species that nourish both people and the ecosystem.
Sustainable Gardening
June 4th | 12-1p | First Merchants Bank
In partnership with Leize from Leize the Way Coaching, this workshop unlocks the power of permaculture beyond the garden, showing how its principles can guide business strategy, team culture, and long-term sustainability.