The Landcare Collective
Spring 2026 Team
Founder, Owner of Broadfork PermacultureSara-Evelyn
SE brings over 12 years of landscape design and installation experience, creating diverse and healthy yards and gardens. She built her knowledge of design through personal relationship with plants and ecosystems, before going on to get her masters in Landscape Design at the Conway School
Founder, Owner of The Whole TreeAndrew
Andrew brings over 30 years of experience as a certified arborist. He uses wisdom, his broad skill-set, and artistry to bring out the long-term health and beauty of every landscape
Andrew has a deep love knowledge of local ecology and geological history, and can often be found exploring stone formations and making jewelry from polished rocks
Project FacilitatorMaya
Maya helps manage the many moving parts at TLC. Her attention to detail ranges from scheduling to soil health. Outside of the office, you can catch Maya tending to fruit trees and perennials in the TLC nursery.
When not at work, you can find Maya reading up on local history or looking for shiny rocks at Chesterfield Gorge.
Crew leaderBenjamin
Ben has been working with The Whole Tree since he was 16. His experience and skill with equipment and hard work help create every landscape. Constantly learning about plants and permaculture, Ben notices all the life the life around him
When not working, you can find him reading, hiking, and building computers
Ethan
A valued member of the TLC Crew, Ethan brings the element of craft to each of his land care responsibilities. Whether stacking wood, building fences or singing to plants, you can trust that Ethan’s methods are just as wholesome as the end result.
Outside of TLC, you can find Ethan swimming in a lake or dancing in the living room.
Crew 
CrewLauren
We are excited to welcome the newest TLC crew member, Lauren! Interacting with the natural world fuels Lauren’s soul. She loves hands on learning and working and is dedicated to evolving her knowledge of permaculture and ecosystems.
Outside of TLC you can find Lauren practicing yoga, browsing library shelves and writing.
Mapping + Design ConsultantAshley
As part of our design team, Ashley brings art and mathematics together to help create accurate and beautiful base maps and design concepts
In his spare time, Ashley coaches ultimate frisbee and organizes all-age frisbee games
Marketing ConsultantAlyssa
Alyssa works behind the scenes to support our website and marketing platform
She also has a thriving garden business of her own, and has been known to jump in on our projects when she can