The People

The people making it happen…

Hannah Buschhaus, Camp Coordinator

Hannah’s passion is working with children of all ages to create interactive outdoor learning spaces. A certified Master Gardener and plant physiologist by training, she finds joy in helping children better understand the science behind the trees they climb and food they eat. Hannah has supported young people’s growth in many places and ways, from horse tripping to planting potatoes. Her favorite garden moment is seeing the smile in a child who has accomplished a challenging project. She loves folk dancing with her husband, blowing dandylion epistobloom’s with her son, and swinging in hammocks on hot summer days.

 

    Michael Caulkins, Program Leader

    Mike's passion is working outside with young people, especially in the

    garden, in the field, and in the forest. With a Master's in Kinesiology (sport

    psychology) and finishing up a Doctorate in Curriculum Theory &

    Implementation (alternative/experiential education) at SFU, Mike has

    studied and worked in the field for over 15 years. With previous experience

    as a YMCA camp counselor, wilderness guide, wilderness-therapy

    instructor and university instructor, Mike brings a lot of history with him to

    FarmWonders. His favorite camp activities are playing field games and

    exploring the mysteries of compost (using his hands!) with kids. Mike loves

    hiking with his wife Nora, playing ultimate frisbee, weeding with his 2-year

    old son Bridger, and spraying FarmWonders campers on hot afternoons

    with a garden hose.

 

    Arielle Fraser, Leader

    Arielle is excited to be back with FarmWonders for another year! Growing

    up on Denman Island greatly influenced her passions for gardening,

    cooking, and "getting back to nature." She loves to work with children and,

    as a teacher in training, inspire children to become life long learners. Some

    of her favorite moments from FarmWonders are watching children carry

    zucchinis almost as large as themselves from the garden to the kitchen to

    make chocolate zucchini cake.

 

 

 

    Chelsea Pyles, Leader

    Chelsea is looking forward to spending the summer with FarmWonders.   

    Coming from small town Wisconsin she feels the best part of summer is

    enjoying nature and what it provides. As a helper at the farm last year she

    had a great time sharing this with the children. Her favorite FarmWonders

    moment is watching the children transform trees and branches from the

    forest into forts and shelters.

 

 

 

FarmerFeww, Volunteer

As our longest serving volunteer at FarmWonders, FarmerFeww is eager to start the new camp season, and is especially looking forward to the new SummerFarmers program this year!  While there are too many favourite moments to list, FarmerFeww knows that this summer is going to be the best yet!

 

Mark Bomford, UBC Farm Program Coordinator

Natalie Yuen, Camp Administrator

 

FarmFriends and Mentors

Simon Lisaingo, Founding Camp Coordinator

Dr. Linda Peterat,Landed Learning Project Founder
Dr. Jolie Mayer-Smith, Landed Learning Project Founder
Stacy Friedman, Landed Learning

Adam Hicks, School Workshops

Breagh Menzies, past FarmWonders Instructor
Harmony Widing, past FarmWonders Instructor

Eric Budzynski, past FarmWonders Instructor

Johnson Ng, Webmaster
Mark Lee, Graphics and Print Designer