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HUMAN NATURE

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INSPIRING NEIGHBORS TO CARE FOR THE URBAN-NATURAL WORLD AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN IT.

Human Nature operates as a decentralized community building organization focused on enhancing and supporting the work of other organizations/entities (Community Based Organizations, Local Government) with the goal of creating sustainable, climate resilient neighborhoods.

We envision a world where people are given the space to do what is natural: to care for the urban natural world and the people who live in it.

ABOUT US

  • XIEM BUSCH-VUONG

    (any pronouns)

    Xiem is a certified tree inspector, urban agriculture consultant and community connector. As Executive Director of Human Nature, she coordinates events, volunteers and programming.

  • CHRIS STEVENS

    (he/him)

    As the former co-director of Frogtown Green, Chris was responsible for getting over 1000 trees planted in the Frogtown neighborhood of St Paul! Continuing environmental work as the Director of Operations for Human Nature, Chris will make sure the shovels are ready and the pruners are sharp.

CARING FOR THE URBAN WORLD

COMMUNITY FORESTRY

Frogtown, Rondo & Beyond

Every year we plant over 100 trees in areas of historic environmental neglect, and provide replacements and advice to active program participants. Shade? Fruit? Ornamental? We find best-fit trees for your backyard.

NEIGHBOR NIGHT

Social Resilience is Climate Resilience

Hosted on the first Thursday of every month, Neighbor Night is a free monthly dinner and social hour featuring experts to talk about issues relating to sustainability and environmental health.

GARDEN CONNECT

Social connection & activation of spaces

A community garden thrives with a gathering space for people that is activated: for wildlife, people and agriculture. We can help you figure out how to get your garden to have all three!