Fortunate to grow up near natural areas, Justin’s love for being in nature began young. He began practicing mindfulness and meditation at the age of 15. His growing appreciation and care for the natural world inspired him to complete a BA in Environmental Studies at Colorado College. For several years after, he applied his love for nature, meditation, and the environment through living/working at retreat centers and practicing farming/gardening/Permaculture, before working in environmental education and personal growth with youth and adults at an Oregon non-profit. Today, he runs a native plant nursery and leads meditation and mindfulness offerings in Eugene and in wild nature.