Lili Trenkova: Lili Trenkova Design, lili@ltrenkova.com, 347-470-6518, Lili Trenkova Design – Regenerative Landscapes and Interiors (ltrenkova.com)

Service Category: ecological design/wild landscaping/sustainable property management

“My name is Lili Trenkova, and I operate Lili Trenkova Design, a regenerative landscape and interior design practice. I joined the Rewild NJ Consultant Network to partner with like-minded people committed to being responsible land stewards and restoring our relationships with the more-than-human world. Originally from Bulgaria, having lived in NYC for many years, I now reside in the woodlands of Sussex County, NJ, with my family. I’ve always had a special love for mountains, so I appreciate living close to High Point State Park and Stokes State Forest with all their habitats: from rugged slopes to lush forests, from serene lakes to thunderous waterfalls. I look forward to connecting with the Rewild NJ family!“

Josh Wells: Red Oak Permaculture LLC, redoakpermaculture@gmail.com, redoakpermaculture@gmail.com, (856)-905-3565, Home | Red Oak Guild

Service Category: homesteading/permaculture/food systems

“As a New Jersey native, I have always been drawn to the wide array of plants and animal life that are found here.  From the sands of Cape May point to the mountainous regions of the Delaware water gap, New Jersey encompasses an amazing diversity of flora and fauna, the protection of which has served as the inspiration behind Red Oak Permaculture. With our large per capita human population, it is imperative that we implement environmental education, conserve wild spaces and apply ecologically friendly living practices in order to coexist with the natural world.  In joining with Rewild New Jersey, we are excited to be a part of a group that exemplifies these concepts so that they may become more of a mainstream option to the general population.  We at Red Oak Permaculture believe that in order for humanity to thrive in the face of the myriad of socio-political and environmental challenges before us, it is of absolute necessity to reconnect with nature, remember the teachings of the generations that came before us, and, indeed, rewild ourselves and our living spaces.”

Gwenne Baile: The Chicken Lady of South Jersey, gbaile@verizon.net, 856-816-8508, https://www.facebook.com/camdencountychickens/

Service Category: homesteading/permaculture/food systems

“My favorite thing about New Jersey that it is close to everything that means the most to me. There are great farms which supply produce to the fantastic farmers markets in my area. There are wonderful restaurants with every kind of food you could possibly want. The arts and cultural scene are local as well as “just across the bridge to Philadelphia”. The state is progressive with its eye on sustainability and making the environment a healthier place to live. I joined Rewilding NJ Network because of my commitment to having a return to our natural state as much as possible from manicured lawns that don’t support nature and can harm it to native plants and gardens even in small yards and in the cities. Also, my personal issue is to get suburban towns to allow backyard hens in the suburbs providing families not only with eggs but great fertilizer. Combining hens with composting and growing our own veggies and herbs give us self-reliance. I focus on reintroducing native plants to support pollinators and make a positive impact on the environment.”