Thanks to all who had a part in making the 2025 Garden conference happen, especially those who attended!
To Cindy Zuluaga -Jillson, who helped write our Chilkat Valley Community Foundation grant request and Takshanuk Watershed Council for being our fiscal sponsor and support. The CVCF award made it possible to bring in guest speakers.
To our emcees Susie McCartney and Burl Sheldon, who helped hold it all together.
To Joe Altman-Moore who averted many disasters by managing our technical issues and having back-up plans ready to go.
To out of town and local speakers that all gave their time and expertise.
To Haines Home for donating unfrozen soil for us to play in the dirt and learn about soil blocks.
To the Haines Borough school staff who were outstanding to work with– all being incredibly helpful.
For the amazing food created by Lauren Mcphun and Vija Pelekis.
To Jen and Nate Motes for hosting Marion Owen, our keynote speaker.
And finally thanks to the planning team. You were all part of the village who made it happen.
Mardell Gunn