I interweave my deep understanding of these disciplines into design and art that inspires people to see plants, landscapes and themselves as a connected whole. The results from establishing such connections represent an authenticity true to the eco-region, the culture and the voice of the place. I am convinced that human well-being and ecological systems are interdependent. In all of my projects – landscape design, art and educational programs, I aim to improve system function, enhance social benefit and establish habitat. I believe that healing and nourishment of people and “Nature” are fully integrated.
My love for ecology, art and sharing the
Todd Lynch, MLA, MALD
magic of the world around us drives my professional practice.
In my design practice, I integrate medicinal and edible plants into the landscape to encourage people to take a more active part in their surroundings and their well-being. Creating ecologies that are self-sustaining when exposed to excess fluxes of water, population, nutrients or toxins is critical as climate change and population growth pressure ecosystem function. By giving people a stake in the health of their ecological context it is my sincere hope that their relationship with their surroundings develops into a richer and more profound dynamic after my installation, and that the installation evolves with the community through time.
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