"Hana is a wealth of knowledge. Growing up ‘on the land’, allowing it to guide her through each decade, stewarding it and living in a place of reciprocity, Hana extends all that she’s received through lived experience with the natural world to her broader community. And, my, are we the lucky ones! Whether it is a short conversation in passing or a full-day immersion workshop, Hana has the ability to simplify broad topics into easily digestible drops of knowledge, inspiring you to consider (and stay in awe) of the natural world that surrounds you.”
Darcie Black I Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner
"Hana's approach to foraging and land stewardship is steeped in the Haudenosaunee principles of reciprocity and shared harvest. Her love and respect for the natural world combine with her vast knowledge of plants and her wildcrafting expertise to make her a superb wilderness guide. Hana is a masterful speaker and teacher. I come away from her workshops and nature walks renewed and inspired and with a deeper understanding of my surroundings. Hana walks the walk in her own homesteading way of life-She is an inspiration for many to know and constantly learn from Earth's abundance and to live "simply" which is ultimately the richest and most rewarding way one can live."
Colleen Kattau | Singer-Songwriter
"Hana is a wealth of knowledge. She has a deep respect and relationship with the land around her. She is intelligent and integrated with the plants she works with and is eager to share her knowledge with others. Every night I use a salve that Hana wildcrafted and made from her land. Knowing her joy, attention and care went into its cultivation gives it extra powers. It’s my absolute favorite ritual. Being a recipient of her teaching, deep land knowledge and wildcrafted herbal remedies is a profound gift to all who get to work with her."
Kate Dimpfl I Childbirth Educator & Massage Therapist
"Hana is a brilliantly embodied plant and mushroom enthusiast, who very evidently has a deep relationship with the natural world. She is a patient and loving tender of plants - cultivated & wild - from seed to fruit. The hours and hours she's spent wandering forests & fields, building long term relationships with all the living beings around her, comes through in how she teaches and shares her observations. She has a humble presence and a knack for being in a state of observation, play and curiosity. Her dedication to living what she teaches - wild edible foraging, homesteading skills, herbalism etc. - is both inspiring and grounds her experience to make the learning accessible for others. Her love for making creative, utterly delicious wild edibles dishes, demonstrates her ability to integrate nutrient-rich wild foods into her everyday life -- so crucial as a foraging educator! I adore having Hana in our community, where her love for the wild & nourishing foods she shares is like receiving a big hug from the Earth."
Danielle Prizzi | Ancestral Skills Mentor, Herbalist, & Craftperson
"Hana’s relationship with wild food is so inspiring! Her creativity is embodied in the foods and drinks she prepares with foraged and homegrown ingredients. Her passion for the flora and fauna that nourish us on so many levels is contagious. And she is generous with her wellspring of knowledge and skill developed over a life long immersion in and study of homesteading, wildcrafting, herbalism and caretaking. It’s such a delight to experience the seasonality of abundance and connection to the land through her delicious creations and time spent together outside!"