School
University Of Michigan, UC Santa Cruz
Expertise
Sustainable Living, Nature-Scaping, Upcycled Design
- Jennifer has lived in several states and countries and enjoys bringing unique local influences into her home decorating and design wherever she roams.
- She was a contributing member of her local newspaper's editorial board, writing columns influenced by her escapades as a backyard chicken farmer and wildlife-friendly gardener.
- As a Peace Corps Volunteer, Jennifer led a project to restore green spaces for local apartment residents to enjoy.
Experience
Jennifer has written numerous technical guides, how-to guides, and planning documents throughout her twenty-year career with local and state planning and environmental agencies. Jennifer enjoys bringing her knowledge of sustainable living to low-cost and practical endeavors in her own home and garden. Her projects have included building a predator-proof chicken coop made of upcycled materials and creating a pollinator-friendly rainwater garden filled with native plants. She enjoys sharing ideas for eco-friendly living with House Digest readers.
Education
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz and two master's degrees from the University of Michigan, a Master of Science and a Master of Urban Planning.
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