Kerrick is a permaculture design student and an advocate of simplicity. He has lived in the East Bay for five years, which he has filled with learning, walking, organic gardening, volunteering, and writing about everything from making nasturtium seed "capers" to creating more sustainable museums. His dream is to steward an urban permaculture site and make a living helping adults, kids and families get better acquainted with the land. He can be reached at k.a.lucker+examiner@gmail.com.