Dr. Barry Bruce
Dr. Bruce received his MD from UWO, and established a family practice (and a family) with Dr. Carol Bruce in Carp Ontario in 1973. He was Chief of Staff, Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Lead Physician West Carleton FHT, (awarded Family Practice of the Year, 2010), received the Ontario “Physicians Care Award”, carried the Olympic Torch for the CMA, received “Family Physician of the Year” for the Champlain Region and the Order of Ottawa, both in 2013.
Alberto Suarez Esteban
Alberto (he/him) was born in Asturias (NW Spain), where he developed a deep fascination for Nature. This fascination led him to a B.Sc in Biology, a M.Sc in Conservation Biology and a PhD in Ecology.
While doing research and teaching, he realized the huge impact that agriculture has on biodiversity, and decided to start a farm and show that it is possible to grow food while supporting the health of humans and non-humans alike.
These days developing and running Nature's Apprentice Farm takes most of Alberto's energy and focus. Some winters, Alberto gets to teach courses at Carleton University and/or Algonquin College.
Alberto enjoys whitewater canoeing, playing basketball and pickleball, rockclimbing, and cross country skiing.
www.naturesapprenticefarm.ca
https://www.facebook.com/naturesapprenticefarm
https://www.instagram.com/natures_apprentice_farm/
While doing research and teaching, he realized the huge impact that agriculture has on biodiversity, and decided to start a farm and show that it is possible to grow food while supporting the health of humans and non-humans alike.
These days developing and running Nature's Apprentice Farm takes most of Alberto's energy and focus. Some winters, Alberto gets to teach courses at Carleton University and/or Algonquin College.
Alberto enjoys whitewater canoeing, playing basketball and pickleball, rockclimbing, and cross country skiing.
www.naturesapprenticefarm.ca
https://www.facebook.com/naturesapprenticefarm
https://www.instagram.com/natures_apprentice_farm/
Judith Lockwood
Judith is a formally trained analytical chemist, who co-founded a research and analytical test laboratory shortly after graduation from university. In her first career, she used her knowledge and experience to guide and work with her research and laboratory teams on contracts in a variety of fields; including environmental priority pollutant testing and site remediation, decontamination of surfaces, and development, evaluation, and quality assurance of human and environmental protective products. A significant part of her responsibilities included assisting non-technical clients to understand the basic science behind their technical challenges and what set their product apart from their competitors.
In semi-retirement, Judith has engaged in a second but equally exciting adventure in the education space (DecoScience) to assist youth to understand fundamental concepts of science though hands-on projects, as well as the importance of working with nature to create a more sustainable and equitable world.
To enhance her own knowledge, Judith recently completed the Soil Food Web Foundation courses on methods for improving soil health and sequestering carbon. She also obtained a certificate in the basics of Permaculture taught by the late Graham Bell, a food forest pioneer.
It is this path that brought Judith to join the Deep Roots Food Hub (DRFH) in its mission to develop a more sustainable, restorative local food system that improves community health and access to nutritious foods.
https://lockwoodscientific.ca/
In semi-retirement, Judith has engaged in a second but equally exciting adventure in the education space (DecoScience) to assist youth to understand fundamental concepts of science though hands-on projects, as well as the importance of working with nature to create a more sustainable and equitable world.
To enhance her own knowledge, Judith recently completed the Soil Food Web Foundation courses on methods for improving soil health and sequestering carbon. She also obtained a certificate in the basics of Permaculture taught by the late Graham Bell, a food forest pioneer.
It is this path that brought Judith to join the Deep Roots Food Hub (DRFH) in its mission to develop a more sustainable, restorative local food system that improves community health and access to nutritious foods.
https://lockwoodscientific.ca/
Rudi Aksim
Rudi Aksim is a climate volunteer in Carp who believes that individual and local action is the only sure way to address the climate crisis. As a result, he is on the boards of three local organizations: Ottawa Biosphere Eco-city, Friends of the Carp Hills and Deep Roots Food Hub.
Rudi is retired from Algonquin College after a long(ish) career as a teacher and a manager in the Learning and Teaching Services and Planning Department, where he managed projects and was involved with teacher professional development.
Rudi is retired from Algonquin College after a long(ish) career as a teacher and a manager in the Learning and Teaching Services and Planning Department, where he managed projects and was involved with teacher professional development.
Elina Elnione
I believe that with the climate change life for the future generations will bring many difficult challenges. Local community collaboration will be the key factor for our resilience. I hope to do my part in building this local community through various organizations and projects.
I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 young kids while volunteering with:
• Briarbrook Brookside and Morgan’s Grant Community Association
new role starting from Dec 2023: Community Climate Resilience
Coordinator
• Kanata Muslim Association Greenspace Working Group Coordinator
• Deep Roots Food Hub field volunteer
Along with my passion and support for regenerative agriculture I bring the perspective of a young family, muslim community and immigrant experience. I would like to evaluate how ExerFarm’s objectives would apply practically to a local family. And demonstrate to the local community the benefits of local, organic, sustainable food supply.
Born and raised in Latvia, a small country that has intimate connection to nature and a culture of allotment and backyard gardens and foraging (berries and mushrooms). I studied Town and Country Planning at the University of Liverpool, UK.
[email protected]
I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 young kids while volunteering with:
• Briarbrook Brookside and Morgan’s Grant Community Association
new role starting from Dec 2023: Community Climate Resilience
Coordinator
• Kanata Muslim Association Greenspace Working Group Coordinator
• Deep Roots Food Hub field volunteer
Along with my passion and support for regenerative agriculture I bring the perspective of a young family, muslim community and immigrant experience. I would like to evaluate how ExerFarm’s objectives would apply practically to a local family. And demonstrate to the local community the benefits of local, organic, sustainable food supply.
Born and raised in Latvia, a small country that has intimate connection to nature and a culture of allotment and backyard gardens and foraging (berries and mushrooms). I studied Town and Country Planning at the University of Liverpool, UK.
[email protected]
