The Linworth School Community Garden could not exist without a team of dedicated volunteers who do everything from planning programs to accounting to building construction. Most importantly, our volunteers serve as models and mentors for students who are taking on community leadership roles for the first time. 

Garden Manager- Monica Shaner

Monica is an educational consultant, teacher and former master gardener who manages the day to day organization of the program. She is an eco-enthusiast who facilitates regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices, as well as native plant initiatives. 

Experiential Roustabout and Magister Factotum of HOPELaB- Jeffrey Ziskind-White 

Volunteer Mentor Extraordinaire-- Katie Burns

Katie is a Linworth Alum with degrees in Biology and Geography. Katie works for AEP in Columbus and is interested in native plants and creating healthy back (and front) yard ecosystems. 

Student Intern-- Devin Shaner 

Devin is an Otterbein student with a double major in Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies. When he isn't collecting and studying ant colonies, experimenting with bio-recycling, or practicing his percussion skills with his band, he leads groups of students in various eco-friendly garden activities.