From the Corner

A space to share stories about the people, ideas and philosophy that makes this place tick.

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What the river taught me about complexity and a Woman’s capacity to hold life.
Natalie's ruminations Natalie Anderson Natalie's ruminations Natalie Anderson

What the river taught me about complexity and a Woman’s capacity to hold life.

Rivers don’t simplify complexity — and neither should we.

As a river scientist, kayaker, mother, and architect of living systems, I’ve learned that real capacity isn’t about doing more. It’s about building structures that can hold variability and slow our lives — the way wood in healthy rivers creates mosaicked, complex landscapes where life rejuvenates and thrives.

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Meet Rui: The Butler
People that make this place tick Natalie Anderson People that make this place tick Natalie Anderson

Meet Rui: The Butler

Rui is our Butler (and Digital Janitor). Our cheerful and simple smile at the door before you walk in. So grateful for his presence to weave us together in non-complicate ways and to remind us all to stop and truly and simply be with one another. From a technical standpoint, Rui is the one who will be keeping track of all of us (facilitators, members, staff, collaborators) and reminding us that we exist in a beautiful ecosystem together and that we belong here, that we are valued, no matter what we do.

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