Michelle Darling

• Cultivate, harvest, process, and preserve medicinal herbs using sustainable growing practices.
• Maintain herb gardens through planting, watering, weeding, pruning, and seasonal garden care.
• Create herbal products including teas, salves, tinctures, and other botanical preparations.
• Manage all aspects of small business operations, including inventory, sales, marketing, customer service, and vendor relationships.
• Educate customers and community members about herbalism, plant identification, and how to use plants to support our bodies.
• Coordinate participation in markets, community events, and educational workshops.
• Develop systems for production, inventory management, and product distribution.

• Founded and managed a nature based educational program serving children with a special focus on inclusion.

• Designed and delivered outdoor curriculum that followed the seasonal wheel of the year, focused on what plants were in season.

• Oversaw business operations including budgeting, enrollment, scheduling, and marketing.

• Built partnerships with families and community members.

• Implemented risk management and safety protocols for outdoor learning environments.

• Organized seasonal programs, special events, and family engagement initiatives.

• Promoted environmental stewardship, leadership skills, and social emotional growth through hands on learning experiences.

• Co-founded a nature-based education program focused on environmental stewardship and outdoor learning.
• Designed and taught curriculum centered on native plants, ecosystems, wildlife habitats, seasonal changes, and ecological awareness.
• Led daily outdoor activities including nature walks, gardening projects, habitat exploration, and hands-on environmental education.
• Encouraged respect for and connection to the natural environment through experiential learning.
• Coordinated volunteers and supported staff in developing nature-based educational experiences.
• Managed outdoor learning materials, tools, and supplies.
• Supervised children in diverse outdoor settings while maintaining safety and environmental responsibility.
• Fostered observation, land stewardship, and ecological literacy through direct engagement with nature.

• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve curriculum delivery and effectiveness.

• Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supervised volunteer teams for ongoing programs and seasonal events.
• Designed, organized, and installed seasonal décor displays, creating welcoming and visually appealing environments.
• Coordinated logistics, materials, and resources for events, celebrations, and seasonal projects.
• Collaborated with staff, volunteers, and community members to plan and implement large scale seasonal programs.
• Developed and maintained organizational systems for scheduling, communication, and volunteer coordination.
• Fostered community engagement through volunteer leadership, outreach, and relationship-building.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and aesthetics.
• Oversaw setup, maintenance, and breakdown of seasonal displays and event spaces.