Cora Lee was born and raised in Oakland’s Laurel and Fruitvale districts, among the city’s large urban Indian community. She also has roots in North Carolina, her tribal territory and ancestral homeland. Cora Lee has a professional background in organizing, nonprofit development, education, and medicine. She is passionate about sovereignty, animal husbandry, and homemaking.
She was trained in Anthropology at Merritt College and Stanford University. Cora Lee lives in the Castlemont district, where she stewards a well-loved plot of land.
I have seen myself in the best, best headspace in my life. I’m not drinking no more. I’m eating healthier. It took me to come here, to be here, to really learn to love myself again.
Otis Spikes, Nursery Manager Planting Justice since 2016
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Wish List
Help Us Grow the Food Justice Movement.
Below is a current list of things we need to further our mission. If you have interest to volunteer or other things you wish to donate that you think might further our movement, don’t hesitate to let us know.
Updated: April 11, 2024
Material & Services
Pier shoring
Short term backhoe loan and operator time (100 hours)
Landscape designer hours with experience in MWELO
Equipment
Forklift for nursery and aquaponics - Off road big wheels
Skid steer/Bobcat type machine, ideally with track wheels
Large double axle trailer (for future bathroom at the nursery)
