Luis Ortega Jr. has been on the Nursery Shipping Team since October 2017. Luis was introduced to Planting Justice through the reentry program and his father, who also works at Planting Justice. Luis’s favorite part of working at Planting Justice is he is now able to get more knowledge about plants, and he is now able to identify many different types of plants.
Luis is passionate about Art and the outdoors. He loves hiking, camping, and fishing. He believes in the work Planting Justice does for his community because he understands how hard it is for a previously incarcerated person to find a job.
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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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 reach out.
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)
