We are an eclectic collective of creatives who share interests in place-based arts, and in tapping into deep wells of mythology and folklore to help us navigate our way through challenging times.
The key players of Wildland Roots are as follows:
Moni Sears (she/they)
Artistic Director, instructor, volunteer coordinator, office manager, webmaster, and All Souls River Procession Co-founder.
Moni has 30 years experience as a mask-maker, designs our puppets and lantern creations, and teaches our mask and lantern-making classes.
Learn more about Moni’s work at www.goblinart.com
Ivy Stovall (she/her)
Ritual Director & All Souls River Procession Co-founder.
Ivy is a place-based ritualist, performer, musician, fiber artist, land-tender, ancestral skills teacher, and community celebrant. She leads our May celebration/Beltane ritual, and the River Ritual that is the central part of the All Souls River Procession.
Ivy also teaches the Rewild Portland's Weaver's Wheel land-based fiber arts immersion program, and other Rewild Portland classes.
Mel Berry (she/her)
Co-visioner & All Souls River Procession Co-founder.
Mel is a costume-making troubadour, a flax-to-linen enthusiast, and an escapee from a multi-decade stint as a Creative Director in the film and theme entertainment industries.
Our Volunteers
We are so very grateful to our many talented and dedicated volunteers, without whom our projects would never come to be!