We are an eclectic collective of artists, storytellers, land-tenders, puppeteers, poets, dancers and musicians who share interests both 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 (they/she)
Artistic Director, office manager, webmaster, volunteer coordinator, instructor, and All Souls River Procession Co-founder.
Moni has 30 years experience as a mask-maker, designs our puppets and lanterns, and teaches our 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 the River Ritual that is the central part of the All Souls River Procession, and performs with Children of the Moon, one of our All Souls post-procession “Celebration for the Living” bands.
Ivy teaches Rewild Portland's Weaver's Wheel 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!