At Rooted & Reaching, our team is united by a deep commitment to creating a sustainable future for our community. With comradery and shared purpose, we work tirelessly to make our mission a reality – to empower the human spirit and be stewards of our environment through the restoration of urban landscapes, promotion of food security, and championing of the arts. We are especially passionate about our Eco Art Garden project, which is not only a place for creative expression, but also a symbol of hope for a greener and more vibrant Kansas City, Missouri. Our team of talented and experienced artists and environmentalists bring their skills and passion to this project, and we are proud to work together to create a lasting impact.
Meet The Team
At Rooted & Reaching, our team is united by a deep commitment to creating a sustainable future for our community. With comradery and shared purpose, we work tirelessly to make our mission a reality – to empower the human spirit and be stewards of our environment through the restoration of urban landscapes, promotion of food security, and championing of the arts. We are especially passionate about our Eco Art Garden project, which is not only a place for creative expression, but also a symbol of hope for a greener and more vibrant Kansas City, Missouri. Our team of talented and experienced artists and environmentalists bring their skills and passion to this project, and we are proud to work together to create a lasting impact.
Damon Lee Patterson
Project Lead
Visual Artist/Musician/Landscaper
damon@rootedandreaching.org
Bobby “Chibi” Shaw
Garden Coordinator
Poet/Farmer/Builder/Educator
bobby@rootedandreaching.org
Mimi Nichole Dean
Teacher
Singer/Songwriter/Youth Educator
mimi@rootedandreaching.org
Jerrod “JT” Thomas
Technical Expert
Musician/Engineer
jerrod@rootedandreaching.org