
Meet our team.
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Jeff Collins
(they/them)
Owner | Horticulturist & Landscape DesignerJeff Collins, owner of REWILD Landscapes, is a horticulturist and landscape designer focused on restoring habitats and ensuring food security. With a lifetime of experience, Jeff uses their knowledge and skills to create spaces for people and the ecosystem surrounding them. Jeff's designs include native plants and non-invasive, edible species. Jeff believes that it shouldn't just be the local wildlife and pollinators enjoying the landscape but the homeowner and community as well.
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Ali Collins - Pepita Creative
(she/her)
Creative DirectorCreative human and digital artist, Ali from Pepita Creative adds a touch of magic to the brand. A Visual Arts B.A. graduate, she has extensive experience in marketing, graphic design, social media and brand creation & management. She is a self-taught branding enthusiast and loves finding creative ways to educate people and optimize processes. She loves build community with her work and connect likeminded people to REWILD. Let’s kill some lawns!
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Mitch Cantwell
(he/they)
Project Director
Mitchell (Mitch) is a horticulture enthusiast with a passion for food security. Not only do they have experience in the landscaping industry, their commitment to environmental consciousness and community-based approach make a positive impact. If you’re hearing fun music on-site, Mitch is probably responsible! -
Mena Wallace
(she/her)
Installation Specialist
Meet Mena, our positive force for environmental change! Dedicated to conservation, she coordinates two (!) community gardens in Ottawa, leads youth nature programs, and advocates for native plants. With a knack for learning and a decade of customer service experience, Mena is an inspiration for the environmental community. -
Jeremy Keast
(he/him)
Arborist & Installation Lead
Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to REWILD as an ISA certified arborist. With a strong background in arboriculture and installation, he is dedicated to ensuring the health and vitality of our landscapes.
Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys raising a cat and two lemon trees, playing music gigs, and discussing film, drawing from his education in Film & Media Production. -
Sheena Baum
(she/her)
Landscape Designer
Many would consider Sheena a native plant nerd but that’s mainly because her love of wildlife led her to learning about how best to support biodiversity. She also believes in designing with a holistic approach that addresses issues such as stormwater runoff, energy efficiency and access to the nature. She has studied Landscape Design through the University of Guelph and is a Certified Pollinator Steward. When not designing, Sheena can be found outside enjoying various extreme sports.