Story Gartland

Adjunct Professor

Part-Time Faculty

Biography

Story Gartland (they/them) is an educator, ecologist, and storyteller dedicated to fostering inclusive, experiential learning that connects students with themselves, their community, and the natural world. Their approach combines environmental stewardship with hands-on education, empowering students through curiosity-driven exploration.

Currently, Story can be found working in the USF Garden as the Garden Manager as well as teaching ENVS 285 - Nature Immersion.

Expertise

  • Urban agriculture
  • Activism
  • Third spaces
  • Nature as medicine

Research Areas

  • Urban agriculture
  • Outdoor education
  • Nature storytelling

Education

  • University of California, Davis, BS in Ecology and Evolution, 2020