Lois de Vries

Lois J. de Vries is the Executive Director and Board President of the Sustainable Gardening Institute. With over 20 years of experience promoting eco-friendly gardening, farming, and infrastructure, she combines a background in Geology from Rutgers University with expertise in sustainable gardening practices and Esri (GIS) platform administration. Lois previously served as a field editor for a national gardening magazine, chaired the GardenComm International Sustainability Committee for seven years, and utilizes mapping technology to drive environmental projects. She is available to provide expert commentary, quotes, and collaboration on the following topics: • Sustainable Land Use: Eco-friendly gardening practices, native plants, and municipal land use education. • Stormwater Managemen...