ReScape

Who We Are

Born in 2009 in the San Francisco Bay Area, ReScape is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and advocating for a whole-systems, regenerative approach to landscaping. We equip landscape professionals, communities, and public agencies with nature-based tools and strategies to address some of our most pressing environmental challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and soil degradation.

Our work transforms how people think about and interact with the land around them—from residential gardens to commercial properties to public spaces—creating landscapes that actively heal and regenerate ecosystems rather than simply maintaining them.

Our Team

We're a small, passionate, mission-driven team of eight based in San Francisco, supported by dedicated interns, a committed board of directors, and a statewide network of partners, certified raters, and qualified professionals. Despite our size, our impact is substantial: since 2009, our programs have reached more than 4,800 landscape professionals and 950+ home gardeners, and we've recognized 140+ civic, commercial, and residential projects through our innovative Rated Landscapes Program.

Our team members bring diverse expertise in landscape architecture, environmental science, community organizing, and policy advocacy, united by a shared commitment to regenerative practices and climate action.

Our Values and Mission

Regeneration Over Sustainability: We design and promote landscapes that don't just sustain—they actively restore ecosystems, recharge aquifers, sequester carbon, and rebuild healthy soil.

Climate Equity: We listen to and partner with communities of concern, honoring traditional ecological knowledge and ensuring that the benefits of regenerative landscaping reach all Californians, particularly those most impacted by climate change.

Whole Systems Thinking: We take a watershed view, recognizing that every input—from plant selection to irrigation to soil amendments—affects the entire ecosystem and surrounding community.

Policy and Advocacy: We work to advance ordinances, standards, and regulations that enable and incentivize climate-positive land use at local, regional, and state levels.

Education and Workforce Development: We qualify professionals in our 8 Principles of regenerative landscaping and create pathways to meaningful green jobs that support both people and the planet.

Employee Benefits

32-Hour Full-Time Schedule: We practice what we preach about regeneration—our standard full-time schedule is 32 hours per week (typically four days), with reduced-hour positions also available. We believe rest and balance are essential for sustained impact.

Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work: Work arrangements are role-dependent, with opportunities for remote work balanced with community-facing field time as needed for workshops, site visits, and partner meetings.

Professional Development: Access to ReScape's own certification trainings, workshops, and hands-on exposure to rated projects. Learn alongside the experts we serve.

Mission-Driven Impact: Your work creates tangible climate and community benefits across California, from reducing water consumption to increasing urban biodiversity to creating climate-resilient public spaces.

Collaborative Culture: Join an inclusive, supportive team centered on continuous learning, authentic partnership, and meaningful service to communities and ecosystems.

What We Do

Professional Training and Certification: We train and qualify landscape professionals in ReScape's 8 Principles through comprehensive certification programs that cover water conservation, soil health, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and more.

Community Education: We deliver hands-on workshops and develop accessible resources that empower home gardeners and community members to create regenerative landscapes at any scale.

Rated Landscapes Program: We recognize and celebrate excellence in regenerative landscaping, providing third-party verification that projects meet rigorous environmental performance standards.

Professional Directory: We connect property owners, municipalities, and businesses with our network of ReScape Qualified Professionals who have demonstrated expertise in regenerative practices.

Policy Advocacy: We advocate for policies, ordinances, and standards that enable regenerative practices at state, regional, and local levels, working to shift the regulatory landscape toward climate-positive solutions.

Based in San Francisco, ReScape operates across California and beyond, partnering with municipalities, water agencies, businesses, and community groups to scale leading environmental services solutions in regenerative landscaping. Our vision is a future where every landscape—from urban parks to residential yards to commercial campuses—actively contributes to ecosystem health, climate resilience, and community well-being.