Circle of Life was founded in 1999 by julia butterfly hill and a group of forest activists in Humboldt County, California. For its first 10 years, Circle of Life operated and produced cutting-edge speaking tours, eco friendly events, classroom visits, workshops, training programs and much more, all with the goal of teaching people how to live more compassionately and with a lighter footprint on the earth.
In the late 2000s, Circle of Life began supporting and incubating grassroots projects, some of which remain fiscally-sponsored projects of Circle of Life, and some of which have spun off into successful nonprofit organizations.
Circle of Life continues to be a platform for the message of julia butterfly hill and Luna tree sit, including serving as a home for julia’s current activism and artistic endeavors.
Our Team
Ina Pockrass, Board Chair
Davy Davidson, Treasurer
Milena Fraccari, Vice Chair
Alissa Hauser, Managing Director & Secretary
julia hill, Strategic & Program Advisor
Maureen Miller, Finance & Operations