Our Staff

Douglas Cook – Education Director

Doug grew up in the fields and forests of Washington, New Hampshire. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in experiential education. Most recently he worked for a schooner teaching environmental education. Doug is excited to be here at Land's Sake and offer his years of his experience growing up in a rural farming community. Some of his favorite pastimes include kayak water polo, rock climbing, sailing and Permaculture Design.

email: doug@landssake.org

Melanie Hardy – Farm Manager

Melanie grew up in southern Connecticut, where she spent lots of time exploring the seashore and fishing with her family.  She graduated from Prescott College with a degree in agroecology and has been working on small vegetable farms for a number of years. Some of her other interests include fiber arts, dancing, biking, pickling and learning to fix tractors.

email: melanie@landssake.org

Alicia Pritt – Assistant Grower and Public Relations Coordinator

Since 2005, Alicia has worked in the fields at Land’s Sake learning the art and practice of farming. She also serves as our public relations coordinator.

email: alicia@landssake.org

Dave Quinn – Operations Director

Dave joined Land's Sake in the Fall of 2008 to coordinate our land management activities and serve as an events planner. He is primarily responsible for overseeing trail maintenance for the Weston Forest & Trail Association. Originally from Waltham, MA, Dave is a 2005 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross with a background in Environmental Studies. As a member of the Land's Sake team he hopes to share his life-long love of the outdoors with the Weston community.

email: dave@landssake.org

Annie Stubbs – Bookkeeper and Office Manager

Annie began working for Land's Sake in early 2004 and coordinates all the administrative functions of our organization. Her background is in advertising and marketing, and she is a 5th generation Westonian.

email: annie@landssake.org

Ben Wilson – Infrastructure Manager

This is Ben's first year at Land's Sake. Ben is a native New Englander and graduate of Northeastern University. He has been farming in Massachusetts for the past 10 years, including two large orchards and several certified organic vegetable farms.

email: ben@landssake.org