Hello! My name is Katya Stupina, and I’m part of Jim Laurie’s symbiosis team.

Jim is a cherished teacher, mentor, and guide to so many of us. He believes that we can build a better future by shifting to a symbiotic worldview and restoring the world’s great ecosystems—and he’s dedicated his life to helping others see this path.

Jim brings deep care and wisdom to his teaching. He’s currently teaching biodiversity courses by Zoom to a global community of all ages, inspiring people from all walks of life to reconnect with nature and with each other. We are Jim’s students, Jim’s symbiosis team.

Now, as he prepares for medical procedures and a healing journey ahead, our team is coming together to offer financial support—becoming Jim’s knee support team!

This fundraiser will help ease the pressure during his recovery—whether it’s covering medical expenses, therapy, support services, healthy diet, or simply lightening the financial load so Jim can focus on healing.

All funds will go directly to Jim.

P.S. We’ve added a few photos from our 2024 field trips—adventures sparked by Jim’s courses and guidance. You’ll see snapshots from the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire (where we searched for signs of beavers) and the Charles River Floating Wetland in Cambridge, MA.