Jeremy Percich grew up with a deep-seeded appreciation for the natural world in Portland, Oregon. Spending much or his childhood between the beaches, forests, and mountains of Oregon, Jeremy got his hands in the dirt at an early age and developed a passion for the natural environment. Jeremy was drawn to the natural beauty of the islands and relocated to Oahu in 2001.

Since coming to Hawai'i, Jeremy has studied Botany, Biology, and Sociology extensively at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa. After graduating with a BA in Sociology, Jeremy returned to the University of Hawaii-Manoa to follow his passions of working with native plants and ecosystems. During his post-graduate years, Jeremy studied Hawaiian Ethnobotany, Ethnobiology, and La'au Lapa'au or Hawaiian Herbal Medicine. Drawing on his education, along with the wisdom and guidance of the plants, Jeremy hopes to spread his passion for the environment to the children of the Hawai'i.

Jeremy is very dedicated to the 'aina(land and waters) and strongly believes that cultivating a solid foundation in nature at an early age, directly translates into a bright and beautiful future for the keiki and the 'aina.