Book Sandra Knauf for your next event!
Sandra speaking at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company's "Back to the Land" Spring Festival May 2026
The Gospel of Regeneration:
George Washington Carver’s Legacy in Soil, Society, and Soul
Sandra Knauf brings George Washington Carver to life not as a distant historical figure, but as a visionary with an urgent message for today.
In her inspiring 45-minute presentation, The Gospel of Regeneration: George Washington Carver’s Legacy in Soil, Society and Soul, Sandra explores Carver as far more than an agricultural scientist, inventor, and teacher. Sandra reveals him as a prophet of regeneration — a man who taught how to heal depleted land, restore dignity to struggling communities, and reconnect to service, faith, and the natural world.
Audiences leave not only informed, but energized by Carver’s timeless wisdom and its powerful application to living life today.
Sandra’s presentation blends storytelling, history, cultural insight, humor, and emotional depth into a talk that resonates with gardeners, homesteaders, educators, environmental advocates, faith communities, and anyone seeking hope in an era of burnout and disconnection. Drawing from decades of literary and publishing experience, Sandra has a gift for making complex ideas deeply human and accessible. Her warmth and authenticity create an atmosphere that feels both intellectually engaging and personally transformative.
As Michelle Johnson of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds writes after Sandra's presentation at their 2026 "Back to the Land" Festival:
“Sandra’s talk was wonderful. It was an enlightening and engaging introduction to Carver’s work, especially for those encountering his character, humility, and far-reaching legacy for the first time. I came away inspired, and I know many others did as well.”
Sandra Knauf is the founder of Greenwoman Publishing and author of works that include the six-volume Greenwoman series, the YA environmental fantasy novel Zera and the Green Man, and her humorous memoir Please Don't P*ss on the Petunias: Raising Kids, Crops, and Critters in the City. In 2024, she republished Rackham Holt's George Washington Carver: An American Biography, the only complete authorized biography of Carver's life. A former “Colorado Voices” columnist for The Denver Post and guest commentator on KRCC, Sandra brings both literary credibility and genuine passion to every stage she steps onto.
Don't miss the opportunity to transform your organization’s understanding of and approach to regeneration—secure a keynote with Sandra Knauf today.
Sandra's Speaking Information
To secure Sandra as a speaker, please contact her by email: [email protected] or [email protected] or call 719-648-0994.
Fee will include travel, meals, lodging, and parking fees.
We reserve the right to negotiate concessions to our terms per our discretion. For all media inquiries contact Sandra at 719-648-0994 or at [email protected]
To secure Sandra as a speaker, please contact her by email: [email protected] or [email protected] or call 719-648-0994.
Fee will include travel, meals, lodging, and parking fees.
We reserve the right to negotiate concessions to our terms per our discretion. For all media inquiries contact Sandra at 719-648-0994 or at [email protected]
