this is the path of the sacred activist
       one who stands freely on the precipice
            with a heart that's open to seeing the dark
                 with a heart  that's not afraid of being the spark

Redwood Reider (they/them) is a spoken word poet known for inspiring and uplifting live audiences. Their rhymes grow out of a deep connection to earth, a love of community and a passion for justice and healing of our inner and outer worlds. Words flow from the heart with humour and compassion – aiming to reconnect us all with our true nature.

Redwood often collaborates with live musicians, on stage and in the recording studio. They perform at music festivals, arts venues, conferences and anywhere that good people gather, from meditation retreats to street protests. Redwood has cocreated four albums of poetry with an array of talented musicians. Redwood is also author of an award-winning book of creative nonfiction, Dreaming the Biosphere.

Born and raised in northern California, Redwood has worked on ecological projects in a variety of cultures and countries. They also work as a craniosacral therapist and meditation teacher. For the past 15 years, they have been based in Golden Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand.