Red Monkeyflower
Mimulus puniceus
Woody subshrub, dark green narrow leaves, crimson to brick-red flowers.
Michelle Caruana
Founder/President
mcaruana@naturesimage.net
Direct Line (949) 705-5812
Michelle Caruana is dedicated to making a positive difference in the environment by helping both private landowners and government agencies to implement affordable and sustainable native habitat restoration projects. She has worked exclusively on creating and maintaining restoration and mitigation projects throughout the State of California for over two decades.
As founder and President of Natures Image, Michelle leads a unique team of professionals who bring specialized construction and environmental expertise to every project. Her passion for the environment and her commitment to client satisfaction and long-term project success set the tone for every project Natures Image undertakes.
Michelle says " I work hard to ensure that every dollar invested in native habitat restoration is spent as efficiently and effectively as possible. Every employee I hire at Natures Image must be both knowledgeable and committed to delivering quality service."
Michelle has a degree in Ecology & Systematic Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and she is a licensed landscape contractor.
Professional Certifications and Affiliations
• C-27 landscape contractor, California, Arizona & Nevada
• Certified Pest Control Advisor with Qualified Applicator License
• Member, California Exotic Pest Plant Council
• Member, California Agricultural Production Consultants Association and Vistage
Steven Reinoehl
Director of Operations
sreinoehl@naturesimage.net
Direct Line (949) 705-5817
Steven Reinoehl oversees all strategic and tactical operations for Natures Image. Known for his professionalism, expertise and excellent communication skills, Steven quickly puts clients at ease with the knowledge there is a trusted expert on the job.
Wether he's doing early stage estimating, monitoring job progress or solving a dicey irrigation problem, this 20-year veteran of landscape construction brings a wealth of practical, technical wisdom to every situation. With hundreds of successful projects to his credit, Steven is passionate about making a difference for both the environment and our clients.
Steven says "There is a good solution to every project's challenge if the right knowledge and skills are applied to develop it. I believe the work we do on a project today can make a difference in the community tomorrow and hopefully for generations to come. "
Professional Certifications and Affiliations
• General Engineering Contractor Class A
• Certified International Project Manager
• Qualified Applicator License
• Certified Water Pollution Control Manager
• Member, American Academy of Project Management
• Member, California Native Plant Society
