Odin Ruz is a permaculture teacher who developed the garden infrastructure in Nierika and Temictla. 

Odin oversees the maintenance of the garden and water-channels that keep the plants happy and abundant. 

He also designed and managed the building of various houses in Nierka. Even though he resides primarily 

in Huehuecoyotl, he is a semi-regular staff-member of Nierika.