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Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have.
This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more. We try to offer one-off learning opportunities, educational work parties and opportunities to take a course to get your Permaculture Design Certificate.
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Urban Food Forest Workshop
Location not specified yetUrban Food Forestry Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Jean's Farm, 3707 SE Johnson Creek Blvd, Portland, OR
Join us for a 2-hour workshop led by Dan Sloan of Portland Food Forest Initiative, designed for anyone interested in transforming lawns and conventional gardens into resilient, productive ecosystems.
This classroom-based session will introduce participants to the principles and practices of urban food forestry, regenerative agriculture, and agroforestry with practical strategies for both beginners and experienced growers.
Topics include:- Converting a lawn into a thriving, productive ecosystem
- Exploring different design approaches in food forestry
- Fertility management strategies
- Recommended plant choices for the Portland area
- Integrated pest management techniques
- Core principles of permaculture design
Dan is a permaculture designer and educator, plant propagator, urban agroforestry advocate, fruit tree pruner, and has experience planting many and stewarding several food forests in Portland. This class is an abbreviated version of a class he teaches at PCC.
Registration: Sliding scale $25–$45
Register at pdxfoodforest.org/tours-and-classes2 attendees
Urban Food Forest Workshop
Location not specified yetUrban Food Forestry Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Jean's Farm, 3707 SE Johnson Creek Blvd, Portland, OR
Join us for a 2-hour workshop led by Dan Sloan of Portland Food Forest Initiative, designed for anyone interested in transforming lawns and conventional gardens into resilient, productive ecosystems.
This classroom-based session will introduce participants to the principles and practices of urban food forestry, regenerative agriculture, and agroforestry with practical strategies for both beginners and experienced growers.
Topics include:- Converting a lawn into a thriving, productive ecosystem
- Exploring different design approaches in food forestry
- Fertility management strategies
- Recommended plant choices for the Portland area
- Integrated pest management techniques
- Core principles of permaculture design
Dan is a permaculture designer and educator, plant propagator, urban agroforestry advocate, fruit tree pruner, and has experience planting many and stewarding several food forests in Portland. This class is an abbreviated version of a class he teaches at PCC.
Registration: Sliding scale $25–$45
Register at pdxfoodforest.org/tours-and-classes2 attendees
Cully Food Forest Tour
Location not specified yet## Cully Food Forest Tour 5/23
Come join us for a tour of two NE Portland Food Forests with the Portland Food Forest Initiative!
Get ready to explore the wonders of sustainable urban agriculture and urban food forestry. Located near 5700 NE Alberta St (you'll receive an email with exact address before the tour), this in-person tour will showcase the beauty, benefits, and complexities of urban syntropic agroforestry and forest garden food forests in the urban environment.
Learn about permaculture, unusual and unexpectedly edible plants, and how we can create a more sustainable, resilient, nutrient-dense future that supports multi-species communities, food security, social cohesion, and connection to land.
Learn more at pdxfoodforest.org/tours_and_classes
To ensure that those who sign up actually show up, we’ve started charging a nominal fee of $10 for each person for these tours. With this in mind, we will refund your $10 when you attend the tour you signed up for (unless you want to make it a donation). If you're unable to afford the cost of a ticket, please email pdxfoodforest@gmail.com and we will likely be able to accommodate you. Ticket sales fund our 501c3 non-profit organization.
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