This workshop is hosted in collaboration with Waxwing EcoWorks, whose work we deeply respect.
This hands-on, half-day workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning how to thoughtfully design a perennial food forest rooted in place, ecology, and community use. Together, we’ll move from observation to design, grounding our ideas in real site conditions and translating them into practical, scalable plans.
We’ll begin with an on-site visit, where participants will learn how to read the land by gathering measurements, observing sunlight and water patterns, and noting existing vegetation and constraints. From there, we’ll transition into a guided design session that walks through the value of working with native plants to the full food forest planning process, from scaled drawings on graph paper to plant layout, quantity calculations, and selecting appropriate native species.
The workshop concludes with a collaborative group design process, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned with guidance and feedback throughout.
By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to approach food forest design thoughtfully and practically, whether for a home garden, community space, or larger land-based project.
Interested in the full learning arc? This workshop pairs with Food Forest Planting & Stewardship Fundamentals. Participants who attend both workshops receive a Certificate of Completion.
For more information about this course and the instructor, please visit our website at the ticket link.
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