WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

  • FOOD FORESTS 101 (online)

    Registration: Sign up through TEACHABLE.COM .

    Where: Online

    Cost: $195

    This will be a great class for those who are wanting to foster their own perennial food systems in a changing world. Whether you’re a chef wanting to dig deeper into the natural world, someone who’s had a grasp on gardening for a good part of their lives or are a family now ready to integrate the skills of Food Forestry on their new land.

    -Defining and Analyzing

    -Ecoforestry

    -Nutrients for perennial systems

    -Syntropic Systems

    -Growing your own timber

    -Hügelkultur Forestry

    -Fire mitigation

    -Yielding Invasive species

    -Social Forestry

    Register Here!

  • Food Forest Design and Implementation

    A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

    When:

    Where: Terre Vida Academy, Vernonia OR

    Cost:

    Register Here:

    BIPOC and Work Trade Scholarships available

    Designing and planting a food forest involves creating a sustainable and diverse ecosystem that mimics the structure and function of a natural forest while producing a variety of edible crops.

    We will provide you with a step-by-step process so you are successful with your own project - Effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments!

    You will need to bring: Any tools needed will be provided.

    Who is this class for: This class is open to all people who want to learn. Must be over 15 years of age to attend.

  • Permaculture Design Course (TBD)

    A permaculture design course is a 72 hr course that covers:

    Patterns understanding

    Water management, in the home and in the land

    Soil health: How to improve and maintain it

    Cropping systems: food production, seed saving and integrated pest management

    Alternative economics

    Energy systems

    Social permaculture

    Food forests

    Sustainable building design

    In this class, you’ll have the opportunity to dig into delish organic foods, create lasting friendships, and learn through hands-on learning! This course offers you a PDC Certificate.