Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting. 

Every year, countless riding mowers are discarded while still structurally sound. With a few off-the-shelf parts and an electric motor, these machines can be given a second life—as solar-powered mobile generators.

Not only can they be charged by the sun, they’re also simple to operate, require far less maintenance than gas engines, and can even serve as backup power during outages. It’s a creative, practical way to reduce waste and build resilience.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting.

Come and learn about growing plants from seed to table with local experts Allen Adesse and Holde Fink. Class will cover site evaluation (water, soil, chemistry, sunlight, existing plantings), movement/layout, seed starting/planting, transplanting/dividing, soil mixes and direct sowing, greenhouse/indoor starting, seedling care and handling

Allen Adesse:

Studied Natural Resources management-, Forestry Technician, Started first business doing wild crafting medicinals/florals/mushrooms, Field manager Peace Seeds in Corvallis 1989-1993. Started my first organic farm in 1991, growing seeds and medicinal herbs until 2020. Contracted seed growing with companies--Seeds of Change, Botanical Interests, Abundant Life, High Mowing, JL Hudson, Orange Pippens, Johnny's Select, Territorial, Fedco,Southern Exposure. Semiretired, teaching about seeds growing and herb gathering.

Holde Fink

Operated Native and Urban Gardens in Eugene OR for 26 years. His interest in gardening began at a very early age picking green tomatoes, washing them and being seriously disappointed to find they could not be reattached and grown on. After further study he has expanded his interest to include native plants, edible gardens, and the conversation between gardens as an art form and their role as biodiversity reserves. Holde is excited to share his knowledge for current and future gardeners. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

This workshop teaches natural building techniques using sustainable materials like clay, straw, and stone. Participants will learn hands-on skills for creating eco-friendly structures that are energy-efficient and in harmony with the environment.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting.

This class is for anyone and everyone. We welcome people with any experience whether it’s a new beginner trying to get concepts or advanced people interested in getting a better well rounded understanding of what it takes to achieve certain solutions. 

Solar can be daunting at times and with my real world experience of what is and isn’t possible, our instructor John Loomis would like to offer his expertise to anyone willing to listen. 

John has been doing electrical work off and on over the past 14 years and started diving into the world of solar and batteries 10 years ago when he lived off grid for a few years. He brings that expertise to work, and helps people get more energy independence every week. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

This workshop will introduce no-till farming practices, focusing on techniques that reduce soil disturbance and improve long-term soil health. Come get your hands in the soil and learn how no-till methods enhance water retention, reduce erosion, and boost crop yields sustainably.

 Kara Huntermoon, local expert in wetlands Permaculture, will teach a 4-hour class on managing seasonally wet soil in the Willamette Valley.  Tour her 3-acre wet-meadow orchard, and hear "tricks of the trade" for growing "impossible" fruit trees in flooded soil.  Learn to use an A-frame level to find contour on slopes, and see how swale-building practices in low flatlands differ from swales on slopes.  Discover how to protect roots during the wet season, while storing water in the soil to reduce drought in the long dry summers.  This class includes hands-on swale digging with shovels; participants may self-select to their body's capacity.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting. 

Kara Huntermoon will lead an exploration of coppicing and pollarding, two ancient forestry techniques that take advantage of trees' ability to regrow from their stumps.  Cultures all over the world have managed their timber production sustainably through post-harvest sprouting from the same roots, with proven ecological benefits.  Tools, methods, timing, and appropriate species will be discussed, along with benefits for humans, livestock, and the wider ecology.  Resprout Forestry requires us to reinhabit a place with commitment, and regain long-term relationships with other species; as such, it is a method of Social Forestry.

Join us for a hands-on fiber arts workshop! Bring your own projects and learn about fiber processing, dyeing, storage, and safety in a one-hour lecture. After a break, explore demo stations with tools like hand cards, a drum carder, drop spindles, and spinning wheels. Practice spinning, plying, and handpicking fibers, with guidance on safety and body awareness. Andra will provide all materials, including raw fibers, spinning wheels, books, and examples. Perfect for all skill levels!

Andra Vltavín (they/them) is the co-founder and co-director of Ethical Yarn Community, a member-owned cooperative that focuses on sustainability, tending to animals in partnership, and education. They have been handspinning for more than five years and delight in opportunities to connect somatic practices with land-based projects. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

This workshop focuses on water management in permaculture, teaching techniques for capturing, storing, and efficiently using water in sustainable systems. Participants will learn about rainwater harvesting, swales, ponds, and other methods to enhance water retention, reduce runoff, and support healthy ecosystems.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting.

This workshop will explore the dynamic relationship between fire ecology and biochar, focusing on how fire influences forest ecosystems and soil health. Participants will learn about the role of fire in shaping landscapes, the science behind biochar production, and its potential benefits for carbon sequestration, soil fertility, and wildfire resilience.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more. 

Learn how to prune trees for better health and higher fruit yield, covering techniques, tools, and timing. It includes hands-on practice with expert guidance.

Come get hands on experience with different topics in stewarding the land; including agro forestry, making biochar, removing invasive species, and sustainable timber harvesting. 

This is an opportunity to connect deeply with the earth, build a personal practice of land connection, and find a community of other nature oriented people. 

Come get hands on experience with different topics in gardening; including planting, harvesting, preparing garden beds, and so much more.