This is a rare opportunity to join permaculture elder and author of Social Forestry; Tending the Land as People of Place, Hazel Ward/Vaarde, at one of these talks and workshops in the PNW.
Social Forestry: Building relationships with urban watersheds
Thursday, July 10, 6 – 8 pm
Bridgespace PDX, Portland, OR
When the modern city came, where did the rivers and streams go? How does the urban landscape still hold old patterns and old stores? Join permaculture elder Hazel Ward for a rousing discussion on how to engage as observers and stewards in the urban environment, how to read terrain underneath the built environment, identify and build relationship with the watersheds therein. Suggested donation $10-20 at the door. More info.
Social Forestry 2 Day Workshop
Sat. – Sun., July 12-13
Elkenmist, 53 Maki Rd., Skanokawa, WA (not far from Portland and Olympia)
Join us with the honored elder Hazel Vaarde to discuss and practice being people of place. During this full 2-day event, participants are invited to join Hazel at Elkenmist—a 126 acre retreat of farm and woods in Southern Washington—to learn through stories and hands-on workshops bringing Hazel’s latest book, Social Forestry, to lived experience. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION .
Social Forestry Talk
Tuesday, July 15, 6 – 8 pm
Atlan Center, White Salmon, WA
Join us as we explore the basics of social forestry and learn from author, teacher and permaculture elder Hazel Ward’s long experience how to be better land stewards and rooted “people of place”. Hazel will introduce the concept of Social Forestry; a participatory, interactive, and observant practice for people of all ages and backgrounds. $20 donation. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
Social Forestry Assessment Workshop
Wednesday, July 16, all day
Atlan Center, White Salmon, WA
Come to an immersive exploration of social forestry if you are interested in deepening your connection to place and the land, wish to broaden your understanding of permaculture and restoration principles, or desire a better understanding of how to read the land. Participants will learn the basics of social forestry and participate in a land assessment with Hazel. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
Social Forestry 101
Saturday, July 19, 10 am – 1 pm
Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, Seattle
Deepen your relationship with land and community by learning simple practices that build connection with the unique places we call home. Hazel Ward will introduce the concept of Social Forestry; a participatory, interactive, and observant practice for people of all ages and backgrounds. This is a cal to do culture-tending. $40-$90 sliding scale; BIPOC scholarship available. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION HERE.
Skill Share—Land Tending
Sunday, July 20, all day
Quilicene, WA
This all day workshop with the new Quilicene Folk School will explore land tending with a walk through and assessment at Snow Creek land project. Organized by Cai Bierwirth, we’re looking forward to meeting up with previous students and new social forestry enthusiasts in the area. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
Workshop and Land Tending, by donation
Sunday, July 27, 10 am – 1 pm
Lost Valley Education Center, Dexter, OR
This workshop will be a hands-on, interactive introduction to tending forest ecosystems and cultivating place-based life ways that build cultural connection, ecological health, and skills for rewilding. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION