HAZEL’S SUMMER TEACHING TOUR
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. REGISTER HERE.
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. REGISTER 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. If interested, send Cai an email at caienna.birch@gmail.com.
Free Workshop and Land Tending
Sunday, July 27, 10 am – 1 pm
Lost Valley Education Center, Dexter, OR
Hazel will lead a half day land tending experience as part of Lost Valley’s Free Community Resilience Workshop Series. Not on their website yet, but should be soon. REGISTER HERE.
