Comittees
Join a committee or meet us on the ground!
If you want to hop right in to something, be sure to check out our Events page to see when you can drop in! All of our events are open to the public, with the exception of classes which are sometimes pay-to-participate.
Beacon Food Forest has been run by volunteers since it began in 2010. Core volunteers have self-organized into committees that meet regularly and communicate via Slack and/or email. You are welcome to join any of these meetings or join our Slack channels to get more involved- feel free to just observe and ask questions! This is a great place to get to know our core volunteers and see how our work is organized behind the scenes. Check out the team descriptions below and contact us if you want to learn more about a specific team.
Site Development
“Site Dev” is where the shakers and movers meet. This team leads the charge on the overall development and maintenance of the site, organizes tasks for major work parties, performs plant and site care, and more. If you’re interested in getting your hands in the dirt and helping shape the site, attend a meeting!
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday @ 6:30-8 p.m., on Zoom and in-person (alternates). Here’s the meeting link.
Contact us to be added to the email list to stay updated.
Education
This team plans classes and workshops at Beacon Food Forest, as well as other education initiatives such as signs on site. Volunteers either teach classes themselves or hire educators.
Want to teach a class at BFF? Propose your idea to the team.
Meets every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., currently on Zoom.
Contact us to be added to the email list to stay updated.
Community Development
“ComDev” works with our Community Relations Director to connect with the community, partner with other organizations, organize events and develop recommendations for our organizational culture.
Irregular meetings.
Contact us to be added to the email list to stay updated.
Pollinator -Plus
Pollinator-Plus oversees and advocates for pollinators and beneficial insects of all types. We removed the honey bee hives a few years ago to improve pollinator diversity at the food forest. We work closely with Washington Native Bee Society and other related organizations to adopt ongoing research aimed at the health and welfare of one of the most crucial creatures on our planet. During warmer months, Pollinator-Plus is often on site during Monday daylight hours.
Contact us to be added to the email list to stay updated.
Grantwriting & Fundraising
As a volunteer-led organization, we are always looking for funding opportunities to help us move our vision forward. We welcome people with interest and/or skills in this area.
Meets as needed to coordinate grants and fundraising strategy.
Contact us to be added to the email list and to stay connected.
BIPOC Garden
This is a project organized by POC with the intention to grow plants and foods that are culturally relevant to the BIPOC community, while also working to create space for people of color within green spaces.
Project centered meetings are irregular.
Contact us to be added to the email list and stay updated.
Native Guilds
This project is dedicated to re-creating wetland, forest, and prairie habitats of the Pacific Northwest. At the heart of our guild is learning about the relationships that plants have had with people and each other since time immemorial.
Please send a blank email to nativeguilds+subscribe@groups.ioto be added to this email list.
Header photo by Jonathan H. Lee/subtledream.com