Teach a class
Share your expertise
We know all our community members have an abundance of knowledge and experiences to share. Anyone is welcome to propose a class.
We’re looking for classes related to permaculture, including agroforestry, ecology, food justice, and other aspects of our mission. There are so many topics that fit!
Check out some of our upcoming and past classes for inspiration, or work with our Education Team to develop your idea.
Contact the Education Team to propose a class
This form emails a real person! Send us your information and we’ll contact you back directly to discuss. Be sure to read our Expectations of Instructors below.
Expectations of instructors
Have patience, respect for all people, and great communication skills.
Work with the Education Team to demonstrate your knowledge and teaching ability. We may ask you to do a practice run at one of our work parties if we haven’t worked with you before.
Be prepared to provide for some scholarship or sliding scale positions.
Provide a detailed outline of the class 4 weeks before the date it will be offered.
Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with the Education Team administrator and any other teams involved.
Conduct marketing through your own networks, not relying only on Beacon Food Forest for marketing.
Accommodate requests by Beacon Food Forest and City of Seattle in messaging and marketing.
Coordinate with Education Team for a host to give a welcome, introduction, and housekeeping details at the beginning of class.
Prepare and provide content and materials for the class.
Clean up after class.
Provide student evaluations, your evaluation of lessons learned, and number of attendees to the Education Team.
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