Events
When can you join us next?
Community Events
Upcoming community happenings.
First Saturday Plant Walk
Every first Saturday | 9 – 11am
We will walk among the plants and point out what is growing, what can be harvested, how to use the medicinal herbs, and invite you to be part of the Food Forest family. Bring a basket to harvest if you’d like!
Sunday Yoga in the Forest
Every Sunday | 11am
Join us for yoga underneath the shade of our Pecan trees. Every Sunday at 11am (weather permitting), one of our core volunteers will guide you through gentle movement and nature-centered meditation. For those who have the means, donations are encouraged – everything goes to supporting our community food forest! The practice is welcoming to all levels and bodies, and afterward, feel free to explore & forage. Check out our instagram @austin_food_forest for the most up-to-date info!
Tree Planting Celebration
October 19 | 2PM-6PM
Our forest garden has been growing for 9 years and is now a thriving ¾ acre of outdoor community learning and gathering space. This year we began our phase 2 expansion onto the remaining 2+ acres of adjacent parkland and we are excited to celebrate and share in this tree planting with you all.
In addition to planting trees, we will plant pollinator attractors and seed wildflowers in our meadow.
Join an educational workshop with our partners Central Texas Mycological Society or a guided plant walk through the forest. @centraltexasmycology
East Austin community leader and D3 Council Member José Velásquez will speak to our community about the importance of food producing public parkland spaces in East Austin. @joseforatx
Jesús García of The Herbal Action project will lead a tree meditation before the tree planting ceremony. @herbalactionproject
Brunch Social | Giving Guild & Core Team
October 27 | 11AM
Join the Giving Guild— our new collective giving program— and receive an invite to our Fall Brunch Social on October 27th at 11am 🍁 @snoozeameatery will provide a complimentary taco bar with omnivore, vegan & gluten-free options, and we’ll have coffee, tea & other beverages. Bring a blanket or chair & join other Giving Guild & Core Team members as we commune under the dreamy canopy of the Food Forest— we’ll enjoy a meal, get to know each other, and welcome winter together ❄️ Come early at 10am if you want to do yoga!
We’ll send you a link to RSVP when you sign up for the Giving Guild— join today for as little as $5/month (link in bio or comment below & we’ll send you a link)
Workdays
Upcoming volunteer workdays.
Second Saturday Workday
Every second Saturday | 9 – 12pm (8am-11am for Summer)
The second Saturday of every month we gather to work the land in community. Please bring water and a mask – we will provide the snacks!
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Tuesday & Thursday Morning Workdays
Every Tuesday & Thursday | 9 – 12pm
Every Tuesday a small group of volunteers meet at the Food Forest to maintain the site and tend to the land. Join us any Tuesday!
Get In Touch or Visit The Food Forest Anytime
Get your hands in the soil with us!