Community Resilience Workshop Series
We collectively face a multitude of social, economic, and environmental crises that call us to rethink how we relate to our communities, the more-than-human world, and to develop skills for mutual aid and resilience. The Community Resilience Workshops offer inclusive learning opportunities that strengthen local partnerships for social & environmental health and climate change adaptation in our bioregion. In collaboration with other community-based organizations, these workshops offer hands-on practice in regenerative agriculture and food production, wildfire mitigation, and ecological stewardship. These offerings are free and donation-based, because we recognize that access to this kind of learning is essential, to address the health disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and to enhance community connection, empowerment, and stewardship.
We welcome donations from participants who have the means and wish to support us in developing more free learning opportunities in our community.
These workshops are supported by grant funding we received from the Oregon Health Authority. Thank you, OHA!
We are continuing to add workshops to this schedule through 2026. Please see workshop details below to register; registration is required in order to attend all workshops.
2026 Schedule
Integrated Pest Management
As we work hands on in the garden we will learn plant identification and how to identify pathogens and insect infestation within our crops. We will also learn various Organic methods to treat these.
Kelson is the Garden Manager at Lost Valley. He is also involved in local mutual aid groups, as well as bioregional networking and development
Weeds and Herbalism
We will learn the healthy methods of weed management in a context of unhealthy chemical agriculture. We will learn about medicinal plants and various preparations and seasonal uses.
Veggies RX
We will learn about nutrition content of vegetables and how healthy soil leads to healthy plants leads to healthy bodies. We will learn how our microbiome in our gut is directly connected to the microbiome in the soil.
Led by Kelson, the Garden Manager at Lost Valley. He is also involved in local mutual aid groups, as well as bioregional networking and development
Agroecology & Bioregionalism
We will learn about the history and principles of agroecology and how it relates to permaculture. We will discuss the state of globalized industrial agriculture in relation to localized systems of agriculture
Led by Kelson, the Garden Manager at Lost Valley. He is also involved in local mutual aid groups, as well as bioregional networking and development
Compost & Soil Amendments
We will be learning how to make and apply good compost, bokashi and compost teas as organic methods to support and build soil in your farm system.
Led by Kelson, the Garden Manager at Lost Valley. He is also involved in local mutual aid groups, as well as bioregional networking and development
How To Prepare a Garden Bed
We will be learning about soil science, and begin preparing garden beds for summer planting with various amendments and low till applications. We will also learn how to propagate and properly tend to plants started in our nursery.
Beyond "Invasive Species"
Learn about the history of "invasive species", learn safe techniques for controlling exuberant species like blackberry, scotch broom. Learn about grazing as a control method, the pros and cons of other methods
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
Agroforestry
Learn about how to grow fruit and nut trees and other perennial food sources (camas), learn about ancient and modern practices of sustainable (non-tillage) agriculture
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
Forest Products
Learn about the multiple yields that the forest provides, basics of firewood management, how to make round poles, medicinal products like cascara bark
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
Coppicing & Pollarding
Learn how to create and maintain hedgerows that yield food and wildlife habitat, as well as how to turn coppice cuttings into coppice crafts
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
Fire Ecology & Biochar
Learn how to make charcoal/biochar, learn how to safely burn material from forest work, learn the basics of prescribed burning
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
Assessing Forest Health
Learn the basics of stand assessment, forest health, Plant Identification
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
No Till Farming
We will learn about the impacts of tilling and the benefits to soil health of no till organic systems. We will examine how cover crops are a part of that no till system and how crop rotations and good crop planning play vitals roles in this style of farming.
Led by Kelson, Garden Manager at Lost Valley. He is also involved in local mutual aid groups, as well as bioregional networking and development
Grafting & Hardwood Propagation
Learn the basic techniques of hardwood cutting propagation and grafting. Learn how to propagate and grow different types of plants
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience.
Gardening knowledge from Seeds to SEED
Seed Starting Essentials: From Soil to Sprout
Join instructors Allen Adesse and Holde Fink for a hands-on workshop covering the essentials of successful seed starting in our local climate. Learn how to read your site, choose regionally adapted seeds, direct sow, start seeds indoors, mix soil, water effectively, transplant, and grow in containers.
We’ll move from foundational principles straight into hands-in-the-soil practice, planting together onsite so you leave confident and ready to grow. 🌱
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Learn how to prune trees for better health and higher fruit yield, covering techniques, tools, and timing. It includes hands-on practice with expert guidance.
Led by Brian Byers, Land Steward at Lost Valley, a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience. Brian serves as lead instructor for Lost Valley’s Permaculture Design Course (PDC), bringing deep practical knowledge and a passion for land stewardship to his teaching.
