805 Western Edible Food Forest
What Is An Edible Food Forest?
A food forest, also known as a forest garden, is a rich assortment of edible plants that aims to imitate the intricate ecosystems and natural patterns found in nature. A food forest is intricately designed, with life flourishing in every direction – upwards, downwards, and outwards.
The 805 Western Edible Food Forest Project
Introducing the 805 Food Forest Project in Brattleboro, VT! At Edible Brattleboro, our commitment to the community is to provide everyone with access to fresh, healthy, and sustainable food.
After receiving a generous grant from the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program, with funds from the US Forest Service and specifically, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, we are ready to make this years-long vision a reality! We are grateful our food forest project, located on the town-owned lot at 805 Western Avenue, was selected for funding.
We believe that this project can only be successful with the support of our community. Join us today and be a part of this important initiative. Get your hands in the soil and help us create a thriving food forest.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Spread the word
To date, we have planted more than 20 fruit and nut trees that will be providing food for many years to come. We have also planted more than 50 berry bushes and other supporting understory shrubs and completed an access roadway. We are still working to finish foot paths, clear the vines and other unwanted plants along the edges of the lot, and create mixed annual and perennial beds as well as a teaching space.
It takes a community to develop a community food forest. We need your support in whatever ways you can help. Become a member of our Food Forest Volunteer Corps – a group of volunteers who are especially interested and would like to receive updates related to the food forest project.
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Want to get involved?
Email us for updates:
ediblebrattleboro@gmail.com
Work Schedule for 805 Western Ave:
Most Tuesday and Thursday, afternoons
Saturdays, from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Please sign up to volunteer HERE.
Note: Some weekdays we will be working off site, so please email us at EdibleBrattleboro@gmail.com to let us know you’re planning to come.
For Saturdays it’s best to sign up for a time slot – you do NOT have to work the full 6 hours we have scheduled.
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Volunteers should come prepared for garden work: gloves, hat, sturdy shoes, sun protection, tick repellent, and plenty of water to stay hydrated. We have some tools, but if you can bring a spade, or if you have a wheelbarrow that you could loan us, please bring it. Be sure to label your tools and water bottles.
