Sat. March 28, 2026
9:30am – 4:00pm
Global village farms
50 moroney Rd, Grafton, MA
Rain Date: Sun March 29
Free event, donations accepted. Register below.
Childcare and interpretation to Spanish provided.
- Agroforestry in Practice
- Agroecology Design Principles
- Participatory Design Workshop
- Learn Hands-On Skills
- Lunch Included
Facilitators Include: Genevieve Lawlor of Regenerative Design Group, JC batich of UVM, Paris Garcia and Born Everlasting of Global Village, and Michelle Nikfarjam, UlumPixan Ahtohil, and Matt Feinstein from Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust
Have you been curious about planting a food forest or incorporating perennial plants to grow food in ways that are resilient and rooted in community care? Join us for a hands-on Food Forest Design and Community Conversation focused on the foundations of agroforestry and food forests as Indigenous agroecological practices. This community food forestry design charrette is for community members, gardeners, farmers, land stewards, educators, and anyone interested in agroforestry, agroecology, food sovereignty, and regenerative land management.
Together we will explore the basics of food forest design, perennial plant layers, and species selection, including different varieties and sourcing options suited to our region. Facilitators will guide participants through an interactive learning and design process that centers educational needs, collective governance, and stewardship of the land. Through site walks, group discussion, hands-on planting, and collaborative design activities, you’ll help shape our collective vision for a community food forest. Whether you are new to agroforestry practices or a long time agroforestry practitioner, this charrette invites you to bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to this shared process.
Event Made Possible By:
Touchstone Community School
Regenerative Design Group
DCR Massachusetts
NRCS
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