Food Forest
Ecology & Habitat Restoration
We are developing 1.2 acres of our eastern campus into a food forest. With our permaculture designs built around specific anchor species, the forest will flourish with a wonderfully controlled chaos as how they would appear in nature.
We envision a world where workforce development and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. By integrating these principles into our Food Forest, we hope to inspire a new generation of professionals ready to tackle environmental challenges and foster a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. To do so, we seek to offer hands-on learning experiences that center on permaculture, horticulture, and sustainable land management.
The construction of a food forest on REAP’s campus will not only provide fresh foods but additional services to our ecosystem. Permaculture guilds produce a myriad of positive benefits including maximizing space, attracting beneficial pollinators, deterring troublesome bugs and animals from the garden, and creating habitats for local creatures
The success of our permaculture park will allow for these systems to develop and a fully functioning food forest.
Where we are now
Our Food Forest is currently in the early development stage. We welcome collaboration, support, and partnership to expand our Food Forest and it’s mission. To learn more about how to contribute, check out our Get Involved tab and our Partners page.
