Beacon Food Forest

Community grows here

We cultivate a community dedicated to building equitable food systems for all people, and stewarding our environment for the benefit of all species.

We believe in Caring for the Earth.

We steward our local ecosystem by building healthy soil and increasing the diversity of plants and habitat.

We believe in Caring for the People.

We bring people together to grow and share food, learn from each other, and know their neighbors.

We work to create a Fair Share for all.

We are on land stolen from the Duwamish, Suquamish, Muckleshoot, and other peoples, stewards and co-creators of abundance with the land since time immemorial. We work to dismantle an unjust food system rooted in white supremacy and conquest by nurturing its replacement, already alive and ready to grow. Through open harvest and collaboration within and among communities, we work to create a fair share for all. 

What’s Happening?

The best thing about the Beacon Food Forest being community run is that the community is always active. We’ve got meetings, classes, trainings, work parties, and other cool events happening year-round. Keep an eye on our Instagram, Facebook, and calendar to keep up with what’s going on!

Save the Date! Beacon Food Forest in partnership with @diasporaseattle present our May Bloom Music Festival & Open House coming up May 4th, 12-6pm at the Forest! We will be serving up free food, art activities, plant sale and featuring live music by @shelbynatashamusic @exesive__ @drewheynow

We’re looking for new regular volunteers! Join us for one of our Third Saturday Work Parties from 10am-2pm to find the best way to get plugged in with the crew! Currently, we’re looking for assistance with signage development, team leads, and more! Contact Us if you’re in need of more info!

Our story

“The most meaningful aspect of the food forest is the community. There’s a very peaceful way of dealing with each other. The community supports you in working on whatever you’re excited about. Everyone is there for each other.”

— Jessica, volunteer

Header photo by Jonathan H. Lee/subtledream.com