Come see our forest grow.  Join us for live music and festivities as we celebrate the inaugural tree planting of our 2 acre expansion.

Our forest garden has been growing for 9 years and is now a thriving ¾ acre of outdoor community learning and gathering space. This year we began our phase 2 expansion onto the remaining 2+ acres of adjacent parkland and we are excited to celebrate and share in this tree planting with you all. 

In addition to planting trees, we will plant pollinator attractors and seed wildflowers in our meadow.

Join an educational workshop with our partners Central Texas Mycological Society or a guided plant walk through the forest. 

East Austin community leader and D3 Council Member José Velásquez will speak to our community about the importance of food producing public parkland spaces in East Austin.  

Jesús García of The Herbal Action project will lead a tree meditation before the tree planting ceremony.

Come celebrate with us and learn about the various trees and plants growing together to create a diverse ecosystem.  Our guides will discuss the regenerative practices that help us build healthy soil, capture water, sequester CO2, and create the conditions for life to thrive.  

Activities to expect:

• Participate in Tree Planting

• Enjoy teas made with forest plants

• Go on a plant walk through the forest

• Honoring the Four Directions

• Learn about mycology

• Make grapevine crowns or wreaths

• Visit the Kids Nature Play Zone

• Create your own Nature Art

• Try our Tree ID Scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize

• Learn more about our Partner Orgs

  • Treefolks

  • Central Texas Myco Soc

  • Rethink 35

  • TX Climate Corps

Please wear light, comfortable clothing and a sun hat/sun protection. Bring your water bottle.

Hand tools and gloves are provided for anyone participating in tree planting.

See you there!