Food Forest Overview

An oasis in the heart of Austin, Texas, Festival Beach Food Forest is a fenceless, edible forest garden where visitors can openly forage and enjoy fresh food on the shores of Lady Bird Lake. By working with nature, we work less. In a food forest, humans help set the conditions where they, the plants, and local animals can keep the system thriving over time. Using permaculture design and regenerative practices, our food forest provides food, medicine, shade, education, and ecosystem services to its neighbors.

Our regular events include community workdays, educational plant walks, yoga in the forest, and medicine-making days.

Grow With Us

We are currently offering sponsorship opportunities to businesses who want to give back to the Austin community by supporting our work. As a show of gratitude for your annual gift, we offer a variety of benefits, including company shoutouts on our Instagram account (15k+ followers) and tickets to attend our annual feast. We are also open to accepting in-kind support, depending on our current projects. Check out all the perks below!