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!

Getting Involved

We’re always looking for new regular volunteers! You can join us on one of our monthly Third Saturday Work Parties from 10am-2pm to find the best way to get plugged in with the crew! We’re currently looking for volunteers to assist with:

  • Volunteer leads for First Saturday Weeding Parties (training included)

  • Weekly help with planting, watering & harvesting our Food Bank Donation plot!

  • Volunteer leads for pathway maintenance of the food forest (training included)

  • Volunteer tour leads (training included)

  • Creatives to bring new art projects and beautification efforts to the space
    Contact us to learn more about any of these tasks or other projects you may be interested in supporting!

BFF 2025 Online Auction!

11/9-11/30

So many great items have been donated by our loving community that you will have a chance to bid on starting Sunday, November 9th!

But don’t wait, check out the sweet deals and experiences now on the Auction Website here (don’t forget to click Add to Calendar button on the top right!) Items include:

  • Permaculture Garden Consulting Service

  • Healing Sound Bath for up to 6 people

  • Family/Friends Portrait Photography Session

  • Fresh Bread for a year from Grand Central Bakery

  • Herbal Medicine baskets: tinctures, salves and teas

  • Jewelry, Tarot, Art, Gifts and so much more!!

With our collective creativity and generosity, we can nourish the future of the Beacon Food Forest!

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