Farm, Garden, & Landscape Restoration Without Herbicides
FREE Hands-On Workshop Series
Restoring Land Through Knowledge, Partnership, and Practice
Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop series exploring practical, ecological approaches to farming and landscape restoration without herbicides. Through field demonstrations, restoration site tours, and collaborative learning, participants will gain tools and knowledge to support healthy, resilient landscapes.
This workshop will showcase some of the key restoration projects at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve: demonstrating six years of working toward restoring native First Foods, pollinator and grassland habitat. In this part 1 of 3, we’ll showcase the occultation methods used for replacing the invasive pasture grass with native grasses and forbs. Participants will gain hands on experience with occultation and native seed collection.
In partnership with Cultivate Oregon, Jackson County Soil and Water and supported by Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Explore Topics Including
Biocultural restoration
Indigenous perspectives on land stewardship
First Foods restoration
Pollinator habitat
Holistic ecosystem restoration
Climate resilience
Practical, herbicide-free restoration techniques
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
Farmers and land managers seeking new restoration strategies
Students interested in restoration careers and hands-on experience
Conservation professionals
Community members interested in ecological restoration and stewardship
No prior experience is required—everyone with an interest in caring for the land is welcome.
Workshop Details
Three 4-hour, hands-on workshops (come to one or as many as you like!)
Field tours and restoration demonstrations
Opportunities to connect with restoration practitioners and peers
Join the Learning Cohort
Participants are encouraged to attend all three workshops to deepen their learning, build community, and share ideas throughout the series.
Together, we'll explore practical ways to restore landscapes, strengthen ecosystems, and support resilient communities.