Bonus episode: What it’s like to dive
STAFF VOICES | Divers share what it’s really like to harvest purple sea urchins beneath the rough waves of the Oregon coast.
Introducing Patrick Tran
STAFF VOICES | Meet Ecotrust’s new Vice President of Development & Communications!
Episode 5: An Ecosystem Balancing Act
STAFF VOICES | Next on the “Tending the Tides” podcast: Discover how businesses and research organizations are solving sea urchin population and disappearing kelp forests
Food Systems at the Speed of Place
STAFF VOICES | Raphael Guzman, Program Manager of Food Systems Equity, reflects on the necessity of programs like Local Link to support regional food sovereignty
Episode 4: A Seaweed Snack
STAFF VOICES | The fourth episode of the “Tending the Tides” podcast explores the vibrant world of seaweed: from foraging to farming to deep cultural connections.
Episode 3: Restoring the Olympia Oyster
STAFF VOICES | The third episode of the “Tending the Tides” podcast explores the history and significance of the Olympia oyster, the only native oyster on the West Coast.
Bonus episode: How to shuck an oyster
STAFF VOICES | A bonus episode of the “Tending the Tides” podcast on how to shuck an oyster.
Episode 2: On the Half Shell
STAFF VOICES | The second episode of the “Tending the Tides” podcast dives into the history and challenges with Pacific oyster farming!
Episode 1: Introducing Tending the Tides
STAFF VOICES | Introducing a new podcast from Ecotrust called, “Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast”
A fall gathering for the Farm to Early Care and Education Institute
PROGRAM UPDATE | Explore the first-ever retreat for the Farm to Early Care and Education Institute in Oregon and Washington states.
Place matters: Asian American farming in the Pacific Northwest
STAFF VOICES | Inspired by the history of Asian farming in the Pacific Northwest, Emilie Chen interviews six Asian Americans about family history and connections to farming
A look back at the K-12 Farm to School Institute Summer Retreat
STAFF VOICES | From July 8-10 this summer, Ecotrust and its project partners hosted the K-12 Farm to School Institute Summer Retreat at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, OR.
Takeaways from the USDA Equity Commission Regional Convening
STAFF VOICES | Jamese Kwele shares insights on Ecotrust’s food equity work at the participated in the USDA Regional Equity Convening for the Pacific Northwest.
Mari Kita Makan
STAFF VOICES | Ecotrust team member Denise Chin recounts the inspiration behind Mari Kita Makan, a dinner event dedicated to Indonesian, Malaysian, and Singaporean diaspora.
A conversation with Eric Rodriguez
STAFF VOICES | Learn more about Ecotrust’s new Director of Food Equity, Eric Rodriguez
Uplifting Farmers in Southeast Alaska
STAFF VOICES | Southeast Alaska’s Juneau staff supported the Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit with a pre-summit marketing workshop
Celebrating community and traditional foods in Keex’ Kwaan
PHOTO ESSAY | A look back at the Keex’ Kwaan Traditional Food Fair
From acknowledgement to action
STAFF VOICES | In place of a land acknowledgement, Ecotrust staff are asking you to support Indigenous communities by taking action
Moving forward, with hope and gratitude
STAFF VOICES | A departing message from Jeremy Barnicle, Executive Director
Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month: the rich and varied heritages within ‘Latinx’ identities
STAFF VOICES | Three Ecotrust team members share vulnerably about who they are, their reflections about Latinx Heritage Month, and recommended readings.
Celebrating Asian voices
STAFF VOICES | Ecotrust staff who are of Asian descent share readings and writings that resonate with their unique experiences.
Introducing Carson Viles
INTERVIEW | Tribal Network Strategist Carson Viles discusses a growing body of work at Ecotrust around Indigenous stewardship and co-management.
Reflecting on food, roots, and family
STAFF VOICES | Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems
Tribes, agencies, and co-management: Indigenous Guardians Programs
STAFF VOICES | Centering this region’s Indigenous peoples and traditional land and water management knowledges.
Casting a vote for common purpose
STAFF VOICES | Ecotrust team members discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming election
Building back better
STAFF VOICES | As we confront the multiple crises here in our home region, we need to think bigger than getting back to “normal”
A conversation with Laurie Dunne
STAFF VOICES | Indigenous Fellow Laurie Dunne talks about her GIS work, her experience working from home, and her hopes for the future
The future of our forests at the confluence of climate change and wildfire
STAFF VOICES | This year’s wildfire season has been nothing short of devastating. How did we get here and where do we go from here?
Home fires burning
STAFF VOICES | As devastating wind-driven fires reshape forest communities up and down the West Coast, a team member reflects on home, partnership, and staying connected.
Climate, land, and BIPOC leadership: Pursuing equity-centered solutions
ECOTRUST UPDATE | Jamese Kwele spoke on centering equity in climate solutions panel hosted by Rep. Blumenauer.
Update: Keex’ Kwaan Community Forest Partnership
INTERVIEW | Our team works with the Keex’ Kwaan Community Forest Partnership to keep safety top of mind in planning the summer season
Where to invest now for racial justice in our region
STAFF VOICES | Building resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies requires a multitude of approaches. These Black-led organizations are showing the way.
Statement of support
ANNOUNCEMENTS | Economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being cannot be achieved without racial justice.
Love where you live
STAFF VOICES | This Earth Day, we continue to realize our vision for resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems, in our region and beyond
Update: Farm to School
INTERVIEW | Angela Hedstrom shares current challenges around keeping farm to school relationships afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
Update: The Redd on Salmon Street
INTERVIEW | We connect with the Redd campus manager, B-Line founder, and our VP of events and engagement for an update on activities at the Redd campus amid COVID shutdowns.
A time for connection and resilience
STAFF VOICES | Amidst uncertainty, we’re looking to stories of resilience to remind us that a new way forward is possible and necessary
Advancing equity in Farm to School education
STAFF VOICES | In a recent keynote address, Jamese Kwele shared examples of centering equity in Farm to School and where opportunity exists to do more.
Climate threat v. climate opportunity
ECOTRUST UPDATE | With rapid adoption of forward-looking policies, we have a chance to develop a robust regional response to climate change.
Ecotrust stands with the Global Climate Strike
STAFF VOICES | As an organization, Ecotrust stands with the Global Climate Strike. We are going to give this challenge everything we’ve got