PROGRAM UPDATE | As we sunset one of our cornerstone programs, we reflect on the successes, challenges, and new opportunities
FEATURE | With the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw lndians, we produced an interactive StoryMap that provides educators throughout Oregon with a contemporary presentation on the tribes’ unique history, culture, and homelands
ECOTRUST UPDATE | Reflecting on the lessons learned from leadership transitions.
PROGRAM UPDATE | We celebrate the successes of the inaugural cohort and look to the future of the Viviane Barnett Fellowship for Food System Leaders
Our business development program designed for small to mid-size food producers
Working with partners across Oregon to champion farm to school legislation
Maps have always been at the heart of Ecotrust’s work to better connect people to the places they live.
Bringing together partners with from economic, natural resource management, research, and education backgrounds to address urban and community tribal forestry workforce needs
Mobilizing New Markets Tax Credits for projects that strengthen climate resilience, intergenerational wealth-building, and lands and waters stewardship.
Actionable data to facilitate market connections for climate-smart wood producers
A paid opportunity for Black, Native, and people of color in Portland who want to learn more about jobs in the green economy.
A series of educational webinars that examine the impact of Indigenous leadership and leaders
FEATURE | Make your holiday shopping easier this year with eight delicious gifts from the Redd community
Cataloging, sharing, and visualizing ocean data and trends on the West Coast
Bringing together a growing network committed to building thriving local economies, vibrant urban and rural communities, and equitable access to good food
Partnering with Tribes to improve the digital continuity of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge
Connecting BIPOC-owned food businesses with hospital food buyers ready to go local
Working with a statewide network to support farm to school programming in Oregon
Nourishing and educating children ages 0-5 in the garden, at the table, and in the classroom
Building broadly shared, intergenerational wealth with our region’s communities
A training program for farmers and producers who are Black, African, Indigenous, and people of color in the Portland Metro area
A cohort-based program designed for aspiring and experienced leaders of color working to build equitable, climate-resilient food systems
ECOTRUST UPDATE | A reflection and programmatic update from our Interim Executive Director, Olivia M. Rebanal
PHOTO ESSAY | After a two year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked with partners to produce Local Link again in 2022
INTERVIEW | Pitch Latinx organizer and founder of Latino Founders, Juan Barraza, shares his hopes for Latinx entrepreneurship in the state and how Latinx-owned businesses are building intergenerational wealth.
PROGRAM UPDATE | Sustainable Northwest wins significant funding on a proposal to build the Climate Smart Wood Economy. We are excited to join a group of nonprofit and tribal partners in the Pacific Northwest on this effort
ECOTRUST UPDATE | We’re excited to announce Kevin Bumatay and Olivia Rebanal as our Interim Co-Executive Directors!
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Michelle Week, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award
PHOTO ESSAY | A photo gallery from an in-person staff and board gathering
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Paul Lumley, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award.
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Spring Alaska Schreiner, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award.
INTERVIEW | Learn more about two of our board members, Jaime Arredondo and Alexandria McBride
ECOTRUST UPDATE | This spring, Ecotrust’s office is relocating from the Natural Capital Center to the Redd on Salmon Street
PROGRAM UPDATE | USDA Under Secretary Jennifer Moffitt visited the Redd on Salmon Street to learn more about our regional food systems work
PROGRAM UPDATE | The employers and partner organizations who enrich participants’ experience are critical to the success of the Green Workforce Academy
INTERVIEW | An interview with Gabe Sheoships, the Executive Director of the Friends of Tryon Creek
INTERVIEW | A conversation with Chef Andre Uribe about his values and new business endeavor, Sustainable Meals Oregon
PROGRAM UPDATE | A new video explores changes made to the Ag of the Middle Accelerator program to center racial equity