portland Archives - Ecotrust

A man in his 30s, with short dark hair and wearing a hooded tan jacket, sits in a squat in a grassy field. He is looking down at his hands, which are parting the grasses.

Reflecting on food, roots, and family

Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems.

Aaron Vargas
March 18, 2021 26 March 2021

A man with a short, graying beard holds up a just-caught salmon in his right hand, with a slight smile toward the camera. He is wearing a gray hoodie and black bandana on his head. He's surrounded by rocky crags.

What it takes to catch a fish: An interview with Indian Candy

Seafood business Indian Candy discusses their journey and vision and the inextricable link between salmon and Native people of our region.

Tyson Rasor
March 11, 2021 25 March 2021

illustration of two people talking, one leaning on bike, light link background

Forward progress

Together, we took on the challenges of the year.

Emilie Chen
December 8, 2020 09 December 2020

A conversation with Laurie Dunne

Indigenous Fellow Laurie Dunne talks about her GIS work, her experience working from home, and her hopes for the future.

Emilie Chen
October 2, 2020 02 October 2020

Welcome Cat Goughnour

We chat with our new board member, Cat Goughnour, who has been part of Ecotrust's racial equity work since 2016.

Emilie Chen
September 15, 2020 20 November 2020

one level home, cars in driveway, forest behind, deep purple / red sky from wildfires

Home fires burning

As devastating wind-driven fires reshape forest communities up and down the West Coast, our team reflects on home.

Megan Foucht
September 10, 2020 13 September 2020

Remembering Susan Hammer

A beloved board member and regional champion for a more equitable, prosperous, and climate-smart future, Susan Hammer passed on August 25.

Jeremy Barnicle
August 26, 2020 26 August 2020

A scene from Black Futures Farm with tilled land in the foreground and a greenhouse in the background

Climate, land, and BIPOC leadership: Pursuing equity-centered solutions

Jamese Kwele, Director of Food Equity / Director of Equity, spoke on centering equity in climate solutions panel hosted by Rep. Blumenauer.

Jamese Kwele
July 23, 2020 24 July 2020

About a dozen people stand observing pieces of canvas on a grassy field.

Where to invest now for racial justice in our region

These Black-led organizations are building resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies in our region.

Jamese Kwele
June 10, 2020 11 November 2020

A man wearing an apron, food preparation gloves, and a cap placing noodles onto a grill

Feeding communities during a crisis

Feed the Mass is preparing, delivering, and serving hundreds of free meals every week out of the Redd Community Kitchen.

Emilie Chen
May 14, 2020 29 May 2020