Taa-‘at-dvn Chee-ne’ Tetlh-tvm’
Food Forest
Demonstrating and teaching regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and sustainable gardening practices while strengthening local food access, education, and community connection.
Overview
The Taa-‘at-dvn Chee-ne’ Tetlh-tvm’ Food Forest is a collaborative project between Del Norte & Tribal Lands Community Food Council and College of the Redwoods – Del Norte Campus that serves as a living learning space for regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and sustainable food production. It is used for school field trips, classes, workshops, and community programs that support hands-on learning, composting, and increased local food access.
2025 Impacts
1,000+ Community members Reached
90+ Youth Engaged
40+ Volunteers
250+ Volunteer hours
10+ Yards soils and compost distributed
210+ Gallons food waste diverted
Current Actions
Grow and provide fresh greens, herbs, berries, and vegetables for community use
Support hands-on learning in gardening, composting, and tool use for community members of all ages
Install irrigation systems across raised garden beds to improve growing capacity
Re-establish and maintain composting systems using recovered food waste
Divert organic waste from landfills through local composting partnerships
Improve soil health through distribution of compost, soil, and mulch
Host the annual Harvest Festival and one location of Food & Farm Summer Camp
Provide paid internships and learning opportunities for College of the Redwoods and Del Norte High School students
Support ongoing field trips, workshops, and community education programs
Food Forest Location
883 W Washington Blvd. Crescent City, CA 95531
Located at the College of the Redwoods Del Norte Campus
Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset