Beacon Food Forest, Community food forest park in Seattle, Washington
Beacon Food Forest is a community-tended urban park in Seattle, Washington, where fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs are grown and shared freely with the public. Paths run through the planting areas, and several sections are laid out so that visitors can take part in growing or harvesting.
The land where Beacon Food Forest stands was part of the traditional territory of the Duwamish, Suquamish, and Muckleshoot peoples before it became city land. The project grew out of a community effort and has expanded steadily through volunteer work and local support.
Visitors to Beacon Food Forest are welcome to eat fruit and vegetables directly from the plants, as long as they take only what they need. Throughout the year, community events bring people together, including a harvest festival in September with music, crafts, and fresh apple cider pressed on site.
The park is open to the public, and volunteer work sessions take place regularly, generally on the third Saturday of each month and on Thursday evenings during warmer months. No registration is needed to join a session or attend a class.
Although Beacon Food Forest functions as a public park, it is still formally considered a proposal, meaning the project continues to grow and is not seen as finished. Free classes and workshops are kept running partly through a fundraising brunch held on Labor Day each year.
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