A food forest is a sustainable, self-sustaining agricultural system designed to mimic the natural ecosystems of a forest while producing food for people and wildlife. It consists of multiple layers of edible plants, including fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines, and ground cover, all working together to create a balanced and regenerative system. Food forests promote biodiversity, improve soil health, conserve water, and provide long-term food security for communities. By integrating native and perennial plants and incorporating permaculture principles, they require minimal maintenance and offer a resilient, eco-friendly way to grow food while restoring natural habitat

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Sustainable Renton's Food Forest is a vibrant, community-driven project designed to provide long-term food security while restoring the local ecosystem. With some young fruit saplings already started, we are working to integrate more berry bushes, perennial herbs, and nutrient-rich ground cover that can all work together to create a self-sustaining, regenerative food source for years to come.

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As it matures, the Sustainable Renton Food Forest will provide locally grown food for our Food Justice Program, which will ensure it can nourish those who are facing food insecurity. This will also serve as an education space for people of all ages to learn how to foster a more sustainable environment in their own backyards!