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At Deeply Rooted Ranch- we will come together, in community to learn: What is Syntropic Agroforestry, how can we apply the intelligence of the forest and ecological succession to productive and abundant food production systems, terms and techniques to for planting, and how to plant a Syntropic system with a hands on experience!
April 11th 8:30 am - 11:30 am Includes: lecture, hands on teaching and a seasonal farm lunch with tea, water and coffee
$75 each
Syntropic agroforestry is both an ancient and emerging approach to agriculture that invites us to rethink our relationship with the land. Instead of separating food production from natural ecosystems, syntropic farming works by mimicking forest dynamics and ecological succession to grow food and medicinal plants in abundance while regenerating soil, biodiversity, and landscape health. Each plant plays a role, but instead of looking at then individually- we view the system as one whole organism. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the core principles of syntropic systems through playful learning experiences, discussion, and hands-on practice. Together we will examine how humans can act as “process potentializers,” accelerating ecological succession by planting diverse, cooperative plant communities that produce their own fertility and resilience. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how Syntropic agroforestry is the art of harvesting the sun, regenerates ecosystems, and reconnect us with our positive role within the living world. We will focus on medicinal plants, fruit trees, and seasonal vegetables for, planting them in harmony and abundance.
Joanna Botvin is an agroecologist, herbalist, regenerative landscaper, and environmental educator dedicated to helping people reconnect with their role as stewards of the Earth. Over the past decade she has worked with nonprofits and botanical gardens teaching youth and adults about native plant identification, foraging, urban cultivation, permaculture, herbalism, and ecological landscape design. Her work has taken her across the Americas, where she has learned from and collaborated with communities practicing traditional and regenerative land stewardship. In recent years she has focused deeply on Syntropic agroforestry, volunteering and working on projects in Brazil, Mexico, and Costa Rica and guiding syntropic plantings and educational programs in the United States. Through workshops that combine ecological knowledge, playfulness, and hands-on learning, Joanna aims to inspire communities to plant regenerative systems of abundance and reconnect with the living landscapes that sustain us.
She has spoken at the women in agriculture put on by Urban Harvest for the past 3 years- This year, she will be speaking at the Global Earth Repair Convergence in Port Townsend, Washington. She is teaching workshops across the Pacific Northwest this summer and will be teaching and traveling at different farms and communities.
At Deeply Rooted Ranch- we will come together, in community to learn: What is Syntropic Agroforestry, how can we apply the intelligence of the forest and ecological succession to productive and abundant food production systems, terms and techniques to for planting, and how to plant a Syntropic system with a hands on experience!
April 11th 8:30 am - 11:30 am Includes: lecture, hands on teaching and a seasonal farm lunch with tea, water and coffee
$75 each
Syntropic agroforestry is both an ancient and emerging approach to agriculture that invites us to rethink our relationship with the land. Instead of separating food production from natural ecosystems, syntropic farming works by mimicking forest dynamics and ecological succession to grow food and medicinal plants in abundance while regenerating soil, biodiversity, and landscape health. Each plant plays a role, but instead of looking at then individually- we view the system as one whole organism. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the core principles of syntropic systems through playful learning experiences, discussion, and hands-on practice. Together we will examine how humans can act as “process potentializers,” accelerating ecological succession by planting diverse, cooperative plant communities that produce their own fertility and resilience. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how Syntropic agroforestry is the art of harvesting the sun, regenerates ecosystems, and reconnect us with our positive role within the living world. We will focus on medicinal plants, fruit trees, and seasonal vegetables for, planting them in harmony and abundance.
Joanna Botvin is an agroecologist, herbalist, regenerative landscaper, and environmental educator dedicated to helping people reconnect with their role as stewards of the Earth. Over the past decade she has worked with nonprofits and botanical gardens teaching youth and adults about native plant identification, foraging, urban cultivation, permaculture, herbalism, and ecological landscape design. Her work has taken her across the Americas, where she has learned from and collaborated with communities practicing traditional and regenerative land stewardship. In recent years she has focused deeply on Syntropic agroforestry, volunteering and working on projects in Brazil, Mexico, and Costa Rica and guiding syntropic plantings and educational programs in the United States. Through workshops that combine ecological knowledge, playfulness, and hands-on learning, Joanna aims to inspire communities to plant regenerative systems of abundance and reconnect with the living landscapes that sustain us.
She has spoken at the women in agriculture put on by Urban Harvest for the past 3 years- This year, she will be speaking at the Global Earth Repair Convergence in Port Townsend, Washington. She is teaching workshops across the Pacific Northwest this summer and will be teaching and traveling at different farms and communities.