Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

NEW DATE: SUNDAY 7 JUNE (WAS SUNDAY 12 APRIL)

Food forests are a growing trend worldwide, celebrated for weaving together ecological restoration, community engagement, and local food production.

This workshop asks a simple question: Can we grow more food in public parks?
We say yes!

Join us for a two-part session exploring how communities can design productive, regenerative public spaces.

Workshop Outline

Part 1: Presentation by Dan on the core principles behind syntropic agroforestry - one promising approach for establishing food forests.

Afternoon tea - 20 mins

Part 2:

Break into small groups to apply these principles to Olympic Park.

This hands-on design exercise will explore plant layering, complementary edible species, access and pathways, water considerations, public engagement, and more.

If your local park had a food forest, what would it include?

Supported by the Whau Climate Action Network

This event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.