Design to facilitate an ecology of thriving, complex connections between groups that use land

Coordinates events that happen on the land, including scheduling, infrastructure needs, music, etc.

Coordination of communication with the public, volunteers, donors, etc.: website, newsletters, mailings, outreach tabling, media, event publicity, etc.

** Physical Ecology meets every Tuesday night, 6:30pm. Contacts: land@tryonfarm.org ; garden@tryonfarm.org **

The work of Physical Ecology is very broad in scope. We are in the business of educating ourselves and the broader community through experimentation with different ways in which humans can integrate themselves into regenerative physical ecologies that are capable of perpetuating themselves over geological timescales. We are responsible for the multitude of ways this vision of sustainability will be physically manifested at TLC Farm. The scope of the work is so broad as to invite subdivision and some definition of structure to allow for easy participation by the large number of people that will be involved in carrying out the work. The various projects we work on fall into several natural divisions. These natural divisions still cover fairly large topics and while members of the physical ecology working group tend to be generally knowledgeable of all the different divisions, they usually specialize in one or two. While we recognize that the many aspects of our work are all interwoven and always encourage cross pollination and learning of new subjects by all, it is often more efficient for a smaller group of knowledgeable people to make decisions and recommendations in their area of expertise. Thus, we recognize these natural divisions as subcommittees of Physical Ecology, and that it is in these subcommittees that the major work of the group should be done. We coordinate our work through a spokescouncil model with the subcommittees meeting as needed, coming together for bi-weekly joint Physical Ecology meetings to check in and make larger decisions or recommendations to Farm Council.

Physical Ecology sub-working groups are as follows:

Embodying Gaia Women’s Circle

An Outdoor Yoga Series Connecting Body, Earth & Spirit

Gather in this sacred women’s circle to awaken and deepen the intimate exchange between your body and the earth. Through a blend of breathing, creative movement, yoga, sensory expansion, land and seasonal awareness and meditation we will directly and deeply participate with the animated life and elements around us.

***May 14th -June 18th, every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm***

Week 1 - May14th: The Land is Alive! Spring Rejuvenation Through Breath

Week 2 - May 21st: The Dance of Giving and Receiving: Finding Balance Through the Exchange Between Body & Earth

Week 3 - May 28th: Mystery, Imagination and Wonder: Experiencing Life Anew in Nature’s Birthing Season

Week 4 - June 4th: The Healing Power of the Earth: Finding Solace Through Slowing Down

Week 5 - June 11th: Earth & Body as Teachers: Walking the Path of Wisdom

Week 6 - June 18th: Earth & Body as Home: Aligning your Body to the Earth’s Body

Location: Tryon Life Community Farm - 11640 SW Boones Ferry Road - Portland, Oregon - 97219

Cost: $120
Pre-registration required, class limited to 10 students
For more information and to register contact:

Megan Hubbs, 503-473-7982
greenfarmmama@gmail.com

About the instructor: Megan Hubbs, M.S.
Megan designed this circle inspired by her own sacred connection to the land. Drawing from her 9 years of experience in the sustainable agriculture field as well as running an educational farm in SE Portland, Megan aspires to share with others the connection between ecology and health. Megan is also a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and draws from her 10 years of practice and teaching to create an avenue by which to expand the experience of the earth and body connection. In addition, Megan recently received a Master’s degree in a Leadership in Ecology, Culture and Learning focused in garden-based education. Ultimately, Megan hopes a renewed connection to our bodies and the earth can help direct us towards a more sustainable future.