Activating Our Community

Join the Portland Placemaking Coalition and 25+ organizations committed to creating a more beautiful and connected Portland. This exciting day at the Leaven Community Center is filled with opportunities to network, attend workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions that empower our community to take action with a focus on regenerative agriculture, placemaking, community building, climate resilience, and land tending.

Event Highlights

  • Connect with like-minded individuals.

  • Share ideas and collaborate on impactful projects.

  • Learn from seasoned activists, community members, and organizations making a difference.

  • Perfect for everyone—whether you're experienced or just getting involved!

Participating Organizations Include:

  • Rewild Portland

  • Rogue Farm Corps

  • Oregon Black Resource Network

  • Extinction Rebellion

  • Rhythm Seed Farm

  • Black Food Sovereignty Coalition

  • Wisdom of the Elders

  • Portland Food Forest Initiative

  • Portland Placemaking Coalition

  • City Repair

  • Black Oregon Land Trust

  • Portland Fruit Tree Project

  • BARK

  • PDX Permaculture

  • Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust

  • Grow Portland

  • Regenerate Willamette Valley

  • Rockwood Common

  • p:ear

  • Rosewood Initiative

  • Growing Gardens

  • Sunrise PDX

  • Sherrett Food Forest

  • Kindness Farm

  • The BIPOC Rise Moor Healing Center

  • Tryon Life Community Farm

  • Peace Village Global

  • De Rose Community Bridge

  • Trillium Garden

  • And more!

Event Schedule

10:00am - 10:20

  • Doors open

10:20 am - 11:20 am

  • Organizations introduce themselves to participants.

11:20 am - 12:30 pm

  • Meet with organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, and discover how to get involved.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

  • Lunch (provided by Rose City Burrito) and networking.

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm

  • Open Space workshops, discussion and skill share.

3:45 pm - 4 pm

  • Closing circle.

Join Us!

Whether you're ready to volunteer, collaborate, or simply learn, this summit is your opportunity to help make Portland a better place.

If you’re unable to afford a ticket or commit to a work-trade but still want to participate, please email PortlandPlacemaking@gmail.com.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! 🌿