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Upcoming Events

Community Craft Night: Jewelry Making
December 7th, 2024
Join with other makers to learn how to make bracelets & necklaces. Using a wide (more...)

Schedule:

- - Check the calendar for specific events!
  - ANY DAY: Host your own event! See here for details.
  Saturday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
  Landwork workparties 4th Saturdays. Call ahead with questions: 503.245.3847
Sunday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
Skillshares and workparties some Sundays. Call ahead with questions: 503.245.3847
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Wednesday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Thursday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Friday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
SOME DAYS will be closed for private events. Check the calendar!

TLC Farm Seeking Experienced Canvassers

(Please send cover letter and resume to apply@tryonfarm.org by Tue, Nov 17, 2009. Be sure to include 2-3 relevant references. Later applications may be considered, depending on our need.)

TLC Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit sustainability education center, occupying 7 acres of land nestled into Tryon Creek State Park in SW Portland. We are seeking experienced canvassers to deepen our relationships with existing and potential allies and donors, primarily in our extended neighborhood. Work will begin as soon as possible, and will run through the holiday season.

Work conditions:
* $8.40/hour basepay as employee
* 40% commission on donations in excess of quota ($100 per night)
* 5 hours per day: 4:30-9:30pm
* At least 2 days per week; preferably more
* Enter own data

Successful candidates will:
* Have proven experience in related work
* Be self-managed, creative, invested, and committed to TLC Farm's values and goals
* Be skilled at collaborating with team to design turfs, improve raps & materials, and improve outcomes
* Prioritize long-term relationships with neighbors over short-term income

We strongly prefer candidates with:
* Knowledge of TLC Farm's programs and history (or, secondarily, similar projects)
* Experience and/or roots in Burlingame/Lake Oswego area (or, secondarily, similar demographic)
* Demonstrated commitment to and experience with permaculture design, sustainable living, organic agriculture, youth education, natural building, and other TLC Farm program areas

For more information about TLC Farm, see www.tryonfarm.org.

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Thanks to all our new Friends of the Farm!

When:

Jul 15 2009 (All day) - Oct 31 2009 (All day)

From July 15th to October 31st, we ran our first ever Friends of the Farm Participation Drive and we welcome all our new Friends!

Friends of the Farm are supporters who pledge a monthly or annual donation to TLC Farm. The reliable support of our Friends makes possible the innovative work of TLC Farm: building community and changing culture though offering community education about permaculture, organic gardening natural building, sustainable urban ecology, forest and watershed protection, medicinal plants, and more!

Thank you to our new Friends of the Farm! Your names are now on our Fall FOF Drive Sunflower (see photo)!!

1. Miles Uchida
2. Charla Chamberlain
2. Brenna Bell
4. Jenny Leis
5. Bernhard Bach
6. Amy Harwood
7. Tod Sloan
8. Matt Gordon
9. Viridian, Joshua and Cat
10. Emi Soga
11. Laura Dvorak
12. Ashlee Albies
13. Jimmy Clarizio and Jacqui McGrath
14. Monica Cuneo
15. Angela LeVan
16. Naomi
17. Diana Harris
18. Robert van Pelt
19. Lee Cowan
20. Spindle
21. Teresa Keane
22. Gabe
23. Max
24. Adan & Aera
25. Brush
26. Lee Spiker
27. Elena Wood
28. Hyacinth
29. Katherine
30. brush
31. Tom P.
32. Matthew Bristow
33. Ben Haile
34. Gabe Shaddy-Farnsworth
35. Eric Miller
36. John and Margaret Delacey
37. Charles Dvorak
38. Brent Foster

If you missed the drive, you can still become a Friend of the Farm today. Click on www.tryonfarm.org/donate to activate an automatic monthly withdrawal, or contact jenny@tryonfarm.org or call 503-245-3847 to discuss other ways of becoming a Friend of the Farm.

TLC Farm benefit day at SW Laughing Planet: May 12!

When:

May 12 2009 - 8:00am - 10:00pm

All day on Tuesday May 12th, the Gabriel Park Laughing Planet Cafe will donate 20% of its proceeds to Tryon Life Community Farm, and we invite you to have lunch or dinner there!

This is a great way to support TLC Farm while eating wholesome and affordable burritos and more. Laughing Planet is committed to sustainable food systems and supporting local organizations like TLC Farm. And the food is great.

Laughing Planet Cafe is located at 4405 SW Vermont, 97219 (formerly the site of Peanut Butter n' Ellies). See you there!

Celebrate the Snow! 5th Annual Holiday Open House - TODAY, December 14th, 2-5 pm

When:

Dec 14 2008 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm

TLC Farm's Holiday Open House is still on! Come enjoy the beautiful snow at the farm, and join the TLC Farm community at our longest running event: our annual holiday open house!

The event is free and open to all, and for every donation made to TLC Farm at the open house, the Board of Directors will match (up to a total of $2000). Also, everyone who gives $100 or more will be entered into a raffle for a weekend at a fantastic cottage at Cannon Beach.

If the snow keeps you away, we understand! But you can still be a part of the community fundraising effort.
-- Give today online, at https://www.wweek.com/giveguide and not only
will you get great incentives from Willamette Week, your gift will
be eligible for the matching gift and the raffle; or
-- Send in a check and write "holiday party" in the memo, and your gift
will be eligible for the matching gift and the raffle.

TLC Farm depends on your generosity to keep our programs running - and we deeply appreciate your support. Have a beautiful snowy day!!