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Samples of different willow species grown by basket weaver Erin Cox.
Growing Willow in an Urban Garden

January 17, 2025 - Willow loves the Pacific Northwest - not too hot, not too cold and lots of water. With at least 30 native species and 100’s of non-native cultivars to choose from - consider adding fast growing, dynamic, and resilient willow to your urban garden.

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Examples of Erin Cox's Catalan trays woven with willow and dogwood.
Winter Color Catalan Tray

January 17, 2025 - Come celebrate our native Cornus sericea (red-twig or red osier dogwood) and native Salix species (willow) at their peak winter color and learn a new weaving technique, using tension and a simple over-under weave.

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Promotional art for the 2025 Pollinator Fest event.
Pollinator Fest 2025

December 28, 2024 - 21 Acres will be buzzing with festive activities for the whole family at the third annual Pollinator Fest on May 31st, 2025.

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Promotional photo for Erin Cox's Swedish Star workshop.
Woven Swedish Stars – Afternoon Session

November 6, 2024 - Swedish star - yule star - woven rod star - whatever you want to call them…I love them. Thirty six sticks, some twine and patience, and you can make them, too.

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Promotional photo for Erin Cox's Swedish Star workshop.
Woven Swedish Stars – Morning Session

November 6, 2024 - Swedish star - yule star - woven rod star - whatever you want to call them…I love them. Thirty six sticks, some twine and patience, and you can make them, too.

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Examples of willow art made with Erin Cox's "wild weave" technique.
Wild Weave with Willow

October 31, 2024 - Spend the day at 21 Acres with local basket weaver, Erin Cox, and make a one-of-a-kind willow "wild weave" piece, while getting to know some of the wonderful, weave-able plants that grow in the PNW. 

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Promotional artwork for "Make a Zine!" workshop.
Make a Zine!

October 30, 2024 - Anyone can make a zine! In this all-ages-welcome workshop, create a small book using a single piece of paper. Your zine can be a how-to guide, an art book, a list of your favorite foods, or anything else you can think of.

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Farm Steward Volunteers weeding insectary beds on the 21 Acres farm.
Volunteering: Farm Stewardship

October 18, 2024 - Are you ready to take direct climate action in your food system? Join us for our Farm Stewardship work parties at 21 Acres!

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Volunteers planting pollinator plants on the 21 Acres farm.
Volunteering: Farm Stewardship

October 18, 2024 - Are you ready to take direct climate action in your food system? Join us for our Farm Stewardship work parties at 21 Acres!

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