The Natural Building Workshop happened in late August and it’s been a whirlwind ever since as summer transitioned into autumn and everyone has been rushing to finish projects before winter. Hence no report about the workshop here. We’ll have one out soon with lots of photos. The short report is that we had over 20 participants and helpers. Everyone worked hard and had a good time. The building walls were erected and filled with redwood bark and clay. The cob oven was formed and covered with two layers of mud. Both structures await plastering and the building will get a roof before winter fully sets in. Come back soon for our full report.
Natural Building Workshop Recap
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California Fire Foundation Grant Is Approved!!
Last year, catastrophic wildfires burned millions of acres across CA. We are now able to help Tan Oak Park become more fire prepared, thanks to a generous grant from @cafirefound. Visit cafirefoundation.org to learn more or email organize@nm-era.org and see how you can help.
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Bell Springs Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
The Bell Springs Volunteer Fire Department invites you! Save the Date! Saturday, August 30th, 2025 This year’s featured plate dinner is none other than delicious Wood-Fired Oven Pizza. Made by local food artisans with love and care. Gluten-free options available! The menu also includes: Come out, enjoy incredible food, support your local firefighters, and spend a summer…
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Natural Building Workshop
Tired of drywall? Come play in the mud with us. Join our hands-on Natural Building Workshop in Leggett, CA from August 10-17! We believe in building real skills for a resilient community. You’ll learn multiple techniques from expert Colin Gillespie: • Cob building • Natural Plasters • Earthen Floors & more! We learn while we work, and then we feast. Get ready for amazing food,…
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Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Work Party
With all the wonderful things Tan Oak Park does for our community like host our Fire Benefit free every year and now provide a huge water tank for fire departments, we can give back a little by working a few hours to make the park more fire-safe. Next Wednesday July 23rd, community volunteers will join…
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TOPFest 2025
Tan Oak Park hosts a Summer Solstice Event Saturday June 21, 2025 celebrating the completion of the Leggett Fire Water Tank, a 72,000 gallon water tank dedicated to fire protection for Tan Oak Park and the surrounding region. Get Your Tickets
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Forest Health Extravaganza March 29 & 30
We’re co-sponsoring this packed event with the Eel River Recovery Project and many other groups shown below. On Saturday March 29, 2025 at Harwood Hall in Laytonville, we’ll host an all-day gathering featuring speakers, panels, lightning talks, a poster session, and plenty of time for questions and networking discussing all aspects of forest health, fire…