Category Archives: Farm Programs
Natural Building Practicum Position Available!
White Oak Farm is offering a 7 month Natural Building Practicum in 2017 for one qualified builder. The position will provide the opportunity for an aspiring natural builder with at least one year of experience to practice their craft through … Continue reading
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Sustainable Living Skills Spring Class Series!
MORE DETAILS TO COME…
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The White Oak Organism – By Stephanie Magoon
A lot of words can be used to refer to White Oak, but I continually find that many of these terms fall short of doing justice to the scope and multidimensionality that creates this incredible place. It assuredly is a … Continue reading
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Permaculture Design Course March 2016!
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2015 Year in Review
Once again the rains have returned to the hills and valleys of southern Oregon, blessing us with crystal clear air, vibrant fall colors and trickling springs and streams. Perhaps due to my northwest roots, I never lose appreciation for a … Continue reading
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Children on the Farm
Seeing a child experience the farm for the first time is a remarkable thing. A bustling energy permeates the farm and the sounds of children sweep across the fields. The joy in their eyes as they see a turkey show … Continue reading
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Rogue Valley Earth Day 2011
The White Oak crew had a table at RVED 2011 on April 23rd. The day was overcast and chilly, and rather than bring our usual bucket-o-cob much to the chagrin of clay-stained parents and children alike, we opted to bring … Continue reading
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Volunteer with White Oak Farm in 2011
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Past Natural Building Workshop Photos
I mentioned that we’ve put up some old photos on flickr from natural building workshops that were held here at the farm (in the past 2-3 years), but it seems like they deserve their own post. Over the next few … Continue reading
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Tagged cob, earthen building, eco, green, hand-built, lightstraw clay, natural building, straw bale
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Natural Building Apprenticeship
Have you ever wanted to learn how to build with natural materials like straw bale, cob, light straw clay, and earthen plasters? This summer White Oak Farm is going to host a comprehensive five week program dedicated to natural building. … Continue reading
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