Visit: 100 Cottage Grove Dr., Youngstown, OH 44505

Bending Oak Permaculture Farm

Showing The World What Is Possible

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Join Hailey Stern on this informative tour as she leads you in learning to identify common trees and woody plants in Ohio.

The Making of Bending Oak

Join a staff member in a guided tour of the farm to get an in-depth explanation of how bending oak was created.

Experience the History

Intro to Permaculture Workshop

Let us introduce you to permaculture. Join us at bending oak to better understand the thought process that goes behind permaculture design and see it in action.

Get Introduced

8-day PDC Courses

Join us to learn about what permaculture is, how it works, and become a permaculture pro!

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Mushroom & Wild Edibles Hike

Join wild food enthusiast Don King (the mushroom hunter) for a presentation focusing on wild mushrooms and other edibles that can be found here in Ohio.

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Bending Oak Permaculture Farm is an educational farm committed to our mission of showing people what is possible when looking to create a more sustainable world.

Through classes, workshops, school tours, community programs and hands-on experiences, we look to demonstrate attainable practices to better the lives of all people as we move towards a sustainable culture. We invite you to come and experience how you can create a more sustainable life for you, your family, friends and your community.

What's To See?

Get a preview of the features of this farm that make it so unique. See what the Design Element Permaculture Posters from our self-guided tour can teach you.

What's To Do?

We are constantly planning events at the farm such as family game nights, movie nights, and even seasonal activities such as a haunted Halloween trail!

What's To Learn?

We offer courses and workshops each month that help bring you closer to being a sustainable superhero! Sign up for one of our many offerings such as our 8-Day PDC course or our Cob Oven workshop.