Learn. Connect. Live Intentionally.
The Porch Swing Collective is a place to gather, learn, share, and build community around the things that connect us—to our food, the natural world, our communities, one another, and the places we call home.
Through workshops, classes, and practical resources, we explore the knowledge and skills that help us live more intentionally and understand the world around us—from gardening, food preservation, and traditional skills to ecology, herbalism, local food systems, regenerative agriculture, and so much more.
But learning is only part of what we’re building here. The Porch Swing Collective is rooted in the belief that knowledge becomes more powerful when it’s shared. We want to create opportunities for people to meet, teach, learn from, support, and care for one another—and to build stronger, more connected and resilient communities along the way.
Everyone is welcome here. Come curious. Bring what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you can. There’s room for you on the porch.
How The Porch Swing Collective Came To Be
The Porch Swing Collective grew from a simple belief: the knowledge that helps us feed ourselves, care for our homes and communities, understand the natural world, and live more connected lives should be shared.
What began as one person’s search for a more intentional way of living grew into something much bigger—a vision for a place where people could gather, learn from one another, build practical skills, and strengthen the connections that make communities thrive.
Our Mission
The Porch Swing Collective exists to make practical knowledge more accessible, strengthen the connections between people and the world around them, and create opportunities for learning, sharing, and community building. We believe that when people have the knowledge, skills, and support to participate more fully in their homes, food systems, communities, and ecosystems, we build something stronger together.
Learn With Us
Our workshops bring people together to learn practical skills, explore new ideas, ask questions, and learn from people who know their stuff. Join us online—and eventually in person—for workshops covering everything from gardening and food preservation to ecology, food systems, herbalism, traditional skills, and more.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Learning doesn’t always happen on a schedule. Explore a growing library of practical guides, workbooks, reference materials, videos, courses, and other resources designed to help you dig deeper, try something new, or keep learning long after a workshop ends.
Pull Up A Chair
Stay connected with The Porch Swing Collective. Hear about new workshops and resources, seasonal ideas, community projects, stories, and other things we’re growing together.