A sampling of programs and projects we’re working on…
Harvest Helpers Program
Ongoing. FOLF volunteers initiated this program in 2023 to help increase produce donations from Luscher gardens to Lake Oswego food assistance organizations. In 2023, our team delivered more than 1,500 pounds of fresh fruits & veggies to Hunger Fighters Oregon. Growing year over year, our 2025 donation total was more that 4,000 pounds. Go to Harvest Helpers webpage.
Walks & Talks Program
Ongoing. A series of small learning events (Talks) and tours (Walks) focused on urban agriculture, environmental education, and the Luscher Area’s history and natural resources. To learn more view our Walks & Talks webpage.
“Woodsy Hideaway” Project
2025. FOLF volunteers cleared ivy and debris to help restore this 300 sq ft natural area on the Farm to be used for summer youth camps & classes.
The area, on the northern end of the Luscher/Lang hedgerow, has since been professionally cleared of invasive growth to make way for restoration of the entire hedgerow.
Harvest Scarecrow Project
Ongoing. In 2023, FOLF volunteers assumed responsibility for ‘glamming’ installing the much-loved Luscher Farm Harvest Scarecrows. Delighting visitors since 2009, the Luscher “Crows” were inspired by then Farm Coordinator Karen Davis and volunteer Nancy Sergeant who enlisted her friends from the Oswego Garden Club. Nancy’s team wowed us each year with new themes & styles until it was paused for the pandemic. View Photo Show. View articles: Oregonian Oct 2012; LO Review Aug 2013.
Children’s Garden Greenhouse
2022. FOLF raised funds to purchase and install a new 20 x 20 ft greenhouse to better serve several of Luscher Farm’s most important programs: Adopt-A-Plot Program (35+ participants annually).; Children’s Educational Programs (500+ participants annually); and Community Gardens Program (200+ participants annually).
Produce Wash Station
2021. FOLF raised funds to create a wash station on the eastern side of the Luscher Barn for use by the City’s 12-acre Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs are membership organizations offering residents and non-residents a chance to by ‘shares’ to receive weekly distributions of fresh, Luscher-grown produce throughout the year.
The original CSA at Luscher Farm Park was operated by 47th Ave Farm for 20 years until 2025 when the current operator, Wild Geese Farm, took over.
Visit Wild Geese Farm to learn more and purchase your share.
