Skyline Regenerative Ecology Project

​The Skyline Tavern Regenerative Ecology Project, in collaboration with Ecosystem Restoration Artistry Systems (ERAS), is a climate-adaptive restoration initiative located along Portland’s Forest Park corridor. STP was initiated by Enviromental Filmmaker Scott Ray Becker, of Black Dog Art Ensemble 501c3 and Bear Deluxe Magazine. "STP explores contemporary culture and environmental issues through the creative arts and social practice as a living canvas for exploration and experimentation with ecological art, place making, and (sometimes when the moon is right) community events. STP integrates creativity and sustainability to develop experiments, works, and excursions that surprise and educate, catalyzing perceptual change. We believe that the spark of artful engagement positively impacts people, as does spending time in this natural setting."

 

The STP Regenerative Ecology project integrates ecosystem restoration, regenerative forestry, watershed repair, and biodiversity enhancement to restore ecological function across degraded upland and slope ecosystems.

Through contour-aligned keyline swales, phytoremediating bioswales, and native revegetation, the site enhances water retention, filters urban runoff, and rebuilds soil microbial networks. Restoration of oak savannas, transitional and syntropic native food forests support pollinators, birds, and amphibians (including the red-legged frog!!) by reconnecting fragmented habitats through wildlife corridors.

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We are currently tracking our stewardship practices as we contribute to an international working group dedicated to impact assessment and scaling for regenerative sites. This includes tracking KPIs that matter for the multifaceted species community we are serving: plant species biodiversity, AM species health, forage and food availibility, soil ghg/carbon content, microbial biomass, infiltration rates, wildlife presence and more are measured quarterly. The project serves as a regional model for integrating restoration science, community stewardship, and climate resilience in the Cascadia bioregion to align with SER and the UNs Decade of Ecosystem Restoration goals.

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May our efforts on this project lead to the deepening and enriching of interspecies relating, as we become more aware of the intelligence and agency of all species.

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Page and project details are updated as project progresses. Spring 2025

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