Edible Evanston maintains a demonstration Food Forest and Orchard with a diverse planting of perennial edible trees, shrubs, and small plants, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms and herbs. The multi-layered Food Forest is designed to mimic the natural balance of a forest by utilizing permaculture principles as a demonstration of how residents can grow their own healthy food and how individuals can foster biodiversity and grow a variety of food sources at the same time. These diverse locally produced foods include fruits and other foods with higher levels of antioxidants and high nutrient density which improve the health of vulnerable populations. We use and teach techniques to enhance soil-health, which increases carbon storage in the soil.