Farm Discovery’s farm-based day camps offer local kids the opportunity to play and work in the Discovery Garden, and Live Earth Farm’s fields, visit the animal pens and create in the kitchen of a working, organic farm that is also host to diverse native habitats. Campers learn to eat well and live well as environmental
On April 12th, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing will host Thank you Thursday for Farm Discovery on their great, Westside, dog-friendly patio. $1 of every pint sold will go to Farm Discovery to support hands-on farm-based education and nutrition programs for local youth. A CALL TO ACTION!!! DRINK BEER, DO GOOD!!!! Every Thursday SCMB hosts a
Did you notice something new about our logo? In our 10th year of operation, we decided to take a look at our existing logo and rework it to better reflect the wonderful work we're doing at Farm Discovery. We'd love to know what you think about it! Join the discussion on instagram
It’s been feeling like spring lately! The time of year has come when we are busy mowing cover crop and overturning earth getting ready for summer planting. Spring is a special time on the farm, where we wait patiently for our favorite farm treats to ripen, and get to welcome some new life onto the
Be sure to sign up for our summer camps at Farm Discovery! We are so excited to have 30+ scholarships to give to families who need and we are offering a second season of teen camp this year, Fields & Meals. LIT & Junior Staff positions for Summer 2018 are STILL available! This a great
Scholarships for Local Youth to Get Kids on the Farm to Explore Food, Farming, Nature and Health Conquering nature deficit disorder and knowing where their food comes from are just two of the accomplishments this summer’s cohort of Farm Discovery campers will be bragging about when they head back to school this fall. The farm-based
One of my favorite spring foods are freshly shucked English Peas. The shucking itself can take some time, but I like to split the work with a friend and chat while keeping our hands busy. Despite the work, fresh peas are so worth the effort for their sweet, juicy, bright flavor. As with most Pasta
In today’s technology-driven world, teens can be disconnected from their environment and spend less time outdoors, which threatens their health and well-being. NEEF surveyed teens across the country to better understand how they interact with the outdoors, and who they turn to for information about the environment. In celebration of EE Week, NEEF is hosting a Twitter Chat on connecting teens
