This Spring Field Trip season 12 different schools, over 32 classes and more than 650 students became farmers with us for a day or more. They learned to grow food and what they can do to participate in the food system in a positive way. Specifically they learned to sort their lunch waste and what
We love getting "thank you" notes from students. They are so creative and fun. The process of making them reinforces what they experienced here at the farm and it just makes us feel warm and fuzzy.
Williams Colleges students help build a compost pile. In January Farm Discovery hosted students from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts for two weeks of working and studying sustainable farming at Live Earth Farm. Their work in the fields lead to high level discussions about the serious issues surrounding our food system. The students explored
The 2015 Summer Day Camps with Live Earth Farm Discovery Program were a great success! Almost 100 children attended our five weeks of camp this year. More than ever! We also exceeded all prior years' scholarship generosity, thanks in part to two generous grants from two local family foundations. These grants additionally helped to fund
Our spring tour season is coming to an end this week. We had the privilege of serving over 25 different groups, classes, and schools. Some students visited for a few hours and others stayed for a few days. We never know what kind of long term or life changing impact the farm visit will have
We love our volunteers and donors. We can't do what we do without them. So lets have a party and say thank you! If you are a volunteer or donor, you are invited. Saturday March 7th at 2pm at the 'Upper Farm'. 172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville, 95076. There will be snacks, pizza from the cob
The variety of projects and creative output from the Wavecrest adolescent students is inspiring. Each week brings new accomplishments and progress. Enjoy a piece of farm inspired poetry from Alec. The Evils I know a magical place Where all can stay in peace A place where one an observe nature at its purest Where all
The Homeschool Program has been a huge success this season. Each month 50 kids and parents arrive on the farm for 3 hours of exploration, gardening, tasting, science and free play. Parents are enjoying the day just as much as the kids. In February we explored plant physiology and photosynthesis and "the 6 plant parts.”