Winter Watershed Curriculum
This winter we continued our partnership with Monterey Peninsula Regional Peninsula Parks District Let's Get Outdoors program and implemented a new curriculum - Water & Winter: Exploring Our Local Watershed. Families joined for a morning of exploring how water moves through our farm, meeting the plants and animals of winter, and reflecting on how people can share and protect
Goodbyes and Hellos
As we enter the spring season, we wave goodbye to Garrett Hambaro, former Development Manager, and Ash Bahena, former Education Associate. We are immensely grateful for their hard work, dedication, and energy they brought to Farm Discovery. Ash started with Farm Discovery as a Seasonal Educator, then Americorp Servicemember, and then Education Associate. Ash is continuing on to work
Kale and Potato Salad
Kale Potato Salad with Grainy Mustard Dressing From With Food and Love Ingredients Salad Ingredients 1 pound fingerling potatoes 3 cups kale, finely shredded 1/2 cup green onions, diced small 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup grainy mustard 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon
Supporter Spotlight: Mary Wood
At Farm Discovery, we’re lucky to have an amazing community of supporters who bring their energy and dedication to our mission. One such superstar is Mary Wood. Last year, we were proud to welcome a new supporter, Mary Wood of Aptos. Mary chooses to support Farm Discovery because she believes in the
The Joy of Goats
Last winter we had the privilege of welcoming 2 new members to our Farm Discovery animal family! Pepper and Acorn joined Rosie, expanding our goat herd from 1 to 3! Throughout the year they help teach students about animal care, goat anatomy, and why they are important to land management, expanding students' knowledge of environmental stewardship and
Santa Cruz Gives Year End Thank You!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $40,000 for our Santa Cruz Gives fundraiser! Your support will have a lasting impact on our nutrition security and education programs, helping local families get fresh, nutritious food and instill environmental stewardship to our youth in 2026. A huge thank you to every donor who made this possible and