Overview Participants will join an expert-led guided walk on Live Earth Farm- highlighting edible and non-edible fungi found in Santa Cruz County. Mushroom Walk: This is an immersive, hands-on introduction to mushroom foraging and forest ecology led by local expert, Starlynn Hartnek. This workshop emphasizes real-world identification skills, seasonal species recognition, and understanding

Overview Participants will join an expert-led guided walk on Live Earth Farm- highlighting edible and non-edible fungi found in Santa Cruz County. Mushroom Walk: This is an immersive, hands-on introduction to mushroom foraging and forest ecology led by local expert, Starlynn Hartnek. This workshop emphasizes real-world identification skills, seasonal species recognition, and understanding

Explore the process of creating color directly from the land. Participants will learn how to sustainably and ethically gather flowers, plants, and vegetables from the farm, with an emphasis on seasonal materials and respectful harvesting practices. Guided by instructors, you’ll observe how different plant parts—petals, leaves, roots, and skins—produce a wide range of

Fermented Drinks Workshop: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Wellness Join us for a hands-on exploration of traditional fermentation as we craft three probiotic-rich beverages: water kefir, kombucha, and beet kvass. You'll learn to make light, effervescent water kefir using living kefir grains, brew tangy kombucha with a SCOBY culture, and create earthy, mineral-rich beet kvass

Join us for a hands-on experience that takes you from garden to pantry in one rewarding day. This workshop combines the satisfaction of harvest with the practical skills of food preservation, ensuring you can enjoy fresh flavors year-round. Part 1: Harvest Experience We'll begin by heading down to Live Earth Farm, where you'll

Learn the essentials of animal husbandry in this hands-on workshop designed for home & small-scale keepers. Participants will explore best practices for caring for animals, including chickens, goats, and other small livestock, with a focus on creating healthy, safe, and comfortable coops and enclosures. The workshop covers practical topics such as proper feeding,

Participants will learn fundamental sketching & watercolor techniques, from mixing colors and controlling washes to layering and adding detail, while observing and sketching the local flora and fauna of the farm. Guided exercises will help you translate your observations into expressive, dynamic paintings, encouraging both careful study and creative interpretation. Along the way,

Discover the shapes, textures, and patterns of the farm in this printmaking experience. Participants will gather and work with materials ethically and sustainably sourced from the farm—leaves, flowers, spores, fibers, and other organic elements—to explore stamp-making, monoprinting, lithography, and layered compositions. Guided exercises encourage close observation of the farm’s flora & fauna, soils,

This hands-on workshop focuses on making syrups and shrubs for cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks using ingredients sourced directly from the farm. Participants will learn basic techniques, flavor balancing, and safe storage while working with seasonal fruits, herbs, and botanicals. You’ll leave with finished syrups or shrubs to take home and the skills to