This hands-on candle-making workshop introduces participants to the basics of crafting simple, functional candles using ethically and sustainably sourced materials from the farm. Participants will explore natural scents, including essential oils, and learn safe pouring techniques, scent blending, and best practices for use and care. Each person will leave with a finished candle
Enjoy a relaxed evening out while your kids enjoy an unforgettable night on the farm. Children will be cared for by Farm Discovery staff and enjoy an evening filled with hands-on crafts, group games, and time to explore the farm after dark. A guided night walk will invite kids to look up at
Join Molly for a two part sourdough boule workshop! This is an expansion of the single day sourdough workshop, and will include the science of gluten, how processing affects our food, fermentation tips, and two days of instruction (for proper rise and structure strengthening). We'll cover types of flour, ideal fermentation conditions, troubleshooting
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
Join Farm Discovery's Executive Director, Jessica Ridgeway for a live interview with long time environmental educator, board member and Banana Slug String Band Bassist, Doug Dirt. These two have been sharing great conversations everywhere from the farm to local music venues and even the Sierras for over a decade. Join them live from the
Join us at local low-waste living boutique Ethos to sip, shop, and support community nourishment. Grab a drink and small bites while shopping for those on your holiday list and enter our raffle featuring outdoor experiences and local goodies. Support your community and small businesses! 10% of sales will support Farm Discovery's Santa
Celebrate the season with us at Fruition Brewing! Join us for a festive evening filled with delicious food, drinks, and good company. Unwind and toast to the transformative year Farm Discovery has had. Located on East Lake Avenue in Watsonville, our venue is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family. We can’t
Celebrate the season with a cozy, family-friendly baking workshop set right on the farm where many of our ingredients are grown. Together we’ll explore the magic of holiday baking, from classic flavors to creative twists—with vegan-friendly options available for every recipe. During this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of baking as well
Get your tickets now! Hey there, fellow gardeners! Ready to dive into what might just be the best gardening season on the California Central Coast? While the rest of the country is putting their gardens to bed, we're just getting started with those perfect 50-70°F days and that wonderful rain. What We'll
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