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

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