Summer is in full swing at Farm Discovery, and our campers have been busy exploring, creating, and connecting with the land, animals, and each other! At the start of the week, campers focus on learning essential skills—like properly handling kitchen utensils and safely using garden tools. By week’s end,
Our baby chicks are growing up fast, and we can hardly believe they're just two months old! From tiny, fluffy hatchlings to feathery adolescents, they've already grown nearly four times their original size. It's been such a joy watching them thrive under our care, and even more delightful to see
We’re excited to share that, thanks to the incredible support from our community and the success of our 2024 annual Forage: Fall Feast, we’ve built a brand-new tool shed next to our Discovery Garden! This addition is more than just a place to store our tools—it’s a symbol of what
Last week, we welcomed a wonderful group of kids to the farm for Spring Break Camp! Campers spent the week hiking to the redwood grove, building fairy houses, planting seeds, harvesting fresh produce, and cooking up delicious farm-fresh meals. It was a week full of adventure, creativity, and connection with nature. Our young
Introduction To Food Deserts Watsonville, California is renowned for its fertile agricultural valley, abundant with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Despite, the the areas reputation, people of low-income still struggle to find sufficient food and accessibility to stores nearby. food deserts are areas where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious
As the winter solstice approaches, bringing with it the shortest day and longest night of the year, we are reminded of the cyclical rhythms of nature. This celestial event is a moment for reflection, renewal, and gratitude, offering a chance to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature. For us at Farm Discovery, the
Check out some of our highlights from our 2024 camp season!
As Farm Camp 2024 concludes, we reflect on a season filled with learning, work, and community. The camp brought together campers of various ages and backgrounds, all eager to engage with farming and nature. Each moment was packed with hands-on activities and valuable lessons. We can’t wait to see what next summer brings! A
We say happy trails to Emily Hackett, who joined Farm Discovery as an Americorps Service Member last year. Emily has been a shining beacon of positivity, always eager to dive into any task with enthusiasm and a ready to get her hands dirty. Her impact has left hundreds of children
Meet Ash - our new educator for Farm Discovery programming! Ash is a recent graduate of Environmental Studies at UCSC. Her passion for agriculture and soil health began in her hometown of San Juan Capistrano, where she volunteered at the Ecology Center. She later interned and
