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
Meet Itzel – our newest member to the Farm Discovery crew! Itzel hopped on board with us in late February, perfectly timed to experience the beginning of springtime on the farm. Join us in welcoming her as she joins us in helping our community flourish! She is part of BioJam's
As the winter wet settles over Live Earth Farm, nestled in the heart of the Pajaro Valley in Santa Cruz County, California, we at Farm Discovery eagerly welcome the Winter Solstice—a time of profound significance in the natural cycle of our surroundings. Beyond the boundaries of our 150-acre patchwork of organic farmland, riparian corridors,
Welcome Emily! We are so excited to welcome our first Americorps member to Farm Discovery. Emily started in early September and has already made such a positive impact for our team. If you see her around be sure to say hi! Emily is currently an Americorps Service Member through Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, Watsonville,
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We are so excited for our team working Farm Camp this summer! We have hired two new seasonal staff to join us for eight weeks as summer camp counselors. Max Freedman is a Corralitos native and experienced outdoor educator. He has worked in various summer camps, outdoor schools, and education programs, most recently working
Aside from community service, this is Ulises first time working with kids. And his very first time working with kids on a farm. He always gets the best helpers in the Discovery Garden with students, families and volunteers, he's great with capturing their attention with fun magic tricks!
My name is Stephanie Spross and I am the new Assistant Director of Education. I joined Farm Discovery in June. I moved to the area to attend college at CSUMB and fell in love with all the opportunities we have to connect with nature. During college I studied Marine Ecology and worked as a
