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- About Farm Discovery
- Camps & Youth Programs
- Contact Information
- Farm Visits & Logistics
- Field Trips & School Programs
- Programs & Experiences
- Registration & Planning
- Supporting Farm Discovery
- Volunteering & Community Engagement
- Workshops & Events
Contact information, directions, and program inquiries can be found on the Contact page at farmdiscovery.org/contact.
Yes. Farm Discovery partners with Live Earth Farm and many community organizations to grow and distribute fresh organic produce to our community members most in need.
You can support Farm Discovery by:
- Making a donation
- Sponsoring youth scholarships
- Joining our Sustainability Circle
- Sponsoring the Fall Feast
- Seeding our Endowment
- Attending events and workshops
- Telling your friends & family about Farm Discovery
- Liking & sharing on social media
Yes. Volunteer opportunities include education program docents, farm projects, data entry, labelling products & mailers events, and group volunteer days. Training is provided for many roles.
Please wear close-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring water, sun protection, and be prepared for uneven terrain.
For the safety of the children who visit, we ask that you leave your animals at home. We have dogs on the farm, whose purpose is to protect the farm from other animals. There is rarely adequate shade for you to leave your animal in the car while on site.
If you need your service dog to accompany you to our site, please contact us in advance and have your service dog clearly marked. We will do our best to prepare for your animal’s visit and accommodate your needs for a service animal.
A Farm Walk is a self-guided experience that allows visitors to explore the farm, gardens, and animal areas while connecting with nature.
No. Workshops are beginner-friendly & open to anyone interested in learning hands-on skills.
Workshops include, but are not limited to:
- Fermentation and pickling
- Sourdough and baking
- Mushroom foraging
- Natural crafts and art
- Farm and food skills
Workshops are designed for all experience levels.
Yes. Farm Discovery offers Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving & Winter Break Farm Camp programs, as well as leadership opportunities for older youth.
The Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program is a youth leadership and mentorship opportunity for older campers who want to deepen their connection to farming, food systems, and community. LITs support Farm Camp activities, model positive leadership, and build skills in teamwork, responsibility, communication, and environmental stewardship while working alongside Farm Discovery educators.
Farm Camp is a seasonal youth program where children ages 5–13 participate in farming, cooking, art, hiking, animal care, and outdoor play in a supportive, nature-based environment. With Leader in Training positions for youth ages 13+
Farm Camps are now being offered 10 weeks in the summer and during spring, thanksgiving and winter school breaks.
Yes. Field trips align with Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Environmental Principles and Concepts (EP&Cs), with an emphasis on experiential learning.
Students explore the farm through hands-on activities such as harvesting crops, meeting and caring for animals, learning about composting, plant life cycles, ecology and nutrition.
Field trips are designed for early childhood through university and can be adapted to meet grade-level learning standards.
Yes, some programs are seasonal, with the majority offered in spring, summer, and fall. Workshops & family experiences are offered throughout the year.
Yes. Farm Discovery offers full & partial scholarships to increase access for schools, families & community members experiencing financial barriers.
Registration links are available on each program page. Advance registration is recommended, as space is limited for many programs.
Yes. Farm Discovery offers workshops, Farm Walks & special events designed for adults, families & multigenerational participants.
Yes. Programs are experiential and interactive, including planting, harvesting, animal care, cooking, nature exploration, and outdoor science & art.
Farm Discovery offers:
- School field trips aligned with science & nutrition standards
- Farm Camps for children & youth available – spring, summer, thanksgiving & winter school holidays
- Farm School for school groups from 3rd grade to university
- Corporate Volunteer & Team Building opportunties
- Family Farm Walks
- Hands-on Workshops for adults & families
- Seasonal & special community events
Farm Discovery’s Mission is to empower youth and families to build and sustain healthy food, farming, social and natural systems.
Farm Discovery operates at Live Earth Farm, a 150-acre organic farm in the Pajaro Valley of Santa Cruz County, California, surrounded by farmland, redwood forest, and a riparian corridor.
Farm Discovery is a nonprofit organization based at Live Earth Farm in the Pajaro Valley that empowers youth and families to regenerate health in food, farming, nature, and community through hands-on education.