As part of a summer camp project, campers with our CCAC fellows painted a mural to explain the important components of compost. They did a phenomenal job! It's so colorful and vibrant. Our CCAC fellows started our three bin compost system where our food waste is collected and
Summer Farm Camp at Farm Discovery is all about exploring, creating, and connecting with the land, animals, and each other! At the start of the week, campers get know their peers with group games, creating name tags (via wood cookies) and learning about a week at farm camp entails.
During Spring Break Camp campers tuned in to their inner artists. Taking inspiration from the natural world they decorated terracotta tiles & made creations from clay. The younger campers painted terracotta tiles which eventually will be added to a larger tile art project. Hopefully next year
At Farm Discovery, we’re lucky to have volunteers who bring their energy and dedication to our mission. This volunteer appreciation month we want to recognize Amy O'Brien. How She Got Involved Amy connected with Farm Discovery via Idealist while looking for volunteer opportunities. She supported us by logging countless hours of
At Farm Discovery, we’re lucky to have an amazing community of supporters who bring their energy and dedication to our mission. One such superstar is Mary Wood. Last year, we welcomed a new supporter, Mary Wood of Aptos. How She Got Involved Mary chose to give to Farm
Last winter we had the privilege of welcoming 2 new members to our Farm Discovery animal family! Pepper and Acorn joined Rosie, expanding our goat herd from 1 to 3! Throughout the year they help teach students about animal care, goat anatomy, and why they are important to land management, expanding students'
At Farm Discovery, we’re lucky to have an amazing community of volunteers who bring their energy and dedication to our mission. One such superstar is Mary Delavega. About Mary Mary began volunteering with us in the summer of 2020 when COVID was still new. We had begun delivering produce to
At Farm Discovery, we’re lucky to have an amazing community of volunteers who bring their energy and dedication to our fields. One such superstar is Courtnay Perry. Over the past few weekends, Courtnay has spent more than 80 hours with us in the fields, and her positivity and enthusiasm have
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
