We know first-hand how difficult online schooling has been for students and the strain it puts on families, especially acute for working parents. That’s one reason we have been so happy to offer distance learning support and farm care while schools remain closed to in person instruction. Students spend their morning in the
As summer comes to an end, we reflect on all the fun times we had during our Summer Farm Camp. This summer would not have been what it was without our dedicated team of Jr. Staff and Leaders in Training (LIT). Over the six weeks of summer camp, our team of students from all over
This month saw the end of summer camp, and what a season it was! We were delighted to offer 4 different programs this year; Art on the Farm camp, Farm to Table camp, Sprouts camp, and Leaders in Training. Along with regular activities such as berry harvests and exploration of the main working farm, each
Summer Farm Camp is around the corner and spots are filling fast. Our camps are filled with adventures driven by our core mission of providing enriching activities focused on food, farming, and nature education. At farm camp, kids learn not just where their food comes from, but also get to play a part in growing,
Happy Solstice, Midsummer, Kupala, Ukon juhla! How will you be celebrating the longest day of the year? At Farm Discovery we are weaving flowers, building a bonfire (or a small wildfire safe campfire) and making cob oven pizzas at our campout, and curling up in farm crates when we need a break (because didn't your
Scholarships for Local Youth to Get Kids on the Farm to Explore Food, Farming, Nature and Health Conquering nature deficit disorder and knowing where their food comes from are just two of the accomplishments this summer’s cohort of Farm Discovery campers will be bragging about when they head back to school this fall. The farm-based
On December 5th 34 first graders from Ann Soldo Elementary visited Farm Discovery. They fed our chickens and goats, learned the nutritional differences between an apple and apple cider, while pressing their own cider; and they practiced identifying foods in various stages of their life cycle in a garden scavenger hunt. At the end of
Thank you! Whether you contributed time and energy, a financial gift, or both, you helped us build a strong Farm Discovery community in 2016. Because of people like you, we had a successful year including a summer farm camp season where half of the 111 campers received financial aid! Want to give the gift of
Growing and preparing sustainably farmed food supports healthy bodies, healthy ecosystems and healthy economies. One person’s day-to-day choices, even a child’s, can positively impact and support the health of our community. The camps at Live Earth Farm provide an extended opportunity for campers to explore their relationship to food. They plant and tend the garden
As I dive into my college adventure I cannot help but reflect upon the importance experience has added to my life, credentials, and knowledge. Being part of the LEFDP Leader In Training program for five years now has not only extended my love of organic, wholesome farming but also enhanced what it means to teach,
