For other batches, we replaced the honey with a lavender and basil simple syrups. It's equal parts water and sugar brought a boil with herbs picked from the Discovery Garden! Greetings from Farm Camp! 🌱🐔🚜 Our campers have been having an absolute blast learning all about life on the farm and getting
Elisa has become a close personal friend since our daughters met in kindergarten and became fast and forever friends. We rehabbed and worked with the kids in Mountain School's Gardens together. Elisa has a huge heart and gives time and passion to projects that are meaningful to her. Elisa has chaired our auction for
When I first started doing spring field trips I was a nervous mess. I had little confidence that I was able to do this on my own. It was an amazing experience watching kids have fun and learn more about organic farming and how it benefits the community and our environment. During
Hello, my name is Juana Lona. I am the new intern at Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm! I have always loved being outdoors, whether it's just outside playing or going into nature and exploring. During summers I started working on the lower farm where I harvested and packaged vegetables for CSA members and the
My name is Ulises Castillo. I am a Watsonville native born and raised. Agriculture has been part of my life since a very young age, growing up my family would take me to work with them in the raspberry fields. I can still remember bringing empty containers and taking full ones in
Dear Farm Discovery & Live Earth Family, In this time of isolation, we wanted to reach out to you all and let you know we are thinking of you. We understand that this is an uncertain time for all and that some members of our community may be facing extreme challenges as a
Farm Discovery starts to feel a big shift in November. Our 9 month hustle from the Sheep to Shawl Faire at the Spring Equinox to the end of the Fall Field Trip & Farm Immersion season around Thanksgiving is winding down. We begin to feel the spaces in between the chaos, opportunities to regroup, reflect,
Are your high school students in need of Community Service Hours? Do you know a group looking for a way to give back, or just someone wanting to get their hands dirty and have some time outside? We have a great way for you to do that! We are always looking for volunteers and we
Spring is in full bloom! Finally the rain showers have subsided, and boy have we been busy. Spring field trips are off to a great start, filled with energy from students all over Pajaro Valley, Santa Cruz County and beyond! We love seeing the new faces here at the farm, and for many students, these
Dear LEFDP Supporters, I have entered our organization in the Seeds of Change® Grant Program. Seeds of Change® is an organic food and seed company that is committed to helping organizations across the country create healthier, more sustainable communities. In support of their mission, they are giving community-based gardening and farming programs an opportunity to
