Last week, we welcomed a wonderful group of kids to the farm for Spring Break Camp! Campers spent the week hiking to the redwood grove, building fairy houses, planting seeds, harvesting fresh produce, and cooking up delicious farm-fresh meals. It was a week full of adventure, creativity, and connection with nature. Our young
It's apple season here at Farm Discovery, and there’s nothing better than being able to use fresh apples to make delicious recipes. We are excited to share an apple cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe perfect for fall. It’s simple, cozy, and no added sugar for the whole family to enjoy! (Recipe credit: Kim's Cravings)
As the warm days of summer keep coming, our campers have been busy exploring the many seasonal foods we grow in our garden. This year, zucchini has taken center stage, becoming a camp favorite. Not only is it versatile and nutritious, but it's also a fantastic way to introduce young palates to fresh
Strawberries are in abundance here in the Farm Discovery fields! This yummy fruit is a springtime staple. There are so many wonderful ways to make treats and meals from strawberries, besides an easy delicious strawberries and cream. One easy to way stretch out the flavor is by making a jam. Jam is so
Carrots are a springtime staple. And what better way to sneak in some veggies than in some carrot pancakes. It's a great source of protein and taste almost like carrot cake. Top with yogurt or add in some nuts for some extra flavor and nutrition. Amy from YummyToddlerFood has lots of other kid friendly
As part of our ongoing outreach initiatives, we've initiated a series of taste test visits for students within PVUSD, ALSD, and MPUSD. This past month we began conducting taste test for the youth in our community. Our goal is to get kids to be adventurous, to learn about a good diet, and gain some
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
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
Rain, rain, come again, oh won't you help my plant's life to begin. It's spring again! After a very wet start to the winter we hit a dry spell; nonetheless, farm activities must go on. Without further ado let us begin! Since March we have spaded the field, incorporated compost, listed the beds,
Hello, my name is Denise Bloodsaw and I am the new Education Associate for Farm Discovery at Live Earth! My environmental and outdoor education journey began in 2013. In Connecticut, I volunteered and worked at Mystic Aquarium, educating guests about wildlife conservation and research. My interest in working with animals and kids began the
