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
Supporter Spotlight Volunteering and performing community service provides essential help for our organization and communities in need, but it can also provide benefits to the volunteers as well. Getting started with volunteering early on is a great way to help others, develop skills, and meet new people. First and foremost when you are helping
November 14 - December 31 Santa Cruz Gives is presented by Good Times in partnership with The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and the support of Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, and Santa Cruz County Bank. It is a holiday fundraising program. The goal is to create a new network of
During a spring field trip this May, Christine had a group of fifth graders gathered in the garden to introduce the concept of habitats. A boy named Isaiah demonstrated his understanding when he proclaimed, “so like, a garden is a habitat for plants!” When a student takes new information and applies it to another area
On Saturday, May 20th we welcomed donors, sponsors & volunteers to the farm for our Supporter’s Picnic. It was a lovely sunny day on our little hill, and guests enjoyed a tour of the farm, a visit with the goats and chickens, as well as live music, refreshments, and a farm-fresh picnic at the discovery
Farm Discovery at Live Earth, formerly Live Earth Farm Discovery Program, offers its eighth summer camp season starting June 12, 2017—just one of the many ways they grow healthy relationships through food, farming and nature. This season, Farm Discovery will host two junior staff positions at its summer day camps. We are now accepting applications
Our Auction is awesome and raises $7,500 because of all of the great items donated by our community. If you make jewelry, canned goods or bath products, your craft can raise money for farm-based nutrition and environmental education. Can't think of a talent of your own to share? You can take a letter to any
We love our volunteers and donors. We can't do what we do without them. So lets have a party and say thank you! If you are a volunteer or donor, you are invited. Saturday March 7th at 2pm at the 'Upper Farm'. 172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville, 95076. There will be snacks, pizza from the cob
Local Volunteers Encouraged to Participate in Largest National Day of Community Service, Opportunities for All to Get Involved Watsonville, CA, October 25, 2014 – The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program, a farm-based nutrition and environmental education organization, today announced plans to celebrate Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. For more
Local Teens are invited to learn with Farm Discovery this summer. Since 2009 Farm Discovery has offered teen leadership positions at their Farm Camps. This year Farm Discovery is offering 4 weeks of summer camps with 3-4 positions for teens at each one. Teens will help guide campers through learning and play in our garden,
