Rice Paper Wraps

These rice paper wraps are a go to for me in the summer months when I crave something light. They are fun, colorful, easy, and a great way to pack in the veggies. The ingredients are simple and fresh. And your kiddos will love to create so many different variations. https://elsaswholesomelife.wordpress.com/ Rice Paper [...]

By |2016-05-31T16:57:07-07:00May 31st, 2016|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Rice Paper Wraps

Farm To Table and Nature Based Art Camps go into their fifth summer at Live Earth Farm

Conquering nature deficit disorder and knowing where their food comes from are just two of the accomplishments this summer’s cohort of Live Earth Farm Discovery campers will be bragging about when they head back to school this fall. The farm-based day camps offer local kids the opportunity to play and work in the fields and [...]

By |2015-05-22T10:08:51-07:00May 22nd, 2015|Discover This!, Looking Forward|Comments Off on Farm To Table and Nature Based Art Camps go into their fifth summer at Live Earth Farm

Strawberry Sauce

Strawberry Sauce photo credit: Eat Live Run There is no better time to get sweet strawberries than right now. We are coming into peak season for this delicious fruit. When I’m not eating them fresh, I’ve been making strawberry sauce. It is so simple and so versatile. I’ve been adding it to my [...]

By |2015-05-21T09:31:52-07:00May 21st, 2015|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Strawberry Sauce

Summer Vegetable Soup

A few weeks ago, I was getting ready to head off to the east coast for vacation, when I realized that I had an abundance of veggies in my fridge- something that frequently occurs during these summer months. I have a difficult time seeing food go to waste, and I couldn’t bear seeing the bounty [...]

By |2014-08-26T14:32:41-07:00August 25th, 2014|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Vegetable Soup

Summer Camps at Live Earth Farm, A Blast For All

Our Summer Day Camps were a great success! We hosted more sessions and participants than ever. Thanks to all the donors who helped make it possible for kids to come to camp who might not have been able to come without financial support. This year we had two art themed camps where we integrated crafts, [...]

By |2014-08-26T14:24:58-07:00August 23rd, 2014|Discover This!, Notes from the Field Classroom|Comments Off on Summer Camps at Live Earth Farm, A Blast For All

Farm Camps at Live Earth, an LIT Perspective

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, [...]

By |2014-04-25T13:27:40-07:00April 25th, 2014|Discover This!, Student Corner|Comments Off on Farm Camps at Live Earth, an LIT Perspective

Summer Fun on the Farm for All Ages

photo credit: Ruth Diaz Learn and play at Live Earth Farm in the Discovery Garden and Fields, the chicken pasture, goat pen, pony corral, and in the kitchen classroom. The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program offers programs for all ages throughout the summer including week long camps, u-pick events, and drop in programs [...]

By |2014-04-25T10:26:50-07:00April 7th, 2014|Discover This!, Looking Forward|Comments Off on Summer Fun on the Farm for All Ages

Notes from the Field Classroom: Summer Visitors and Work in the Garden

As camp season came to a close, the Discovery Program realized just how fast the summer is passing and how close we are to fall tour season! In between the hustle and bustle of camps and tours, we have had a couple weeks to take inventory, take a breath and take some much needed vacation [...]

By |2013-08-19T15:16:42-07:00August 17th, 2013|Discover This!, Notes from the Field Classroom|Comments Off on Notes from the Field Classroom: Summer Visitors and Work in the Garden

Student Corner: Food What?! Summer Program!

 The youth empowerment organization "Food What?!" brought their summer job program to Live Earth Farm. Each Friday 20 youth came to the farm and worked side by side with farmers, harvesting, planting, sorting, and weeding. This was a great way to integrate young community members into our farming family. It was mutually beneficial for both groups. The [...]

By |2013-08-19T15:29:53-07:00August 17th, 2013|Discover This!, Student Corner|Comments Off on Student Corner: Food What?! Summer Program!
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