The Homeschool Program has been a huge success this season. Each month 50 kids and parents arrive on the farm for 3 hours of exploration, gardening, tasting, science and free play. Parents are enjoying the day just as much as the kids. In February we explored plant physiology and photosynthesis and "the 6 plant parts.” [...]
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 [...]
On March 21st, the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program will host the 6th annual Sheep to Shawl event at Live Earth Farm. Professional shearer, Bruce Wool, will demonstrate his trade throughout the day, while his wife spins yarn alongside him. We are looking for volunteers to guide guests through hands on demonstrations of every part [...]
Charity Match is almost at an end. Every donation of $20 or more by February 27th gets a 20% match and builds our scholarship fund for underserved kids to learn to grow, and prepare healthy, farm fresh foods. We are so grateful for your meaningful contribution. The fine print. . . Donations are accepted through [...]
This summer Live Earth Farm Discovery is offering three unique camps. Since 2009 LEFDP has hosted small groups of children for a week of Art on the Farm Camp along with a Leader in Training Program for teens. This year in addition to two weeks of Art on the Farm Camp for 6-12 year olds, [...]
Please download the Goodshop app so that all of your online shopping can support Live Earth Farm Discovery. We raise a few hundred dollars each year this way and with your help we cold make it thousands! We have partnered with Goodshop so that now you can feel great about your online shopping! When you [...]
New in 2015 Fall Overnights! 2-3 night farm stays for small groups of any age. project and inquiry-based curriculum
Taylor's Crop & Field Notes: The farm is particularly alive and green right now, thanks to that lovely warm rain we had a few weekends ago, and though it may still technically be winter the tempo these past few weeks is definitely starting to pick back up with the fields and orchards awakening early from [...]
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boned, skinned organic chicken breast, halved lengthwise (optional) 1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground pepper, divided 1 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves cut into bite-sized pieces 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon 1 green garlic clove, [...]
Ingredients: About 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 small head Savoy cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges ¾ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 clove green garlic, plus part of the tender green stem, chopped 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves plus thyme sprigs ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon flour 1 [...]
