We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Walk the Dragonfly Downs Farm property and explore common, in-season forageables. We will discuss, on average, 3-6 edible species, covering identification, usage, seasonality, and any special notes. We will also provide one seasonal wild foods recipe. This is an informal, group conversation format—Please come prepared to ask questions!

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

Walk the Dragonfly Downs Farm property and explore common, in-season forageables. We will discuss, on average, 3-6 edible species, covering identification, usage, seasonality, and any special notes. We will also provide one seasonal wild foods recipe. This is an informal, group conversation format—Please come prepared to ask questions!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

Walk the Dragonfly Downs Farm property and explore common, in-season forageables. We will discuss, on average, 3-6 edible species, covering identification, usage, seasonality, and any special notes. We will also provide one seasonal wild foods recipe. This is an informal, group conversation format—Please come prepared to ask questions!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Our Home Food Preservation: Jellies class will walk participants through the entire process of turning fresh berries into flavorful jellies. This course is a good introduction to the basics of water bath canning & making fruit preserves. We will discuss the chemistry behind jelly making, and making jellies both with and without commercial pectin.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Walk the Dragonfly Downs Farm property and explore common, in-season forageables. We will discuss, on average, 3-6 edible species, covering identification, usage, seasonality, and any special notes. We will also provide one seasonal wild foods recipe. This is an informal, group conversation format—Please come prepared to ask questions!

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Walk the Dragonfly Downs Farm property and explore common, in-season forageables. We will discuss, on average, 3-6 edible species, covering identification, usage, seasonality, and any special notes. We will also provide one seasonal wild foods recipe. This is an informal, group conversation format—Please come prepared to ask questions!

In Home Food Preservation: Lacto-Fermented Pickles, we will teach participants the basic process of salt brine fermentation. Fermentation is an artful form of food preservation, with nearly infinite room for personalization of flavors. Participants will leave with an understanding of the principles behind successful lacto-fermentation and recipes to get them started at home.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Gardening is an excellent way to get youth engaged in healthy outdoor activity. In our course, youth will learn to care for a home garden throughout the growing season. They’ll learn about starting transplants, preparing the soil, identifying beneficial and pest insects, harvesting, and more. Gardening topics provide hands-on, experiential science learning and a greater appreciate for natural systems. It’s also a great way to get kids excited about vegetables and healthy eating!

We know that children are capable of learning how to identify and use plants in their environment. Our youth foraging club will give youth an empowering connection to the natural world, learning to identify, harvest, and utilize dozens of plants (and recognize few insects, songbirds, and other small animals while they’re at it). By learning to know the plants in their world as familiar friends rather than unrecognizable strangers, youth will find a lifelong connection to the natural world.