Rad Traditions – The Ecology Center

A 5-week after-school program, guided by our Grow Eat Make principles, that offers a holistic experience of The Ecology Center through the lens and tools of the farmer, the chef and the artist.

Autumn Sessions

Join us in exploring the farm this autumn as we allign with the unique rhythm of the season. The work of autumn is to harvest summer’s energy and preserve its abundance for the coming winter’s rest.

The Dried Flower Project

Week of September 12th – Week of October 10th

The MILPA Project

Week of October 17th – November 14th

Each 5-week session is offered Monday-Thursday at 3:30pm – 5:30pm with activities adapted to each age group:

Mondays: ages 11-14
Tuesdays: ages 7-12
Wednesdays: ages 5-10
Thursdays: ages 5-10

Cost
$150 per student
per 5-week session

The Dried Flower Project

Week of September 12th
through Week of October 10th

Join us in an exploration of drying, dyeing, and decorating—three powerful autumnal themes that play an integral role in the life cycle of our farm. We’ll explore these themes through the Regenerative Organic Certified flowers we grow on the farm, with thematic daily projects such as:

On the Farm

Seed exploration
Soil care in our Farm Lab
Flower and pollinator exploration
Harvesting and drying

In the Kitchen

Intro to kitchen skills
Experimenting with fermentation and preservation
Decoration and presentation

In the Studio

Ceramic + pottery experience
Flower exploration (bouquets, wreaths, etc.)
Plant natural dye

The MILPA Project

Week of October 17th
through November 14th

Join us in an exploration of The Three Sisters— Corn, Beans, and Squash. This trio tells the story of collaboration on the land and inspires us to find our own strong qualities that we can weave into our community. Projects may include: