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A Place to Learn, A Place to Grow, An Urban Oasis
 Eco
Village is becoming the centerpiece of the community,
a haven where all are welcome and where visitors
can learn how to create a healthy environment
and socially just society.
Eco Village Farm Center is used to grow organic
fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers which will
be available to the community through a local
farmer's market. In addition, local families will
be able to become "members" of the Eco
Village Farm. Local families will have the opportunity
to join CSA and receive seasonal produce at affordable
prices.
To
help feed the farm, a special insect garden is
being created to attract butterflies and other
pollinators. To help feed visitors, picnic tables
are available. For the enjoyment of all, a fenced
area houses small animals such as rabbits and
chickens.
Enivronmental Educational & Horticultural
Institute
Eco Village Farm Center operates
its program in conjunction with EEHI Listed below
are its aims:
Teaches
at-risk youth and young adults (ages 16-24)
sustainable living skills and marketable skills
in horticulture, urban forestry, watershed and
environmental protection.
Provides local residents with practical organic
farming knowledge and skills
Promotes better unsderstanding of the interconnections
between food, land, and community well-being
Nurtures the human spirit through programs and
public outreach both on and off farm
Conducts environmental education field trips
for K-12 students
Building parternerships with local schools to
include hands-on learning in the garden and
the classroom
Multicultural summer day camp for chiildren
ages 8-13
Fostering community pride and identity through
community events such as Fall Harvest and Spring
Festivals
Offering "From the Garden to the Table"
cooking classes using fresh produce to promote
healthy nutrition and demonstrate the cuisine
of different ethnic groups and cultures.
Find
out more
The services of Eco Village are designed to serve
all interested school age youth and adults of
the SF East Bay communities with a particular
focus on the residents of Richmond, San Pablo,
El Sobrante, Pinole and other West Contra Costa
county cities. To learn how you can get involved,
please contact us at 510-223-1693 or email
us at info@ecovillagefarm.org.
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