Spring Newsletter May | 2020

Spring has sprung, and there is much to be done.

We're Hiring! Learn more about out Farm Internship or Americorps VISTA position. Happy Earth Week Wishes from the whole San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition Watch the video Support Our Ongoing Work Become a Friend of the Farm Park. Help Us Raise a Greenhouse Donate to our Fundraiser Getting Outside, Starting a Garden, and Staying Engaged RGFP Transition Director Amber Middleton shares wisdom on dealing with uncertain times, and wonderful news about our Environmental Education Center. Read more on our website

An Update on Projects at the Park Visitors and community members can expect to see a flurry of activity at the Farm Park this summer and fall! Though much of the world is slowing down, many of our projects are just getting started.   Our latest addition is a decorative fence along Highway 17. Up next are the beginning phases of construction on an environmental education center and restroom building. Read more on our website

Environmental Education Update From the desk of Hannah Wallace, Environmental Education Coordinator "We hope to help folks enjoy the great outdoors to some extent during these difficult times. In light of COVID-19, direct environmental education projects have been put on hold. The Farm Park is working to develop new, relevant material for at-home learning..." Read more on our website

“The time has come to reclaim the stolen harvest and celebrate the growing and giving of good food as the highest gift and the most revolutionary act.” - Dr. Vandana Shiva

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