Written by Sandie Zúñiga Nierenberg, CEO/Founder. As time passes and we all continue to grow and learn, more people are thankfully asking the question: how do my actions and the organizations I support address racial inequality and cultural inclusivity? At Read more…
By Arya Jawadekar, Communications and Outreach Intern With the rise of globalism, people are able to get a taste of foods from different cultures that normally wouldn’t be available to them. This is inspiring an era of fusion cooking, the Read more…
By Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator There are so many benefits to gardening. There are physical benefits such as prevention and control of high blood pressure. There are mental benefits such as stress reduction. There are individual benefits such Read more…
Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator If there is a specific month in the year for feasting, it is December. This past month, Food Explorers learned about the important step of Consumption in our Food System, reflecting on the Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern What is Permaculture? Looking for a farming technique that allows you to give back to your health, the health of the environment, and the community while doing so in a sustainable way? Permaculture is Read more…
Written by Isabel Realyvasquez, Grant Writing & Development Intern Ripe red vine-tomatoes and wavy-leaved heads of lettuce, sprouting from the soil after weeks of dedicated hard work and attention, demonstrate the most apparent benefit of a garden: fresh produce! But Read more…
Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator In December, things are finally slowing down at the Arundel Garden; Leaves yellow and drop to the cool earth, and plants begin to steadily reduce growth and production. Up at the preschool garden, Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern The holiday season can sure be a whirlwind, especially when trying to come up with last-minute gift ideas. Fortunately, we have arranged the ultimate booklist focusing on community, different food systems, and environmental topics Read more…
Only a week left until Christmas! Make sure to check out our fun, unique, and educational booklist that makes the perfect holiday gifts for your little loved ones! With a large collection based on food systems, community, and related issues, Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern As the holidays roll around, it is important that we are providing resources and gifts for our youth that allow them to expand their minds, and engage with themselves, the environment, and the community Read more…