Fall in the Portola Garden

Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator The last few weeks have been very exciting at Portola: As plastic skeletons and jack-o-lanterns popped up around the neighborhood, student Food Explorers investigated some of the spookier sides of the food system, like poisonous mushrooms, cheese bacteria, and ultra-processed food. The Food Read more…

The Most Impactful Ways to Mitigate Climate Change: Individuals, Businesses, and Governments

Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Mitigating climate change is of utmost importance for individuals, businesses, and governments alike due to the far-reaching consequences it poses to our planet and future generations. As individuals, we have a responsibility to minimize our carbon footprint and protect the environment for ourselves and Read more…