MICROGREENS
Slow down, be present, and build grounded, mindful connections with your little ones.
Recognizing that early childhood is a sacred time for nurturing the next generation, we welcome families to join us for our one-of-a-kind Microgreens program. Inspired by the seasonal rhythms that guide our life here on the farm, these parent-child classes are designed to provide the ideal ecosystem to support our growing children.
Babies and children through age four, together with their parents, will gather in our beautifully designed Children’s Garden to spend time in nature and practice meaningful work while forging community and interdependence, drawing from our GROW-EAT-MAKE-PEACE ethos.
Parents will be invited to share their experiences through discussion via thoughtfully curated weekly prompts, and will share insight as we celebrate the joys and challenges that come with raising young children in today’s world. This is important work for adults to do, even with newborns who aren’t yet ready to play.
Program Details:
The Microgreens program for ages 3 through 4 is a school-year long commitment starting in September and ending in June. The enrollment window for this program is in January of the preceding year.
Ages 0 through 2 is a seasonal commitment; we offer three 12-week sessions per year (fall, winter, spring) plus a shortened summer session. Currently enrolled families may continue season-to-season; spaces will become available in this program when children age out or withdraw. When spaces become available we will reach out to families on our current waitlist. The enrollment periods for this program are quarterly, about 30-60 days before each series begins.
Ages 3 through 4 (up to 5)
Mondays: 9am to 12pm
Tuesdays: 9am to 12pm
Wednesdays: 9am to 12pm
Sample Itinerary:
- Morning work – farm and garden care, snack preparation
- Song and game circle
- Farm Snack and cleanup
- Child-led play and free exploration
- Parent discussion circle
- Story and closing
Ages 0 through 2 (up to 3)
Thursdays: 9am to 10:30am
Thursdays: 11am to 12:30pm
Fridays: 9am to 10:30am
Fridays: 11am to 12:30pm
Sample Itinerary:
- Arrival, free exploration, farm snack
- Song circle
- Parent discussion circle
- Child led play and nature exploration
- Story and closing
How is Microgreens different from Eco-Tots?
Eco-Tots is a drop-in-and-play parent and child class, featuring many of the same seasonal activities experienced in Microgreens. Our Eco-Tots and Microgreens early childhood teachers work closely together to bring our farm based curriculum to the community in an accessible format. As an enrolled program, Microgreens is designed to form intimate groups of families who are working together to create conscious community and interdependence through shared meaningful work, parent education, and discussion, week after week. Graduates of Microgreens may receive invitations to join our Farm Raised programs as they age up. As a feeder for the Farm Raised program, families who are planning to homeschool their children with a focus on eco-conscious lifestyle, agro-ecology, sustainability, and conscious consumerism are encouraged to apply.
Registration Notes:
- Siblings outside of the primary age range of the class will require a sibling ticket if they are above the age of beginning to walk and to eat solid foods.
- As these classes are designed for children and their parents/guardians equally, we do not allow child care substitutes. However co-parents, caregivers/nannies, grandparents are welcomed to attend in addition to a primary parent.
- To begin your Microgreens journey, please complete the inquiry form below. Completing this form will automatically add you to our waiting list. You will not necessarily receive a response unless a space becomes available. Thank you for your interest and your patience!
Current Enrollment Status
Enrollment for the 2025/2026 school year is currently full. By completing the form below you will be automatically be added to our waitlist. Should any spaces become available we will reach out to you; no need to inquire.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund for withdrawal up to 30 days before the program begins. Purchase pays for all series days – no prorated discount if you plan to attend fewer than offered. We are unable to offer makeup classes or refunds for missed sessions. Your tuition reserves your child’s place in the class for the entire season. Tickets are not transferrable.
Our program is designed to proceed rain or shine, ensuring that participants can make the most of every session. In the event of extreme weather conditions, 24-48 hour advance notice by The Ecology Center will be provided in which case a refund will be issued, only for days deemed unsafe.
The Ecology Center is a place where education, adventure, and environmental stewardship meet, inviting children to grow with the rhythms of nature.