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 all 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 Fall season begins the week of September 2nd (Labor Day) and each class will meet once weekly for 12 weeks.

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 experience without any structured repetition. Microgreens is designed to form intimate groups of families who are working together to create conscious community and interdependence through shared meaningful work and deep discussion, week after week. Graduates of Microgreens may receive invitations to join our Farm Raised programs as they age up.

Registration Notes:

Siblings require a sibling ticket if they are beginning to walk and/or beginning to eat solid foods.
As these classes are designed for children and their parents/guardians equally, we do not allow child care substitutes. However if you want to bring a partner, caregiver, or nanny along, that is welcome.
To begin your Microgreens journey, please complete the inquiry form below. In the case that classes are full your information will be kept on our waitlist.

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.