Rad Traditions – The Ecology Center

Afterschool Sessions

Join our After-School Adventure and Wellness Program at the Ecology Center, designed for kids ages 7-11!

Each week, participants will explore the farm, learn wilderness skills, and enjoy hands-on educational activities. They’ll also stay active with yoga and skateboarding sessions, while expressing their creativity through fun art projects. This engaging program fosters a love for nature, teamwork, and self-discovery in a supportive and exciting environment.

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Dates:

SOLD OUT! 10 week course on Tuesdays. March 11 – May 20, 2025 (off April 15 for spring break).
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Price: $600 per participant

10 week course on Thursdays March 13 – May 22, 2025 (off April 17 for spring break).
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Price: $600 per participant

Activities include: Yoga, art, meditation, skateboarding, wilderness skills, archery, cooking, and more. Materials and equipment will be provided

Rad! Traditions

Join us on a journey into the farm kitchen as we explore new ways to nourish and provide for the community. As the new season draws near, abundance in the fields encourages new discoveries in the kitchen. We’ll explore the rich flavors of the season on our Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm, with thematic projects that could include:

On the Farm

Planting, Cultivating, Harvesting: Engage with the life cycle of plants.
Cover Cropping: Learn about the benefits of cover crops for soil health.
Herbal Exploration: Discover the uses and benefits of various herbs.
Compost and Compost Tea: Introduction to natural fertilization techniques.
Seed Exploration and Saving: The importance of seed diversity and conservation.
Soil Care and Bed Preparation: Practical work in our Farm Lab.
Flower and Pollinator Exploration: Understanding the ecosystem’s interdependence.

In the Kitchen

Kitchen Skills & Cooking Basics: Foundation for culinary exploration.
Fermentation and Preservation: Techniques for extending the bounty of the harvest.
“Farm to Fork” with Café Campesino: Exploring a menu from what we grow.
Seasonal Flavors: Experiment with the changing palette of the seasons.

Embracing Adventure with Skate Wild

Skateboarding: Master the basics of skateboarding, including safety, balance, and fundamental tricks on our farm’s skate ramp.
Wilderness Survival Skills: Todd Larson guides participants through essential survival techniques, emphasizing a hands-on approach to learning. Topics may include:
- Shelter Building: Techniques for constructing shelters in the wild.
- Friction Fire: Mastering the skill of starting a fire without modern tools.
- Spoon/Bowl Making: Carving your own utensils from wood.
- Archery: Developing focus and coordination through the practice of archery.

Todd Larson, the visionary behind Skate Wild, brings more than two decades of youth outdoor education experience. His dedication to connecting children with the outdoors is manifested through adventure-based learning, emphasizing skateboarding and wilderness skills as mediums for environmental education and self-discovery. Learn more about Todd’s mission at skatewild.org.

Rainy Day and Cancellation / Refund Policy

Our program is designed to proceed rain or shine, ensuring that participants can make the most of every session.

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. No refund for absences; program runs rain or shine. 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. Tickets are not transferrable.

Rad! Traditions at The Ecology Center is where education, adventure, and environmental stewardship meet, inviting children to grow with the rhythms of nature.

Afterschool Sessions​

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Rad! Traditions

Afterschool Sessions