Become an American River Parkway animal specialist. Track, discover, observe and learn about the animals that share the ecosystem with us here at Soil Born Farms.
Inquire, design, experiment, and build your way through the garden. Youth will reconnect and explore all of nature’s gifts through the lens of STEM principles
Hearts and Hands is cancelled due to low enrollment. Check out our other Summer Day Camps. Youth will engage in meaningful projects that serve the larger community. Throughout the week campers will focus on learning new skills on the farm and at the river while making a difference through various service projects.
Art and Nature (Grade 4-6) is cancelled due to low enrollment. Check out our other Summer Day Camps. Youth will explore the intersection of art and nature during their week at Soil Born Farms where beauty abounds! From natural dyes to pine paint brushes, participants will craft and create using nature’s gifts.
Enjoy the bounty of this land by harvesting, cooking, and eating healthy and delicious food together every day! Learn basic nutrition, kitchen and knife safety, explore the garden and farm, and meet new friends.
Meet the animals, dig in the dirt, smell herbs and taste fresh fruits and vegetables. Using stories, songs, crafts, and games, our youngest campers will learn about our farm while enjoying playful, fun-filled mornings. For campers entering pre-K – Kindergarten, suggested ages 4-6. Note: This camp runs from 9-11am.
You will be surprised how easy it is to prepare delicious food with only the power of the sun. Join us for this family friendly class in which we will explore the different types of solar cookers, share some of the best solar cooking recipes, and provide you materials to build your own solar cookers (limit 2 per family).
Learn how to bring medicinal plants into your everyday life to promote overall wellness and address minor illnesses and injuries. We will discuss the healing properties of several common herbs, and how to incorporate them through cooking, everyday herbal tonics and simple home remedies to use when ailments arise.
Our new program provides the opportunity to share the joy and wonder of the farm and natural world with the whole family. Gather together to thresh and grind wheat, bake bread and make butter. Families will build community and connect with each other and the land while working together, sipping herbal tea and eating fresh bread. This program is designed for youth (ages 5 through 18) and accompanying adults.
Day on the Farm Postponed! Thunderstorms Projected for Sunday, We are Heeding Mother Nature. The intention of this fundraiser is to create an opportunity for families to visit the American River Ranch for a day of learning, eating, celebrating and exploring the natural world.