Vida Verde Nature Education- Livestock and Farm Improvement

Vida Verde Nature Education continues to provide an excellent outdoor education program for urban students in the San Francisco Bay Area, 100% free of cost. For many of the 750 4th-6th grade students who visit Vida Verde annually, it is their first time seeing the ocean, picking vegetables, and meeting farm animals. This experience provides a vital connection to nature, and provides a tangible idea of where and how food is grown. Moreover, their visit to California's stunning coastline gives them a viable stake in protecting the environment, and increases their likelihood to engage in positive environmental behaviors at home.

Vida Verde's animal pasture provides a unique point of connection for students who may never have encountered a farm animal before. During their 3-day stay at Vida Verde, students get the chance to milk goats, make fresh cheese, and complete the learning cycle by enjoying their homemade cheese with fresh vegetables from the farm with dinner. By providing vital, long-term infrastructure improvements for Vida Verde's livestock, we are contributing to the holistic education of local students for years to come.