Wild Willow Farm & Education Center
a non-profit educational farm in South San Diego
A program managed by the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County
At Wild Willow Farm we educate, cultivate, and empower sustainable food communities in San Diego since 2010
WILD WILLOW AT A GLANCE
Wild Willow Farm is a non-profit educational farm managed by the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County. We are a nurturing space that encourages biocultural diversity, providing experiences to nurture self-empowerment and inspire people to connect to food, land, and each other.
We cater to a wide range of ages and skill levels, offering something for everyone. Bring your organization or school to the farm for a field trip or group activity, learn how to grow food in our farm school course, or gain a deeper understanding of health and wellness at one of our workshops or community events. Saturdays are open to the public for volunteering, exploring the farm and meeting our friendly staff.
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WHAT WE OFFER
WILD WILLOW BY THE NUMBERS
We have been supporting and engaging the local community since 2010! Here's how we quantified some of successes in 2020:
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14,500+ lbs. of produce sold.
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4,000+ lbs. of produce donated, valued at more than $16,000.
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1,710 volunteer hours contributed valued at more than $47,000.
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185 students educated through workshops.
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20 families participated in Farm 2 Families.
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Diverted 74 tons of food scrap into 1,848 cubic feet of compost.
CSA FARMSHARE
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING
Our volunteers play an important role in helping us to serve our community! Volunteering opportunities are currently being offered every Saturday from 9:30 - 12:30. Please RSVP, wear a mask, bring water, and join us! All are welcome.
FIELD & GROUP TRIPS
We welcome groups from schools and organizations to learn about our Farm and the importance of our regenerative and sustainable practices. We offer both team building and curriculum based experiences.
CSA FARMSHARE
FARM SCHOOL
Introduction to Small-scale Regenerative Farming offers an introduction to techniques and strategies for small farming or agricultural advocacy, or to simply grow more of your own food.
CSA FARMSHARE
Sign up for a CSA subscription to receive freshly harvested, locally grown, pesticide-free seasonal produce weekly or bi-weekly. Come visit your food while it's growing and talk to the farmers who grow it.
If you really pay attention, you’ll notice that there is an insurrection taking place. Sounds dramatic, right? Well, it is. Tribes of folks both young and old are taking up shovels against those who would stand in the way of them living an awake, healthy, purposeful, and independent life.
- Jay Reid, Farm School Student
Our roots are stronger because of these amazing partners:
We wake up every day with one goal in mind: connect our community to local food- starting with the soil!
Your financial support in the form of a tax-deductible donation helps to make this possible. Thank you.
