Community Education

We had an amazing afternoon at Meadow Farm harvesting and screening quinoa together. As the final session in our quinoa workshop series, we learned how to separate the seeds from the dried leaves and stems, then gathered around a delicious vegan potluck lunch to share food and community. It was a wonderful way to celebrate […]

Following last spring’s ecological sanitation gathering, community members, researchers, and organizers came together for a weekend of conversations focused on resilience, sustainability, and practical responses to sanitation challenges during droughts, disasters, and infrastructure failures. The event explored safe, low-cost, and community-centered alternatives to conventional waste systems, with discussions ranging from municipal infrastructure and failing septic

On April 22, Meadow Farm Community Land Trust hosted a guided walk through the coastal dunes, led by local naturalist Jim Gibson. Participants gathered at the Ward Avenue beach access and explored the unique ecosystem of the dunes and surrounding landscape. Along the way, Jim shared insights into the diverse plant life that thrive in

Meadow Farm Community Land Trust was proud to take part in this year’s Earth Day celebration at the Noyo Food Forest on April 18. This vibrant community gathering brought together local organizations, educators, and neighbors to celebrate sustainability, stewardship, and our shared connection to the land. We were grateful for the opportunity to host a

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon walk with friends, exploring meadow and forest trails and discovering native flowers along the way. Together, we learned about their ecological roles and how we can help them thrive. Guided by Alison Gardner, a longtime coastal explorer and native plant nursery caretaker, the walk offered a chance to connect with

Meadow Farm Community Land Trust partnered with LISTOS and Catholic Charities of Northwest California to host disaster preparedness classes focused on practical tools for staying safe during high-risk seasons. Participants learned how to prepare for emergencies, build household plans, and access important community resources. Everyone who attended the workshops received a complimentary Disaster Preparedness Go

A Waterless Sanitation Composting Weekend
October 4–5, 2025
Fort Bragg, CA

50 persons attend our community workshop entitled“Plan B for Number 2.”  It educated participants about how economical compostable sanitation systems can be important for water conservation, disasters, and septic system failures. Among other give-aways, a local Albion resident won a Loveable Loo waterless toilet!

We met with many visitors at Fort Bragg’s Earth Day Celebration in April that expressed an interest to learn about Meadow Farm’s Vision and Mission to demonstrate climate resilient living and  agriculture right here on the coast.  Members of the Meadow Farm board of directors and volunteers connected with our wider community, exchanged information, danced

Each winter 8-10 community volunteers work in harmony pruning multiple fruit trees.  Education on tools, techniques, and ladder safety is shared by experienced pruners.