hubby surprised me with a cheese making 101 class at collective roots this weekend. didn't know…read morethat this place existed in east palo alto and must admit was a little wary of the location, but once we got there it felt like we were at someone's private residence. there is a beautiful garden with herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, chicken coop with hens and roosters, and beehives! we made 5 different yogurts and cheeses in our short 3 hour class: -yogurt - went through the steps of yogurt making using culture from store bought yogurt -greek yogurt/yogurt cheese - let the yogurt drain and have a richer yogurt -cultured butter - yogurt culture in fresh butter -ricotta - super easy to make and enjoy -mozzarella - fresh mozzarella in 1 hour the class was enjoyable, we got to meet lots of new people and learned a lot about local produce and cheese making. the best part was using the fruits, herbs, and honey right from the grounds of collective roots! nothing like fresh, local produce. great experience...can't wait for cheese making 102!

From the owner: The Collective Roots Community Garden provides an opportunity for gardening skill-building,…read moreresource sharing, and community empowerment in East Palo Alto, CA. Operated by 501(c)3 non-profit Fresh Approach, the garden offers a place for community members to gain hands-on experience with organic gardening. Through our workshops, volunteer workdays, and community resources, we equip families with the skills and means to grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables. Residents of East Palo Alto can enjoy additional free resources, such as a tool lending library and free seeds, while qualifying residents can apply for free home garden installation and use of garden plots at the Collective Roots garden. By building a strong, sustainable network of local growers, we're improving access to healthy food while helping preserve the food sovereignty of the many cultures that call East Palo Alto their home.

Charles Street Gardens is non-profit community garden available to Sunnyvale residents who would…read morelike to learn more about gardening and have a dedicated plot of land on which to raise plants. It is a volunteer-run non-profit that includes a demonstration garden supported by University of California Master Gardeners, who put on gardener training sessions during the year.

The picnic of the jour was...at this community garden! My colleague Yoko and I were visiting the…read moreLace Museum nearby and got some food to go on the way back to our work. I found this community garden and thought that on top of taking a look and see veggies growing and butterflies flying around, we could have a bite sitting there and smelling the aromas of Spring. We were not expecting that much, but honestly this community garden is awesome! Well protected with fences and trees, funnily you can find artichoke plants outside the walls! All plots are very well organized and looks like the growers-neighbors take good care of them. It is very enjoyable just to walk there. We also learned that there are classes in situ and various community activities, so very educational for children and adults alike. Speaking of children, needless to say that the kidult in me had a blast playing a the tipi tent and posing for pics in front of those colorful little cottages where the tools are kept, as well as played with some kitchenettes and mini picnic tables. I didn't ask if the plots are only opened to Sunnyvale residents...in any case, once you visit there, you will feel the love for agriculture instantly.

I sure hope it's better now, I kinda joined way back when it was just starting up. At that time it…read morewasn't what I was looking for but I was hoping as time when on it would be more organized and offer classes. I'm really interested in gardening. My husband used to help me with the heavy lifting and building raised beds etc but he recently passed away. So when the dust settles I'd need to see can I do this alone with a bad back and health issues? I've got a little yard which I think is just right for a beginner. I want to learn.

Fremont Parent's Nursery School , Group B Feild Trip to LEAF (Local Ecology Agriculture Fremont)…read moreThe Education Team, Elaine and Cheryl are wonderfully friendly scientists , knowledgeable and dedicated! We highly recommend scheduling a visit and perhaps becoming a member of this wonderful organization. To top it all off, they grow healthy food for donation to the Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank. They are well prepared and flexible; two of the most important trait needed to create a memorable and fun experience especially for preschoolers. LEAF continues to be a feild trip must for our school.

We stumbled upon this place while driving thru Cupertino. Cant believe it existed! We were able to…read morestop at the nature center and look at some critters up close. While walking around the park, we saw deer! And love the walk near the creek. Would coke back again!

Definitely come on a Saturday at 11 AM - 3 PM, that is when their Environmental Education Center is…read moreopen! We came on the evening on a Friday, which is perfect for just talking a nice stroll or hike around, but after seeing that they had a bearded dragon (Matilda) and a chuckwalla (Chuck), I knew I had to come back again to meet them. Parking is free and love the wildlife that is around here. Not just the butterflies that I've seen fluttering about but also the coyote that trotted across the lot to cross the street. This is also a great location to find activities to do with the family or with the community. They have a 4 H Club, a community garden that you can sign up for, an entire calendar of events for the month, a Blacksmithing workshop/demonstration, and much more. We were limited on time and didn't get to see the historical buildings or the restored structures, nor was the Blacksmith Shop open, but for our next visit, I'll be sure to check them out. Outside you can meet the alpaca that they have hanging out (freshly shaved for the summer, so it was funny to see the little tufts of hair that they had on their head) and some of their goats too. Now to the highlight of my visit, the Environmental Education Center. Obviously this is meant for kids and families, but I had a great time meeting their animal ambassadors (I didn't ask for them to be taken out, but I'm sure there are events and moments for that) and learning more about them. The staff there are very friendly, welcoming, and informative. It makes me happy to know that the ambassadors that I inquired about were rescues and they have a second chance at life and in educating the community. My favs were obviously Matilda and Chuck, but there are also various snakes, turtles, a toad, fish, tarantulas, and stick bugs. The center also has books, opportunities for hands on observations and journaling for kids, puppets and educational toys and exhibits, and much more. Definitely will come back!

We love this place. Always clean, neat, have toys for kids to play. My daughter goes to preballet…read moreclass there and we love it. Easy to register, affordable and the teacher is good.

Early Spring time here 2025! We need your address and rental amount so we can mail you this…read moreinformation back to you. Thanks,Al&Geraldine Kallaus -1678 Dolphin Drive Aptos Ca.95003

Do you have a green thumb but don't have a backyard? Or are you someone who wants to be a part of a…read morecommunity garden? This place recently opened a few months ago (the grand opening was on Earth Day) and they already have several folks who are growing some great fruits n veggies! The garden has strict rules when it comes to pets, children and being organic (no chemicals is a must). Most plots go for around 75 bucks a year and obviously the bigger you go the more expensive it is. It is 75 cents per square foot. Check out their website for composting classes, the rules, pdf applications and pictures.

This is a decent neighborhood park. There were plenty of grassy areas, two playgrounds, and a…read morelittle area that looks like it's like amphitheatre? But I did notice there were lots of these fuzzy insects there that I've never seen before. I was a little scared of them, and I was more scared that my doggie client would accidentally step on them. Who knows if they are toxic or can hurt my doggie client's paws. Parking was easy as I just found street parking next to the park. There's no restrooms here, and there are some trash bins around.

There's a lot of variety here -- a playground, garden areas, and even little wooded trails. It's a…read morenice mix of active and quiet space. -Play Area: Playground for multiple age groups. -Amenities: Picnic tables, garden space, trails. -Shade & Scenery: Trees and quiet, natural surroundings. -Accessibility: Paved paths and stroller accessible. -Parking: Street parking available. -Good for: Families, nannies, caregivers, daycares