#GivingTuesday 2016
Thanks to our generous community, we raised a total of $8,738 this past #GivingTuesday. We are overwhelmed by your support. The fact that we more than doubled our original goal of $4k is a testament to our community’s commitment to inclusion, mutual understanding, and caring for the earth. We are truly grateful. The giving season continues as […]
An Intern’s Reflection
Laura Roser was a Volunteer Intern at Red Wiggler during the summer of 2016. She is currently studying Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at University of California Davis. We are incredibly appreciative of Laura and the other Volunteer Interns for their contributions to Red Wiggler. Below is a portion of a self-reflection on her time here- we […]
Sweet Potato & Bean Burritos
This recipe instructs you to use a crock-pot but if you don’t mind the labor and want it done a little faster, cooking it on the stove works great. Just be sure that you cook the sweet potatoes all the way through. Serves 8 2T chili powder 2t dried oregano leaves ½ tsp ground […]
David’s Passion for Flowers
David Ruch, RWCF Grower, has worked at Red Wiggler for 9 years. As Greenhouse Assistant, David is responsible for much of the watering and thinning of seedlings in the greenhouse. He also takes leadership roles in the field on seeding and harvesting days. But what David enjoys the most is harvesting flowers and arranging bouquets for […]
It’s Garlic Planting Time!
Garlic has been in use since the beginning of recorded history and was found in Egyptian pyramids and ancient Greek temples. Many cultures never in contact with each other came to the same conclusion that garlic had a place in the treatment of diseases and the maintenance of good health. We take that history to heart at […]
Butternut Squash Enchiladas & Sweet Potato Smoothies!
Tis’ the season for delicious orange vegetables packed with beta carotene, vitamin A & nutrients that keep us healthy during the change of seasons. We tried out these two recipes with the growers as well as at the Family Cooking Workshop. Pretty tasty! Sweet Potato Smoothie adapted from a recipe by Alton Brown Makes 2 […]
10 Reasons Why Red Wiggler Loves Our Volunteers
Happy National Volunteer Week! By Katie Junghans, Volunteer Coordinator It’s National Volunteer Week, and we have so many wonderful volunteers to thank for their efforts! Just last week, Red Wiggler hosted 46 unique volunteers who helped us pot over 1100 tomato seedlings; plant out most of our bunching and storage onions, kale and collards; seed the snap and […]
Schedule your fall visit!
Come take a tour learn about organic & sustainable farming and how our mission of being an inclusive environment drives our work. We have programs for school groups (all ages), students in LFI classrooms, groups, adult garden clubs, adult & youth volunteer groups and more. Visits occur from 9am-2pm Monday- Friday until early November. Visit […]
This Saturday is the Harvest Celebration! Rain or shine!
20th Annual Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction! Saturday, September 12, 4-7pm Rain or shine TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE! We invite our friends to come together to celebrate our 20th season, honor our growers, and acknowledge the support of our community. CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AND ENJOY Food Truck Fair with plenty of delicious choices using Red Wiggler […]
Photos! Looking back at 20 years of Red Wiggler
In celebration of our 20th growing season, we’ve been looking back at the years past. Here are some great shots of growers, staff and volunteers in 2005- our first season at Ovid Hazen Wells (our current location)!