From December 1, 2020 – April 6, 2021, Red Wiggler held its Winter Walking Challenge! The challenge was a great opportunity for participants to get outdoors and be in nature, Read More …
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2021 Happy Mother’s Day
Soon, our fields will be full of beautiful blooming flowers, and we wish we could share them with all of you in person. Here is a virtual bouquet we created Read More …
Gleaning and Harvesting Kale
Back in April 2021, our spring crew gleaned and harvested overwintered kale for our Farm to Food Bank effort. The kale harvested went to Fox Chapel Elementary School in Germantown, Read More …
Happy Earth Day 2021
At Red Wiggler Community Farm, we celebrate Earth Day every day. But today, we pause to reflect on our vision of creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive Read More …
Online Conference “Celebrating Care Farming: Adapting to Change”
Care Farming is the therapeutic use of farming practices for marginalized or vulnerable groups of people. This model is common in the UK and Europe and goes by varying names, Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Being Outdoors and Around Plants
As the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week comes to a close, for many, it’s really about gardening, growing plants, and being in nature. The many benefits of being outdoors and Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Socialization & Empowerment
In addition to experiencing the joy of having the seeds one has planted and nurtured sprout to life, two other benefits of horticultural therapy include socialization and empowerment. Working at Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Dignity of Earning a Paycheck
Let’s talk about a benefit of horticultural therapy that isn’t discussed much. Here at Red Wiggler Community Farm, we believe in the dignity of earning a paycheck by doing meaningful Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: David & his passion for flowers
Did you know that horticultural therapy has many benefits? Benefits include connecting with and being in nature, having a sense of achievement, being a part of a community, building confidence Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week (3/14/2021 – 3/20/2021)
Today is the start of the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week! As a Social Care Farm, Red Wiggler Community Farm believes in the healing power of farming, gardening, and nature; and Read More …
2021 International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day 2021! #MeetTheWomen of Red Wiggler Community Farm. Grateful for all the hard working women who make Red Wiggler successful — THANK YOU!!
Red Wiggler’s 25th Anniversary
This year, Red Wiggler Community Farm is celebrating 25 years of service to the community!! Join us throughout the year as we reminisce, commemorate, and celebrate our many successes and milestones. Read More …
Working as a Grower During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As 2020 comes to a close and as we reflect on everything this past year, here is a blog written by one of our Growers, Sam. Read about her experience Read More …
Help us continue our important work into 2021
This year we delivered 48% of our produce to low-income households. As the pandemic hit and we saw the needs of our neighbors, we answered by providing fresh vegetables to Read More …
Bald eagles rock!
#BaldEagles rock! Check out these very cool photos of a bald eagle (taken by Executive Director & Founder Woody) who recently visited Red Wiggler! This bald eagle was in the Read More …