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 work. Our Growers work part time and are paid minimum wage or higher. In addition to the therapeutic benefit of hard work and earning a […]
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 and self-esteem, and having fun and enjoyment. Check out this video from September 2016 of David, one of our Growers, and his passion for flowers. […]
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 we have seen how it can change people’s lives. Check out this video of one of our Growers, Brandon, and his experience with the lawn […]
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. Cheers to 25 years (and many more!!) of providing meaningful employment and healthy food for adults with developmental disabilities and creating fertile ground to nourish […]
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 and perspective as an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.[spacer height=”20px”] Thank you everyone for your support and for believing in our mission and work […]
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 support food security in our community. Help us continue this important work into 2021 by donating today. www.redwiggler.org/donate #thanks #thankful #ThankYou #grateful #gratitude #essential #CareFarming […]
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 trees above the bee hives, between the Solar House and the Murray Building/program building. Adult bald eagles have brown feathers on their wings and body […]
Happy Solstice – December 21, 2020
Happy Solstice to all! #WinterSolstice2020 #NatureIsAwesome #essential #SocialCareFarming #CareFarming #FarmLife #Farmers #Farming #OrganicFarming #EatLocal #CertifiedOrganic #MoCoMade #Nonprofit #RedWigglerCommunityFarm
First Snow of December 2020
#FirstSnow of December 2020 at the farm. Photos taken by Woody, Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Executive Director & Founder.