A virtual bouquet! Our fields are full of blooming flowers and we wish we could share them with all of you in person. We know that many of you, like Read More …
#GivingTuesdayNow – Thank You!
The numbers are in, and all we can say is THANK YOU!! You’re awesome! You donated an incredible $6,380 on #GivingTuesdayNow! That’s $1,380 over our goal of $5,000. This means that Read More …
#GivingTuesdayNow – Supporting Our Essential Work
What does it mean to be an essential business? As a farm, we are an essential business providing food for our community. We are taking every step possible to keep Read More …
Farming During the COVID-19 Crisis
Red Wiggler Community Farm is designated as “essential” because we produce food for our community, and we are doing our best to keep the farm running during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More …
Update from Red Wiggler
Dear Friends, In an effort to contribute to the public health of our region and to keep everyone safe, we are doing our part to reduce the spread Read More …
Community Days at Red Wiggler
Every Thursday during the winter is a Community Day. During each Community Day, we put work aside, and we come together to share a meal, learn, and have fun. Read More …
Winter Program at Red Wiggler
The Winter Program is in full swing here at Red Wiggler, and we are busy with lots of activities! Check out some of the great things happening here on the Read More …
7th National Farm-Based Education Conference
This fall, we were excited to be a part of the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference held in Baltimore, MD from November 8-13, 2019. As part of the organizing committee, Read More …
2019 #GIVINGTUESDAY
This year, Red Wiggler provided employment to 15 adults with developmental disabilities. Our Growers worked over 6,700 hours and earned more than $80,000. Throughout the season more than 400 youth Read More …
Red Wiggler’s Wash Station with Grower Sam
Grower Sam Sheehan has worked at Red Wiggler for 12 years. On November 12, 2019, Sam was part of a team that presented at the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference Read More …
Thank You & Good Luck to our 2019 Crew Leader, Liza Zechini
Liza (left) with Grower Kim We bid farewell to another seasonal Crew Leader, Liza, last month. Here is an essay from Liza about her Red Wiggler experience. Goodness, how Read More …
Thank You & Good Luck to our Intern, Todd Carter
Here is an essay from Todd about his Red Wiggler experience. I had a unique experience where I started out as a volunteer during the fall season last year Read More …
Farm Market at the Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World
Red Wiggler would like to thank the Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World of Maryland in Silver Spring, MD for having our farm market back this August every Thursday from 9 Read More …
Team Harvest: Potatoes!
We spend 5 days a week harvesting in the month of July. Usually that means splitting into teams and spreading out all over the farm. However, there are a few Read More …
Our visit to Marriott International’s Test Kitchen!
Each year Chef Tom O’Gara and his fantastic chefs work with our vegetables to create the dishes served at the Farm to Fork Dinner. This year, as a way to engage Read More …