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Auction Ends: May 31, 2021 09:00 PM PDT

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  • Fund a Need (aka Paddle Raise) for the Farm - $27
  • Fund a Need (aka Paddle Raise) for the Farm - $27
  • Fund a Need (aka Paddle Raise) for the Farm - $27
  • Fund a Need (aka Paddle Raise) for the Farm - $27
  • Fund a Need (aka Paddle Raise) for the Farm - $27

Fund a Need (aka Paddle Raise) for the Farm - $27

Item Number
154
Estimated Value
1 USD
Buy Now Price
27 USD
Quantity Available
0
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Item Description

The Farm is one of Heidi's favorite things about Waverly.  Funds raised will go to the continual upkeep and improvements at the Farm, as well as the eventual purchase of the Farm.

The Waverly organic farm exists to allow students, their fami­lies, their teach­ers, and the broader commu­nity to engage nature on multi­ple levels. The scope of partic­i­pa­tion in the life of the farm is broad, ranging from active culti­va­tion and organic produc­tion to inven­tive play, hands-on learn­ing, and simple appre­ci­a­tion of nature. The farm also creates oppor­tu­ni­ties for elemen­tary, middle, and high school students to inter­act in ways that nurture cross-gener­a­tional mentor­ing, lead­er­ship skills, and social harmony. The intent is that the farm be inspi­ra­tional, exper­i­men­tal, educa­tional, and sustainable.

Located at 665 South Pasadena Avenue (in walking distance from the school), the farm is an outdoor class­room, not neces­sar­ily related to farming. Teach­ers take their classes to the farm to write, observe wildlife, and conduct science exper­i­ments. A plot for each class­room is avail­able if desired by the teacher. 

Chil­dren run, climb, dig, poke, observe, and actively explore a variety of exist­ing envi­ron­ments. The essence of the space is that it is complex, protected, and ever evolv­ing, which is valu­able in and of itself and raises multi­ple possi­bil­i­ties, each worthy of pursuit.

The farm contin­ues to develop, grow, and nurture the commu­nity, as well as provide new and expan­sive uses from year to year.