White Feather Farm has teamed up with an environmental youth education org
This year we are proud to be working with Sprout Up
a volunteer-led organization that teaches children concepts in environmental science, sustainability, and the unique ecosystems that surround them. They have provided free video lessons for our elementary school audience during the pandemic. Their program, Sprout Up Explores, has mobilized dozens of college student volunteers across the country to create educational videos about science, nature, and environmental justice.
We are pleased to be collaborators in their new online educational series:
Exploring a Farm!
In this six-part series, join us as we explore plants on a farm from seed to harvest, learn about how farmers grow food, and discover why farms are important to our communities! We'll also hear from a variety of special guests who will share stories and their knowledge about farming, indigenous history, and food. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the videos through worksheets, at-home crafts and activities, and more. This program will be available in both English and Spanish. Stay tuned as we release the full series in mid-October!
Download our Curriculum Guide
English Version
Spanish Version
Video 1. Seeds
Video 2. Seedlings & Soil
Video 3. Adult Plants
Video 4. Flowers
Video 5. Harvest & Community
Video 6. End of Cycle
Meet the Sprout Up Team
Maddie Taylor
(they/them)
is the National Director at Sprout Up. They reside in Beacon, NY where their dog and them run Sprout Up from home. They provide support to Sprout Up’s national chapters, does lots of grant writing, and are helping to coordinate the Sprout Up Explores series. They like learning about social theory, going foraging in the woods, and hanging out with their dog, Winnie.
Aviva Magder-Pascaris
(she/her)
is the Director of Operations at Sprout Up. She resides in Brooklyn, NY where she is working to complete a Masters in Environmental Education from Bard College. She is helping to develop the curriculum and coordinate the partnerships for the Sprout Up Explores series. She is inspired by critical pedagogy, the power of seeds, and education that explores food through history, place, culture, and the environment.
Katarina Pittis
(she/her)
is the Director of Community at Sprout Up. She lives in Brooklyn, NY as a freelance photographer and filmmaker often focused on educational content about the environment. She has made a handful of documentaries and is the lead editor for the Sprout Up Explores series. She is always excited to spend time near water and nap with her cats.