Encouraging local food production and environmental awareness through hands-on education in farming and natural ecosystems!
Fairbanks, AK
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Blacksmithing workshops at the Calypso Smithy will be back THIS SPRING! These classes fill up quickly! Call us to reserve your spot today: 907-451-0691.
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Gorgeous summer day for a field trip! Learning about the importance of pollinators, animals and boreal forest in the farm ecosystem🌞
Pick up some of our butterhead lettuce from the Co-op Market! nitter.gq/CoOpMarketFBX/status/1…
Fresh at the co-op: Local organic Kale (Dazzling Blue and Siberian) and Red Butterhead Lettuce from Calypso Farm & Ecology Center. And organic Cherries are a sweet deal at $4.99/lb. (while supplies last). #organic #local #supportyourlocalfarmer #alaskagrown #cherries #gocoop
First neighborhood Farm Stand with our Woodriver EATinG student gardeners last night! Thanks to Clif Bar Family Foundation for supporting the 2018 school garden EATinG Program! @ClifBar
Ella had her babies (twin girls) on Sunday! Milk is coming our way! #goats #kids #calypsofarm #farmanimals
What a great week at Farm Camp with our 5-7 year olds! Yesterday, we spent time with the animals, made rhubarb sauce and forest structures, helped with garden chores and played games.
We'll be at the Ester Village Farmers & Craft Market TONIGHT, 4:30 - 7pm @ Ester Park! Fresh-baked bread & veggies from local vendors!
From sensory activities to plantings, making food and playing garden games, the LEAF Campers at the Hunter school garden are having a fabulous week!
Visit Us at the Southside Community Farmer's Market EVERY TUESDAY, 4-7pm @ 24th & Rickert. Use WIC, Senior Coupons & get 50% OFF with Food Stamps! facebook.com/southsidemarket…
Southside Market opens TODAY! Read this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/339963ea1da1/firs…
One month down for our 2018 Farmer Training Crew: Daniel, Felicity, Bea, Anthony, Paul & Alyssa! #futurefarmers #farmertrainingprogram
Poppies, a Calypso Farm staple. We plant these guys in patches between crop… instagram.com/p/BiUsrcjnyBs/…
Welcome, Tanana Middle 7th graders - our first field trip of the year! Tromping through the mud & snow to explore bees, baby plants, and forest activity🌞
Susan Willsrud talks farming lessons-learned over Calypso's last 18 years and advice for aspiring farmers in an interview with Kate Spring of Good Heart Farmstead (Calypso's School Garden Coordinator in 2010!): thegoodheartlife.com/communi…
Meet our Shetland flock, watch sheep shearing and wool spinning demonstrations! We will have handmade good from local fiber vendors and wood-fired pizza!
Can't wait for LEAF Camps in the school gardens this summer! Get your child growin' through gardening activities, science, cooking and creativity! calypsofarm.org/summer-camps…
The seed order has arrived! Sign up for a share of fresh, weekly vegetables this season through Calypso's CSA! calypsofarm.org/our-products…
Planning a wedding or event this season? Choose local blooms from #calypsofloral for your… instagram.com/p/BgAEDM1j0A6/
Check out Alaska Seeds of Change in Anchorage! We love seeing food projects engaging older youth and young adults in opportunities to grow themselves while growing food! nitter.gq/EdibleAlaska/status/96…
Alaska Seeds of Change - growing good food while supporting the youth of Anchorage: ow.ly/Itaz30i8S5J #EatLocal