Project INCA Programming 2026
Every year at Mezzacello Urban Farm we try to tailor our experiences around a theme. In the past, those themes have been Project Martian, Project BioLEGO, Project BioTech, Project Renewables, and Project SEE (Sustainability, Energy, and Ecology). This year, it is Project INCA (Innovating Nutrient Capture and Adaptability). All of our programming will build experiences in adaptive reuse of water, robotics, energy, and automation.
A Fresh Take on Summer Camps: One-Day Workshops & Mentorship in Action
At Mezzacello Urban Farm, I’ve always taught summer camps using a mix of the design cycle, systems thinking, and mentorship. But this year, a small shift sparked a big idea: what if one-day workshops could deepen and extend the impact of our week-long camps?
Winter Programming: Physical Electricity
Today in late November it was 0C here at Mezzacello Urban Farm. The construction of the kitchen and classroom has slowed, so since we won’t have a classroom ready this year, we built wind turbine wires in the kitchen!
Rethinking Life: From The Atom Up
My board asked me to define the educational direction of my applied STEM programming and how I see sustainability, food, livestock and life. I responded glibly with, “Mezzacello is committed to rethinking life: from the atom up.” The board liked that, and I did too; It’s an apt description.
It’s The Small Things That Matter
Mezzacello Urban Farm is rapidly building its capacity to inspire and educate the next generation of innovators and leaders, but we need your help. It's the little things that matter, like sharing our story or social media posts! That would help us a lot!
Mezzacello Menu of Camps and Workshops, Tours, and Mobile Labs
A complete menu of all of the educational learning opportunities on offer from Mezzacello Urban Farm.
When Kids Get To Make The Rules
Mezzacello is purpose built to allow kids, families, and communities better understand sustainability, ecology, STEM content and food. One of our favorite components of this learning journey is being there for when kids get to make the rules.
Empowering Learners Through Applied STEM Learning
In this blog we explore the relationship between applied STEM and Tools. Change of pace, change of place.
We'll Keep a Light On for You
In this blog post we begin to document the strategies for bringing light for afterschool and evening programming