Design Challenge: Build a Covalent Atom
In this design challenge, students must understand valence shields, atoms and covalent bonds to show phases of matter.
Lesson: Molecular Machines in Nature
In this lesson we will be discussing how nature knows how to use the six simple machines to make atoms and molecules work.
USDA Zones vs EcoRegions
The USDA Hardiness zones are broad approximations of climate and weather reality. The truth is more complex.
Summer Camp Launch 2023
It's time to launch the summer camps at Mezzacello! 11 camps total and hundreds of kids who will benefit! I love it!
Enclosed, Interdependent Ecosystems
This is a fun way to help people see how the planned ecologies at Mezzacello Urban Farm all work together to support life.
BioChemistry Lesson Plans
Welcome to the BioChemistry Lesson Plans page for Mezzacello Urban Farms Summer Camp.
BioRenewables Lesson Plans
Welcome to the launch page for the BioRenewables Summer Camp at Mezzacello.
Ford F-150 Has a Name Now
We finally got name signs for the Ford F-150 so it is a Mezzacello truck now. It's about time!
Intentional Accessibility At Mezzacello
This is an update post on the expansion of raised planting beds at Mezzacello Urban Farm. along with new walkways.
Design Challenge: Birds vs Mammals vs Insects vs Bacteria
In this design challenge we will .look at four unique life forms on an urban farm. What do they have in common, how are they different? What do they need?
The Foodist: Cauliflower and Roquefort Soup
This is a modification of another The Foodist recipe. The cauliflower, roquefort and walnuts pair nicely. If you are not allergic to nuts, TRY THIS!
Tour of The Potager Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the potager gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of roots, vegetables,and flowers using technology.
Tour of The Parterre Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the parterre gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of herbs and flowers and here in microclimates.
Tour of The Livestock Sheds
Welcome to the tour of the livestock shed at Mezzacello. We raise a variety of livestock and insects that are integral to the health of Mezzacello.
Tour of The Pond
Welcome to the tour of the pond at Mezzacello. We also call this the aquatic ecosystem and it is integral to the health of Mezzacello.
Tour The Hornbeam Allee
Welcome to the Tour the Hornbeam Allee. This area is also called the Secret garden and is a bird and human sanctuary.
Tour The Pollinator Runway
Welcome to the post Tour The Pollinator Runway. This section of the gardens at Mezzacello is dedicated to insects, birds, and small mammals who improve the biodiversity of the gardens.
Tour The Formal Garden Rooms
Part of the Ecosystems of Mezzacello Tour, the Formal Garden Rooms invite you to Explore their systems. Enjoy and be surprised.
The Garden of Grace and Charity
We found this sculpture in Virginia. We have been looking for something this charming for years. Now we have her in the garden.
Earth and Her Water
A visualization of the extreme shallowness of Earth's oceans and icecaps and how rare fresh water really is. This is why water is precious.