city living

Design Challenge: Build an Animal Tractor

In this design challenge we ask students to build a system to keep animals safe and healthy. With many options.

Design Challenge: Prepare a Microscope Slide

In this Design Challenge we present students with the opportunity to see material on a slide and how to see it.

Lesson: Using a Rabbit Sling

In this lesson we learn about animal physiology and psychology and how to properly care for a rabbit when trimming its nails.

A happy rabbit

The Foodist: Cream of Carrot (Potage Crécy)

This delicious potage Crecy is a cream of carrot soup that is delicious warm or cold. Served with potato croutons.

The Foodist: Tiny Potato Crouton Crecy

These remarkable little potato croutons Crecy are the most amazing addition to a soup one can imagine! Fast and tasty.

The Foodist: Butter Is Better Fresh

This is a simple way to make fresh butter from heavy whipping cream or goat or cow milk that has NOT been pasteurized.

Design Challenge: DIY Chicken Feeder & Waterer

Students must find a way to combine three simple items to create an efficient way to feed and water animals.

Design Challenge: Duct Tape Trivia

In this duct tape design challenge, students must resaerch and create a solution using duct tape and data. No ducks harmed!

Design Challenge: Build a Gate

in this design challenge: build a gate we discovery all the design constraints for proper fences and gates to keep animals safe.

Recycle The Greens While You Can

One of the most difficult parts of being an urban farmer is finding consistent sources of greens and browns through the year.