Author: Rachel Wohlander
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Here We Are.
It’s an interesting time here at Terra Cultura. We’re on the cusp of being able to share some very exciting news, but (knock on wood) we don’t want to count our chickens before they’re hatched. (Why do people say ‘knock on wood’ anyway? It apparently dates back to German folklore when people would tap wood…
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Terra Cultura On The Radio!
We were really excited to be interviewed yesterday on Robin Carpenter’s Farm and Foodshed Report on KWMR, which is based in Point Reyes Station, Ca. Robin clearly understands Terra Cultura’s interdisciplinary vision, and asked wonderful and thoughtful questions. The conversation circled around the need for a strong community to support each other, the land, and the…
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Musicians, Artists, Community & Collaborations
Well friends, it was wonderful to see some of you in Oakland last week at our Benefit Concert. A huge thank you to those of you who came out! Having people like you in our community affirms everything we’ve been working to create, so thank you for your friendship and support. We also want to thank…
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See You In Oakland!
We’re packing up to head to Oakland, CA for the Terra Cultura Presents: Plant the Seed Benefit Concert this Thursday! And yeah, we’re pretty excited about it. People are coming from all over the area and beyond to help make it a magical night—from Davis, Sacramento, Berkeley, San Francisco, Burlingame, Felton, and of course us,…
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Harvest Feasts, And Sharing The Bounty
Fall is a good time for reflection, for reevaluating what’s important and where to focus our energies. As the seasons transition, thoughts bend towards harvests and feasts, for those fortunate to have bounty to share. But we also know that these are difficult times, and that there are many people, places and projects in need…
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Programs In Progress! Eco-Art Projects, Professional Development, and More. . .
Harvest time is in full swing, and so is Terra Cultura’s residency at the Barn 8 art space at Leichtag Commons! We’ve been busy taking every opportunity to design and implement programming, testing out our hands-on, eco-arts curriculum ideas within a supportive and diverse community. Family Friendly Eco-Arts Project Coastal Roots Farm hosted its last Family…
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Announcing a Terra Cultura Benefit Concert!
You’re Invited! A Terra Cultura Benefit Concert Featuring The Gold Souls, SLUGish Ensemble and Hannah Mayree Thursday, October 5th at The Uptown Nightclub in Oakland, CA Doors at 8:00pm Tickets: $25 Suggested Donation Tickets and Info here Join us on Thursday October 5th, at the Uptown Nightclub in Oakland, CA for an evening of music and celebration in support of…
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Family Day With Terra Cultura at Coastal Roots Farm
Come say hello to Terra Cultura this coming Sunday, September 10, from 10am to noon, at Coastal Roots Farm’s Family Day! Stop by our table and join us for some fun, harvest-themed arts & crafts for all ages. Our last art project at Coastal Roots Farm was so much fun, we can’t wait to do…
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Agroecology and You
When we talk about our agricultural and environmental stewardship education programs, we use the term agroecology. It may not be a household word, but we chose it, specifically, for its broad agricultural, ecological and social implications. Miguel Altieri of UC Berkeley describes agroecology as a “discipline that provides the basic ecological principles for how to…
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Considering Forms of Capital
Jessica and I had a Great Aunt, Mollie, who lived to be 102. When I asked her what had been the biggest change she’d witnessed in her lifetime, she answered: the breakdown of social ties. When she was growing up in the 30s, her family shared a St. Louis townhouse with aunts, uncles and cousins.…