We partner with local organic farms to help teach people about farming and the many ways in which diversified family farming is creating new generations of farmers focused on local production, perma culture and sustainability.
Our primary partner is our good friends at Backbone Farm.
Visit a sustainable diversified family farm. Max and Katherine Dubansky will guide you around their farm and share with you knowledge about what it takes to grow vegetables, naturally raised livestock, poultry and flowers in a 100% natural way without the use of any chemicals. Backbone Farm is also one of the regional leaders in mycology and mushroom cultivation. Let All Earth Eco Tours design a program for your group. We recently hosted over 40 families with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, and we have provided custom programs for youth groups, girl scouts, universities and after school programs.
Available Custom Programs and Activities
Learn about Shittake Mushroom Cultivation
You will see the streamside cultivation of shittake mushrooms. Learn about the preparation of the oak logs, and the inculation of spores. You will see the production in action and may even be able to sample some mushrooms. You will also visit the growing house for reshi and oyster mushrooms.
Take A Woods Walk
Take a walk through the woods and meet Brother Bear and learn about the woods, water and creatures.
Learn about Pastured Pork
Meet the pigs and learn about the benefits of pasture raised livestock. You will learn why free range animals live with reduced stress and yield a higher quality and more healthy end product.
Learn about Natural and Organic Means of Starting and Growing a Large Variety of Vegetables
Katherine will share with you techniques and show you how they start and grow a large variety of vegetables that they sell at the various local farmer markets. You will tour their greenhouses and their extensive vegetable and produce garden. Fresh vegetables are available for purchase.
Learn about Community Supported Agriculture
The Dubansky Farm offers cooperative style community participation in their farm. Members of their cooperative pay an annual fee or trade work for large supplies of fresh vegetables.
Kids Can Play and Plant in the Kids Garden
Bring your kids and let them work a little in the kids garden.
Decorate a Flower Pot and Take home a Seedling
Decorate a dflower pot with paints and other craft supplies. Plant an edible seedling and take it home to grow.
Engage in a Mini Team Survivor Program
Your small team will have to follow some map directions and travel to a spot in the forest where you will set up a shelter, build a fire, heat some water and develop a ‘tribe’ identity. This is a fun acitivity that builds outdoor skills and develops team work and leadership skills.
For Information please contact us
We are offer such a wide variety of fun learning farm adventures and programs the offerings are constantly being modified and updated. We are always thrilled to help your group develop and design a truly unique and fun learning experience. Call or contact Carol Calhoun to explore the myriad of possiblilities. 301-746-4083