Building Our Human Skills
What do you think of the value of meditation or daydreaming? I teach it as a fundamental aspect of the human lived experience. I make space for it, and I empower the kids who come to my camps to engage in it.
When Mezzacello Makes It Work
Mezzacello Urban Farm is a love letter to sustainability. The summer camps are not a SEPARATE aspect of the ecologies and systems of Mezzacello’s sustainability. They are an integral piece to the life, functionality, and innovation of the urban farm.
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?
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and Sustainability
Part of a blog series on how Mezzacello addresses UN 17 SDG. This one is industry and innovation.
Just The Right Light
A great view from the part of the house at Mezzacello literally begging for a revamp! It’s a makeover montage!
Ponds as Spigots and Nutrient Additive Systems
The moment when you realize that the biofilter for the pond is actually also an algae wine cask for the flowers.
Five Years of Innovation Part 1
After five years of continuous building and innovation, we step back and review the changes to Mezzacello since 2017.