Introducing Project INCA
This winter 2025 I am making plans for an ambitious remodel of the potager, pond, and water and carbon sequestration systems. I call this plan Project INCA (Innovating Nutrient Capture and Adaptation) Here are the basics.
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.
Project Sustainability Energy and Ecology (SEE)
The 2025 Summer Camp Season was tied to two main initiatives. The first was officially launching the MenTern program at Mezzacello Urban Farm. The second was Project SEE which manifested as STEM Farming camps focused on sustainability, energy, and ecology.
The Foodist: Pasta With Butternut Squash and Sage Brown Butter
This is a hearty and naturally vegetarian dish. You can add additional protein if you wish, but it is not necessary. This is great hot on a fall or winter night or served cold as a summer salad. The flavor is exceptional, especially with the sage, and it's very filling!
The Power of Permaculture
This is the story of systems design and permaculture in the service of sustainability on an urban farm. This collage of images showcases 7 years of successful permaculture that transformed 30 cut stems of hydrangea, and 36 cut branches into the hornbeam allee that exists at Mezzacello Urban Farm today. This is the power of permaculture.
BioEngineering Summer Camp 2023 Guest Blog - Max
I love teaching Applied STEM summer camps. It never ceases to amaze me what kids will dream up if you give them a problem, some tools and then get out of their way. These are two BioEngineering Summer Camp 2023 Guest Blogs that were shared with me today.
Lesson: Immunity and Popsicles
Students will explore the relationship between natural immune system boosters and biochemical reactions while creating popsicles.
Workshop: Quantum Effects In Nature
A unique one-day STEM workshop where kids learn and compete or cooperate to understand how we use quantum effects on a farm.
Workshop: Physical Electricity
A unique one-day STEM workshop where kids learn and compete or cooperate to better understand how we use renewables on a farm.
Workshop: BioEngineering Basics
A unique one-day STEM workshop where kids learn and compete or cooperate to better understand how nature engineers systems.
Family Workshop: Climate Effects
A unique family-oriented workshop where kids and parents compete or cooperate to better understand Climate Reality.
Family Workshop: The Floor Is Lava
A unique family-oriented workshop where kids and parents compete or cooperate to better understand engineering.
Family Workshop: Nature's Ninjas
A unique family-oriented workshop where kids and parents compete or cooperate to better understand pollinators.
Activity: Plants to Paper
This is an easy workshop activity that is also a great deal of fun to make. In this activity we will make everything to make paper!
2024 Earth Day School Visits
Introducing Mezzacello Mobile Labs for energy, bioengineering, and biotechnology! Just in time for Earth Day 2024! Learn More.
Family Workshop: Family Matters
A unique family-oriented workshop where kids and parents compete or cooperate to better understand sustainability.
2023 Mezzacello Annual Report
This is our first official Annual Report for Mezzacello Urban Farm. I am pretty proud of it and I want to see much more growth!
The Foodist: Exotic Quail Egg Salad
This salad is a surprising and savory delight and you can add bacon or a warm vinaigrette to warm it up!
Workshop: Quantum Effects in Nature
In this workshop we will explore the macro and quantum effects of electrons and conductive and insulative materials and work.
Revisiting the Chicken/Duck Run in 2024
Updating my original Paris sewer model for a cleaner French Drain Model. Kid designed! Stay Tuned.