OCTOBER 7, 2026 FREE* Make It Work Workshop
Make It Work Wednesdays are free (with a $25.00 refundable Booking fee) 0n October 7, 2026 for young inventors, reseachers and innovators to come to Mezzacello Urban Farm and work on any prototype to be developed for a science fair, Invention Convention, or school-related project. Access to all tools, whiteboards, material, printers, and video and data collection tools are open. Limit of 8 kids, ages 9-14.
Leadership 101 Crash Course
This Workshop will cover the module Culture and Team Building. It will introduce kids to what leadership is and how to build consensus, followers, and teams that want to work together to solve a common and relevant goal. Ages 9-14.
OCTOBER 14, 2026 FREE* Make It Work Workshop
Make It Work Wednesdays are free (with a $25.00 refundable Booking Fee) 0n October 7, 2026 for young inventors, reseachers and innovators to come to Mezzacello Urban Farm and work on any prototype to be developed for a science fair, Invention Convention, or school-related project. Access to all tools, whiteboards, material, printers, and video and data collection tools are open. Limit of 8 kids, ages 9-14.
Leadership Academy Culture and Teamwork October
This Workshop will cover the module Culture and Team Building. It will introduce kids to what leadership is and how to build consensus, followers, and teams that want to work together to solve a common and relevant goal. Ages 9-14.
OCTOBER 21, 2026 FREE* Make It Work Workshop
Make It Work Wednesdays are free (with a $25.00 refundable Booking Fee) 0n October 21, 2026 for young inventors, reseachers and innovators to come to Mezzacello Urban Farm and work on any prototype to be developed for a science fair, Invention Convention, or school-related project. Access to all tools, whiteboards, material, printers, and video and data collection tools are open. Limit of 8 kids, ages 9-14.
Leadership Academy Confidence and Public Speaking October
This Workshop will cover the module Confidence and Public Speaking. It will introduce kids to how leadership is leveraged to build confidence in oneself and encourage it’s growth in others. Ages 9-14.
OCTOBER 28, 2026 FREE* Make It Work Workshop
Make It Work Wednesdays are free (with a $25.00 refundable Booking Fee) 0n October 21, 2026 for young inventors, reseachers and innovators to come to Mezzacello Urban Farm and work on any prototype to be developed for a science fair, Invention Convention, or school-related project. Access to all tools, whiteboards, material, printers, and video and data collection tools are open. Limit of 8 kids, ages 9-14.
Leadership Academy Character and Accountability October
This Workshop will cover the module Character and Accountability. It will introduce kids to how leadership good character and accountability in oneself and encourage their growth in others. No one likes a leader who is easily distrusted. Ages 9-14.
Build IT Workshop | Morning
This invention-based hands-on workshop covers How to build using steel and mechanical fasterners, Using power tools and hand tools properly, and Building with renewable power systems.
This is a very popular workshop! Perfect for families!
Ages 10 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Build IT Workshop | Afternoon
This invention-based hands-on workshop covers How to build using steel and mechanical fasterners, Using power tools and hand tools properly, and Building with renewable power systems.
Perfect for families!
Ages 10 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Leadership Academy I Morning
Leadership Academy I is the first of a three-part workshop on developing skills and experiences in young leaders.
The first session covers public speaking, crowd work, and confidence building. Ages 10-16.
Leadership Academy I Afternoon
Leadership Academy I is the first of a three-part workshop on developing skills and experiences in young leaders. This is the afternoon session.
The first session covers public speaking, crowd work, and confidence building. Ages 10-16.
Leadership Academy II Morning
Leadership Academy II is the second of a three-part workshop series focused on developing skills and experiences in young leaders. It is offered twice, once in the morning and once in afternoon. This event is the morning event.
The session covers Team-Building, Developing Empathy, and Creating Culture Ages 10-16.
Leadership Academy II Afternoon
Leadership Academy II is the second of a three-part workshop series focused on developing skills and experiences in young leaders. It is offered twice, once in the morning and once in afternoon. This event is the afternoon event.
The session covers Team-Building, Developing Empathy, and Creating Culture Ages 10-16.
Leadership Academy III Morning
Leadership Academy III is the Third of a three-part workshop series focused on developing skills and experiences in young leaders. This is the morning session.
The session covers Character-Building and Accountability. Ages 10-16.
Leadership Academy III Afternoon
Leadership Academy III is the Third of a three-part workshop series focused on developing skills and experiences in young leaders. This is the afternoon session.
The session covers Character-Building and Accountability. Ages 10-16.
Partners Not Pets Babies
This livestock-based hands-on workshop is very popular. In this workshop we will be working with four species of livestock on the urban farm. Chickens, ducks, rabbits, and fish. We will be prepping the animals for fall. Ages 10 and up.
Mezzacello Fall CleanUp time September 26, 2026
Mezzacello needs a reset! Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 starting at 9:00 and running through 4:00. It is not necessary to attend the entire day. You welcome to come and go with your availability. We need to setup new infrastructure at five different sites and get rid of trash and weeds. It will be sunny and warm.
Renewables Workshop
This full-day workshop will empower kids and families to set up solar arrays, wind turbines, MMPT controllers, an inverter, and batteries. How we do it and how you can do it too.
Ages 10 and up ONLY.
Harvest IT Workshop
This farming-based hands-on workshop is very popular. In this workshop we will be Building a Biodome Greenhouse and working in the Mezzacello Biodome, we will be making a Hugelkultur Planter and Creating Soils and Fertilizers to grow strong plants and samples to take home.
Ages 10 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
GROW IT Workshop
This farming-based hands-on workshop is very popular. In this workshop we will be Building a Biodome Greenhouse and working in the Mezzacello Biodome, we will be making a Hugelkultur Planter and Creating Soils and Fertilizers to grow strong plants and samples to take home.
Ages 10 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sustainability, Energy and Ecology Summer Camp
A fun camp to explore sustainability on the farm in terms of livestock, vegetables, and energy.
Magical Micro Machines Summer Camp
A fun camp to explore additive manufacturing, materials, and mecjanical systems.
RSVP for Mezzacello Earth Day Celebration!
Thank you for your RSVP to our 2025 Earth Day Celebration: Our Planet, Our Power!
This event is open to the public, and offers free workshops and tours of our grounds, programming, and educational models.

