Workshops at Mezzacello Urban Farm
Mezzacello offers workshops that range from natural systems, to life science and farm animals, to bioengineering and mechanical engineering.
“These workshops are amazing! I would have never have thought to start with a hydrogen ion and a game of tag to explain how electrons flow. But it worked. I can guarantee he loved this and it’s gonna stick with him!”
Leadership Academy
Public Speaking and Confidence
Leadership and Building Connections
Character and Accountability
Partners Not Pets
Partners Not Pets FREE Workshop
Partners Not Pets Babies
Creating Feed From Weeds
Grow IT Workshop
Winter and Spring Upkeep
Raising Baby Animals
Renewables Are IT Workshop
Solar Power and Heating
Water Purification
Harvest IT Workshop
Creating Soils and Fertilizers
Planting and Processing Fruits and Vegetables
Canning 101
Make IT Work Workshop
Invention and Design Thinking
3D Printing and CAD
Build IT Workshop
Design Challenges
Tools and Mechanical Systems
Animals and Housing Strategies
Partners Not Pets FREE Workshop
Dates and Times:
August 29, 2026 4:00 - 8:00 PM | Book a Seat
Build a Biodome Greenhouse
Make a Hugelkultur Planter
Create Soils and Fertilizers to grow strong plants
Cost: $FREE | Ages 10 and Up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
GROW IT Workshop
Dates and Times:
Sept 5, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Book a Seat
Build a Biodome Greenhouse
Make a Hugelkultur Planter
Create Soils and Fertilizers to grow strong plants
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and Up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
Harvest IT Workshop
Dates and Times:
Sept 6, 2026 1:00-5:00 PM | Book a Seat
Care and Maintenance of Urban Farm Livestock
How to Purify and Reuse Water
Creating the Perfect Soil For Farming
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
RENEWABLES Workshop
Dates and Times:
Sep 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Book a Seat
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.
Cost: $110 | Book a Seat | Ages 10 and up only
MAKE IT WORK Workshop
Dates and Times:
Sept 21, 2026 6:00-9:00 PM | Book a Seat
How to Use CAD and Diagrams to reframe problems
Using 3D Printing and prototyping tools
How to test and modify a problem and solution
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
Build IT Workshop
Dates and Times:
Nov 2, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Book a Seat
Nov 2, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Book a Seat
How to build using steel and mechanical fasterners
Using power tools and hand tools properly
Building with renewable power systems
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Workshop I
Dates and Times:
Nov 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Book a Seat
Nov 3, 2026 1:00-4:00 | Book a Seat
Leadership Academy Part 1 Public Speaking and Confidence
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Workshop II
Dates and Times:
Nov 11, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Book a Seat
Nov 11, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Book a Seat
Leadership Academy Part 2 Team-Building, Empathy, and Culture
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Workshop III
Dates and Times:
Nov 21, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov 21, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Leadership Academy Part 3 Character-Building and Accountability
Cost: $45 | Ages 10 and up*
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
Book a class or workshop.
Choose between a workshop or a class!
Explore our week-long half-day and full-day summer camps as well!
The summer camps at Mezzacello Urban Farm follow the same approximate themes of our fun and engaging workshops. In fact, the workshop models are all formerly part of a summer camp! So if you think your child would be interested in a deeper dive on a topic, have a look at our summer camps!
