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We are seeking dedicated gardeners, farmers, writers and anyone interested in working for a grassroots organization!

For more info, click on our 2013 Applications page above!
 

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Building Community From the Ground UP!

SPRING OF GREEN

JUNE 8th 1pm-5pm ANV’s 2nd Annual

Spring of Green Open House

83rd Ave. & E Street Oakland, CA 94621

Come Celebrate Community, Wellness and Food! Enjoy a Picnic Lunch, Live Entertainment, Kids Activities, a Petting Zoo, and... MORE!

 

FIND out what ANV@Tassafaronga is all about!!

 

This event is Free to the Public w/ a $10 suggested Donation

The Lineup:

 

Special Guest Speaker:

Actress, Activist, Future Farmer: Judith Scott

 

Cooking Demo:

HuNia V. Bradley of HuNia’s Kitchen

 

Live Entertainment:

Aisha Fukushima, Charito x Funkch3n, DíaPa'Son, DJ Solace

 

Health and Wellness:

Nadine Johnson of No Yoga, No Peace and Massage Therapists from National Holistic Institute (NHI)

 

Petting Zoo Provided By: Mali McGee of Milk Mama Farm

Seedling Sale By:

 People’s Grocery

 Kid’s Activities and Bounce House provided by:


Imagine a child that has never seen carrots come out of the ground, never eaten a fresh strawberry or knew that peas grew in pods; or screams in fright if a worm pokes its head out of the soil...This is the reality of many of the children (and adults) we work with at our farm: ANV@ Tassafaronga. 

Everyday, all day, we are exploring ways to excite our youth -not just about nutrition and health- but about the natural world at large. Our edible flowers, borage and hollyhocks were one innovative tools we used to accomplish our goals. Kids and their families were ecstatic to discover flowers you can just pick and eat and- the fact that most actually have health benefits has truly inspired and re-ignited the curiosity and wonder of our community. 

ANV is committed to holistic community revival; meaning literally, rejuvenating, reengaging and reinvesting in all of East Oakland from the ground up!

You can read more about Acta Non Verba in the New York Times; Edible East Bay; Oakland North; the Alameda County Public Health Department Newsletter; HealthyCal.org; Indybay.org and other publications.





Click the smiling baby to see our amazing work in action!
Our goals are known, but just in case you missed it, Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project firmly believes that young people in this under served community need to know that they have the power to change their fate.  That they hold the keys to their future and can be what our mothers and fathers, teachers and mentors told us we could be; ANYTHING.

Why YOU should support Acta Non Verba
Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project (ANV) elevates life in the inner city by challenging oppressive dynamics and environments through urban farming. 

ANV’s quarter acre farm located in the City of Oakland’s Tassafaronga Park is planned, planted, harvested and sold by youth grades K-8 and 100% of the proceeds are placed into individual savings accounts for those who have participated. While youth ages 5-13 have the opportunity to make an investment in their education, work-ethic, and life skills; residents of all ages are offered the opportunity to highlight unique strengths through micro-enterprise. 

ANV offers a path for community residents of all ages to build trust, self-determination, and economic resiliency.


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