Category Archives: Up on Top

August 12th, 2018

"I want to be kind and protect all of the creatures in the garden! I love creatures!" -- a student who affectionately referred to all insects in the garden as "creatures" and who may, one day, be an entomologist. Fun in the Sun CommunityGrows had a wonderful summer! We enjoyed working with youth from partner programs including the … Continue reading 2018 Recap: Summer in the Gardens →

Tags: CommunityGrows, Crissy Field Center, Magic Field, summer science, Buchanan YMCA, Hawyard Rec Connect, Magic Zone, Partners, The Village Project, Uncategorized, Up on Top, Western Addition Beacon, Willie Mays Boys and Girls Club

July 25th, 2016

On Thursday, July 21, 2016 CommunityGrows invited three groups-Up on Top, Prince Hall Learning Center and our BEETS-for a final visit to Green Gulch Farm in Marin County this summer. Nestled in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s (GGNRA) Muir Beach watershed, Green Gulch is the perfect adventure for our City kids to explore. Green … Continue reading Green Gulch Farm-An Intentional Community →

Tags: Green Gulch Farm, summer science, BEETS, Field Trip, Green Gulch Farm, Prince Hall Learning Center, Summer Science, Up on Top

June 28th, 2015

On Tuesday June 23, 2015 CommunityGrows staff took a bus-load of youth from Up on Top organization and the BEETS (Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens) to Green Gulch Farm for the day. Under sunny skies and after name tags, check-ins and a visit to the temple, the groups split up to enjoy the … Continue reading Green Gulch Farm with Up-on-Top and BEETS →

Tags: Green Gulch Farm, summer science, BEETS, Field Trip, Green Gulch Farm, Summer Science, Up on Top

June 14th, 2014

On Thursday, June 12, 2014, CommunityGrows took two groups of youth from Booker T. Washington Community Service Center and Up-on-Top Summer Program to Green Gulch Farm. It was a day out of the City to enjoy the fresh air, see the gardens and get some exercise. After a winding road up Highway 1 and down … Continue reading Green Gulch Farm with Booker T. and Up-on-Top Summer Youth →

Tags: Environmental Education, summer science, Booker T. Washington, Farms, Field Trip, Green Gulch Farm, Summer Science, Up on Top