Meet our summer interns!

The most intriguing and passionate people find a way of connecting with us here at Blackwood. We love getting to foster relationships with the ever-curious and create space for them to support our work at Blackwood. This summer, we’re delighted to have two interns to...

“V” is for Vertical Farming

The problem: By 2050, it is predicted that the earth will no longer have enough land to sustain a growing human population. The solution: Vertical farming. Vertical farming is exactly what it sounds like: Farming, but up. Farming has always been measured by acres of...

“H” is for Holistic Management

In short, Holistic Management (HM) is an approach to managing agricultural resources. HM was originally developed by Allan Savory, acclaimed ecologist and environmentalist, as a solution for the desertification of nearly 2/3rds of the earth’s land. Through HM, Savory...

Dahr Jamail | Farming for the Future

Monday, 23 June 2014 09:29 By Dahr Jamail, Truthout | Report As the impacts of anthropogenic climate disruption (ACD) continue to escalate, drought, wildfires, flooding and other extreme weather events continue to intensify and last longer as a result. In parts of...

Cath Conlon: Bringing Life to the Land

The kitchen is a cook’s dream: spacious, with open shelves for cookware and labeled bins for staples; an expansive granite island with two utilitarian sinks; a commercial range; room for several cooks, and perches for onlookers. The decor is a charming mix of country...

Nature Camp 2014

Blackwood Nature Camp is transforming – changing perceptions, heightening awareness, changing lives through thoughtful programming, adventure, and environmental education.