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Cottonwood Urban Farm

We are a local vegetable farm focussing on the cross section of food, community, and education.
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Nestled in the basin of the Tujunga Wash in the North East San Fernando Valley, Cottonwood Urban Farm (CUF) uses creative growing techniques (season extension, intercropping, succession planting, etc) to cultivate a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs without the use of large scale farm equipment. CUF is currently in a transformational phase of becoming an agricultural enterprise that fulfills

our goals of (1) providing locally grown produce and programming for Panorama City community members; and (2) providing fresh, organic produce to serve the needs of restaurants and chefs that value sustainability. Social responsibility is a value at CUF and currently CUF runs horticulture therapy and education programming for local youth recovering from substance abuse.

12/10/2024

What an amazing cooking workshop this past weekend with ! Scrumptious amaranth porridge with sautéed vegetables and a spicy, seed granola topping! What?! Plus, the chocolate avocado pudding with pomegranate seeds and a sweet seed granola was to die for! We had a lovely group turn out from the community and we had such a great time breaking bread with each other.

Our last workshop of the year hosted by and is this Saturday 12/14 with a Natural Dye workshop. Don't miss out! Link in bio to RSVP.

12/08/2024

Join us next Saturday Dec 14th as and host Karla Mejia from so we can dive into the world of kitchen colors at the Farm. Learn how to detect, brew and color fabrics using food waste and herbs. Karla is a natural dye artist who will teach us all about the use of foods scraps to dye cotton fibers. We will explore the science, beauty and methods on using food waste to create natural dyes.

We will be using two main ingredients found right here at Cottonwood Urban farm as well as two sources often found in your very own kitchen. we will be learning from; Rosemary, Pomegranate Skins, Onion skins and Avocado Pits.

Each participant will dye a pair of cotton socks using an array of dye baths created from the materials shared. You will also receive knowledge on how to replicate this process at home.

Link in bio to rsvp!

12/05/2024

Bring a blanket and a picnic and join us for some holiday merriment! We will be screening an original short documentary about the farm by A***n Tomar, local documentarian and USC film student who will be working with CUF and affiliates to create a “Living Library” in 2025.

After the screening we will be showing the holiday modern classic, ELF! If you know, you know, and if you don’t, hopefully you’ll get the goofiness of childlike wonder!

See ya under the Cottonwood tree!

Friday December 13th
Doc Screening + Movie Night 6-9pm @ CUF
(doors open 5:30pm)
All ages welcome!
8380 Ventura Canyon Ave., Panorama City, Ca, 91402
(Street parking available on Allott Ave. and Reedley St.)

Link in Bio to RSVP.

11/27/2024

Thanksgiving can be a great time of joy but it can also be kinda stressful. So if you need a stress reliever after spending a few days with family, help us smash some pumpkins!

Each year, around 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins in the U.S. are sent to landfills after Halloween, where they release harmful methane gas that contributes to global warming. But there’s a better way—composting!

Join for their Annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 30th, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Cottonwood Urban Farm, and help turn your pumpkin back into nutrient-rich soil. Composting your pumpkin nourishes the Earth, reduces waste, and supports a healthier environment.

Link in bio to rsvp and for more information.

11/24/2024

A cozy and rejuvinating morning at our Meditative Team Time! Sound bath, community, and make tea with the herbs from CUF does a body good. Thank you , and for hosting another great workshop. Check out our link in bio for upcoming events!

11/20/2024

Join and this Saturday for a Meditative Tea Time! This event is a farm to teacup experience! Come harvest your choice of tea from the plants available at the farm. This unique workshop will relax your mind with a soothing sound bath, followed by a peaceful intention setting tea-sipping session. Connect with your chosen plant and create a unique artistic tea experience. Depending on the weather, enjoy your tea hot or cold—nature will decide the perfect option. We are excited to create this opportunity for you to find tranquility and creativity in nature.

Link in bio to RSVP!

11/19/2024

We had such a great time at our Tree Planting event this past weekend hosted by ! Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help and learn the best way to plant/transplant trees. Even the chickens and children helped out. We can't wait to see these young trees mature and grow and give us shade and lots of yummy fruit.

11/15/2024

There are all sorts of little garden treasures sprinkled around the farm! These gnomes and figurines add some extra joy and magic to our space. Next time your at CUF go on a scavenger hunt and see if you can find them all!

11/12/2024

Join us this Saturday for a Tree Planting Day and help grow a greener San Fernando Valley! 🌳

and CUF invite you to a community tree planting event focused on expanding food access and building resilient urban spaces. Together, we’ll plant up to 20 fruit and shade trees to create more green spaces and fresh food sources at the Farm.

We’ll be using compost throughout the planting process to enrich the soil, and as a bonus, small brown bags of compost will be available for everyone to take home! This hands-on event is funded by and their Community Compost for Green Spaces program, making it a great way to make a lasting impact while connecting with fellow community members. No experience needed—all skill levels are welcome but over 16 suggested. Join us for a day of planting, learning, and giving back.

Link in bio to secure your spot!

11/06/2024

Join our friends for their Intro to Hiking Workshop this Saturday! They will be playing fun games and sharing resources on where to hike, what essentials to bring, and how to plan a hike!

For planning purposes, please confirm whether you will be attending this weekend by Friday, November 8th. If you are coming with your group/family, please make sure to let them know how many people total will be attending.

Link in bio to RSVP.

10/31/2024

Make sure those pumpkins don't end up in the landfill! Did you know that 1.8 billion pounds of pumpkins get wasted every year! Skip the landfill and compost those pumpkins! Toss them in the green bin or bring them to Cottonwood Urban Farm! Join us November 30th for our annual pumpkin smash. It's a smashing good time and a great way to work out some stress! Link in bio with more info.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10/30/2024

The farm has been a flurry of activity this month! Thanks so much to Sunny for guiding us through a Macramé Hummingbird Feeder Workshop this past weekend in celebration of our Hummingbird Garden Opening! Our hummingbirds are going to love these feeders!

10/26/2024

What an amazing celebration today of Dios de los Mu***os hosted by .thumb.farm ! The volunteer crew did some composting and snuck away for the celebration.

10/24/2024

November is almost here which means these beauties are almost ready for harvest. Start searching for your favorite pomegranate recipe. Pomegranate season is right around the corner!

10/20/2024

That's a wrap! Another great workshop from , and exploreing meditative earth sculptures. Lots of family fun and creativity under the cottonwood tree! Check out these amazing sculptures inspired by nature!

10/17/2024

THIS SATURDAY! Meditative Earth Sculptures is an immersive experience designed to help you gain deep insight into what your created sculpture is communicating to you. By combining sound bath relaxation, creativity, and community, this workshop aims to enrich your understanding of non-verbal communication and the messages inherent in your surroundings. No prior sculpting experience is necessary—this workshop is open to all skill levels.

LINK IN BIO TO RSVP!

This event is hosted by in collaboration with

10/09/2024

Just some chicken camo for your Wednesday humpday. Enjoy.

10/07/2024

Meditative Earth Sculptures is an immersive experience designed to help you gain deep insight into what your created sculpture is communicating to you. By combining sound bath relaxation, creativity, and community, this workshop aims to enrich your understanding of non-verbal communication and the messages inherent in your surroundings. No prior sculpting experience is necessary—this workshop is open to all skill levels.

Link in Bio to RSVP!

This event is hosted by in collaboration with . Behind the Beet is a non-profit aimed at cultivating unique and dynamic experiences that make healthy living accessible by educating and inspiring others to nurture their own sustainability and resilience.

Address

8380 Ventura Canyon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
91402

Website

http://www.cufarm.org/

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