activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 9
- Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts an annual co-ed 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise funds for regenerative school food programs.
- Community Education and Engagement in Regenerative Food Practices Desert Food Harvesting & Processing EducationOffers in-person and online educational opportunities including classes on mesquite harvesting and storage, preparation for harvest, and guided walkabouts with local experts. Also hosts community milling events using a food-grade hammer mill and conducted specialized events like a mesquite milling event in 2025.
- Community Education and Engagement in Regenerative Food Practices Desert Food Harvesting & Processing EducationOffers in-person and online educational programming, including classes on mesquite harvesting and storage, preparation for harvest, and guided walkabouts with local experts. Also hosts community milling events using a food-grade hammer mill.
- Fundraising through Community Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts an annual co-ed 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise funds in support of regenerative school food programs.
- Fundraising through Community Sports Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts an annual co-ed 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise funds specifically for regenerative school food programs.
- Mesquite Education Program Desert Food Harvesting & Processing EducationOffers classes and events focused on mesquite, including basics, storage of pods, preparation for harvest, and community milling events using a food-grade hammer mill. The program also includes in-person walkabouts with local guides.
- Regenerative School Food Systems Program School-Based Garden & Food Systems EducationOperates a year-long program supporting school teams to transform food systems through regenerative farm-to-school practices, including a three-day retreat for action planning and ongoing coaching. The program also includes transforming schoolyards—such as converting concrete lots into productive gardens—that serve as living classrooms.
- Regenerative School Food Systems Program School-Based Garden & Food Systems EducationSupports school teams through a year-long program to transform food systems using regenerative farm-to-school practices, including a three-day retreat for action plan creation and ongoing coaching. This program aims to integrate regenerative practices into school food systems to benefit student health, local food networks, and ecological balance.
- Regenerative School Food Systems Transformation School-Based Garden & Food Systems EducationOperates a year-long program that supports school teams in transforming food systems through regenerative farm-to-school practices, including a three-day retreat for action plan creation and ongoing coaching. Includes redesigning school food environments, such as converting concrete yards into educational gardens.
capacity building · 2
- Arizona Farm to School Network Co-Convening Local Food System DevelopmentCo-convenes the Arizona Farm to School Network to support and expand farm-to-school initiatives across the state, building capacity among schools and local food providers.
- Arizona Farm to School Network Coordination Local Food System DevelopmentCo-convenes the Arizona Farm to School Network to support and expand farm-to-school initiatives across the state, fostering collaboration and capacity building among schools, farmers, and community organizations.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Collaborative Network Building for Equitable Farm-to-School Access collaborative_network_buildingAdvances farm-to-school initiatives through cross-sector partnerships, shared resources, training, and community engagement to scale regenerative practices equitably across schools.
- Collaborative Network Building for Equitable Farm-to-School Access collaborative_network_buildingAdvances equitable farm-to-school initiatives by building cross-sector partnerships, sharing resources, and providing training to strengthen local food systems in schools through collective action.
- Community-Centered Awareness and Engagement community_event_fundraisingUses community events and volunteer engagement to raise awareness and support for regenerative schools, combining joyful participation with educational and fundraising goals.
- Cultivating Regenerative School Food Systems regenerative_school_food_systemsThe organization believes that by integrating regenerative agriculture and sustainable sourcing into school food systems, they can improve health outcomes for children and foster environmental stewardship. This involves hands-on training, professional development for educators, and cross-sector collaboration to create sustainable and ecologically balanced school environments.
- Experiential Education in Regenerative Practices experiential_educationEngages youth in hands-on gardening and food-growing activities to foster environmental stewardship and understanding of regenerative systems through direct experience.
- Experiential Education in Regenerative Practices experiential_educationEngages youth in hands-on gardening, food growing, and environmental activities to foster stewardship, ecological literacy, and lasting connection to regenerative food systems.
- Holistic Regeneration for Personal and Planetary Health holistic_regenerationAdvances health by connecting personal nourishment with environmental regeneration, emphasizing deep ecological connection, responsible stewardship, and systemic restoration as interdependent outcomes.
- Holistic Regeneration for Personal and Planetary Health holistic_regenerationAdvances health and resilience by connecting personal nourishment with environmental regeneration through deep community connection, responsible stewardship, and ecosystem restoration as interdependent goals.
- Holistic Regeneration for Personal and Planetary Health holistic_regenerationThe organization promotes a holistic approach to nourishment that emphasizes deep connection, responsible stewardship, and regeneration as interconnected elements for both individual well-being and planetary health.
- Leveraging Community and Partnerships for Systemic Change collaborative_network_buildingThe organization uses innovative partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and community engagement to build thriving schools, resilient communities, and restored ecosystems. This includes shared resources, training, and community-based events to advance their initiatives.
- Promoting Mesquite as a Regenerative Food and Cultural ResourceThe organization educates about mesquite, highlighting its role in rewilding, rehydrating, and water harvesting, and utilizes it as a regenerative food source and symbol of community connection.
- Regenerative Farm-to-School Capacity Building regenerative farm to school practicesEquips school teams with practical skills and ongoing support through coaching, personalized guidance, and training to implement regenerative farm-to-school solutions.
- Regenerative Farm-to-School Capacity Building regenerative farm to school practicesEquips school teams with hands-on training, coaching, and implementation support to adopt regenerative farm-to-school practices, enabling sustainable, locally rooted food system change.
- Regenerative School Food Systems Transformation regenerative_school_food_systemsTransforms school food systems by integrating regenerative agriculture, sustainable sourcing, and ecological principles such as soil health and biodiversity, using professional development, consulting, and grant support to create resilient and restorative school environments.
- Regenerative School Food Systems Transformation regenerative_school_food_systemsTransforms school food systems by integrating regenerative agriculture, sustainable sourcing, and ecological principles such as soil health and biodiversity, supported by professional development, consulting, and grant-writing for schools and districts.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Arizona Farm to School Collaborative
Year-long program providing school teams with training, retreats, and coaching to implement regenerative farm-to-school action plans and build sustainable food systems.
Arizona Farm to School Network
Statewide network that connects educators, farmers, and advocates to strengthen local food systems and expand equitable access to fresh, locally grown food in schools.
Garfield's Garden on the Corner
Hands-on educational garden transforming a concrete schoolyard into a living classroom where students grow food and learn about ecosystems and environmental stewardship.
Hoops for Happiness
Annual co-ed 3-on-3 basketball tournament that raises funds for regenerative school food programs while promoting wellness and community engagement among participants aged 7 and up.
Milling with Mollen
Seasonal community program offering mesquite harvesting education, walkabouts, and milling events in partnership with Urban Farm and Bee Oasis to promote regenerative food sources.
Regenerative Schools
Professional development, consulting, and grant-writing support for schools and districts to implement regenerative practices focused on soil health, biodiversity, and ecological resilience.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona Farm to School Network Partner — Co-convenes the network to support farm-to-school efforts statewide.
- DesertHarvesters.org Partner — Collaborates with DesertHarvesters.org in Tucson to help others with mesquite pod harvesting.
- Garfield's Garden on the Corner Partner — Collaborative initiative to transform a schoolyard into an educational garden.
- Urban Farm and Bee Oasis Partner — Partner that makes the "Milling with Mollen" seasonal program possible.
- Victorium Partner — Host venue for the Hoops for Happiness basketball tournament.