Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont - LEAF

Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont - LEAF Educating and nourishing our community through regenerative and sustainable agriculture practices at our urban gardens.

LEAF is a volunteer organization bringing people together to grow healthy pesticide free food and to learn about environmentally sustainable gardening and ecological practices.

Meet Mela, LEAF’s demure shepherd. She’s beautiful, she’s stoic, and she’s the Chief Happiness Officer here at LEAF. Whe...
08/26/2026

Meet Mela, LEAF’s demure shepherd. She’s beautiful, she’s stoic, and she’s the Chief Happiness Officer here at LEAF. When you’re on site, you can see her constantly on the move, making her rounds and checking in on everything happening around the farm. If you’re lucky, you might catch her standing still for a peaceful moment to appreciate a particularly good sniff.

And if you’re hoping to win her over, a treat is probably your best bet. 🐾

Have you gotten a sweet lick from Mela yet? Drop your favorite Mela moment in the comments!

*No audio so you can hear her howl on the last slide 🤭

Congratulations, Livia, on completing your summer internship with LEAF! We’re so grateful for all the time, energy, and ...
08/25/2026

Congratulations, Livia, on completing your summer internship with LEAF! We’re so grateful for all the time, energy, and care you brought to LEAF. 💚 And thank you to our partner, Citizens for Better Community (CBC - Citizens for Better Community), for making this partnership possible!

Livia jumped right in and helped us run educational programs like Moon Gardening and Students for LEAF. She kept things moving by supporting our educators and quickly became someone we could count on.

Last week we celebrated her graduation with CBC, her fellow interns, and all the intern host organizations. Congratulations to all CBC interns!

Join us for our Community Concert & Potluck! Enjoy an evening at the LEAF Community Garden in California Nursery Histori...
08/21/2026

Join us for our Community Concert & Potluck! Enjoy an evening at the LEAF Community Garden in California Nursery Historic Park for live music, community, and good food in support of LEAF’s work in environmental education, soil science, and local food donation programs.

**Right after the LEAF Fundraiser, we are hosting the LEAF Community Concert & Potluck**, featuring our founder Bruce’s band, The Niles Orchestra, more raffle draws, and good vibes! This event is free and open to the public - bring a dish and a drink to share!

🎵 Live music from the Niles Orchestra Band
🥗 A bring-your-own community potluck
🥂 An evening of good vibes in the garden

The Community Concert & Potluck is free and open to all. Donations in support of LEAF’s mission are greatly appreciated.

If you’re able, bring a dish and your favorite drink to share. If not, simply come as you are. There’s always room at our table!

Our Students 4 LEAF summer program recently welcomed the International Rescue Committee (International Rescue Committee ...
08/19/2026

Our Students 4 LEAF summer program recently welcomed the International Rescue Committee (International Rescue Committee San Jose ) and 12 young people who have recently immigrated to the United States for a day at the LEAF Urban Farm.

Together, we started a microgreens tray, harvested fresh vegetables, and prepared a yummy, healthy lunch. It was a beautiful opportunity to build community, get their hands in the soil, and share a meal together.

We’re grateful to the IRC for spending the day with us and helping make the Farm a place where young people can connect, learn, and grow!

Are you involved with a local community group? We’d love to collaborate with you. Please get in touch using the link in the comments!

One of the questions we hear most often from our community members is, "What can I plant right now?" 🌱The answer has les...
08/14/2026

One of the questions we hear most often from our community members is, "What can I plant right now?" 🌱

The answer has less to do with the season on the calendar and more to do with temperature. Successful gardens are built by paying attention to soil conditions, planning ahead, and choosing plants that thrive in your local climate.

At the LEAF Urban Farm, we're always thinking a season ahead. While summer crops are still producing, we're already preparing for fall and winter planting. Crop rotation, cover crops, mulching, and careful timing all help us grow food year-round while building healthy, living soil.

Read our latest blog from our volunteer blogger Christine to learn how to plan your garden through the changing seasons, along with practical tips from LEAF volunteer Alan on growing successfully in the Bay Area.

🌱 Link in the comments.

Over the past few months, the Centerville Library garden has transformed right alongside our Moon Gardening group. Toget...
08/12/2026

Over the past few months, the Centerville Library garden has transformed right alongside our Moon Gardening group. Together we've planted beans, tomatoes, potatoes, watermelon, and kale, and now some of those plants are taller than our LEAF educators.

We've learned about worms, turned compost with help from our chicken neighbors, taken home tomato starts, and shared fresh harvests along the way. Every month has brought something new to discover, and we're excited to keep growing together.

What's been your favorite part of Moon Gardening so far, and what will you see this month?

We’re excited to invite you to ‘Grow Together,’ LEAF’s Annual Fundraiser and Community Concert & Potluck! Join the Fundr...
08/12/2026

We’re excited to invite you to ‘Grow Together,’ LEAF’s Annual Fundraiser and Community Concert & Potluck!

Join the Fundraiser to raise funds for our farm tractor, to mingle with local dignitaries, community leaders and LEAF supporters - like you! The event will feature stories from our partners on how we're making an impact together, with delicious snacks from an amazing local baker, Out of the Oven Out of the Oven , drinks, a raffle, and music by our partner, Friends of Children with Special Needs FCSN Official Dream Achievers Band.

Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today. Your support matters and helps us make an impact in Fremont and the wider East Bay!

After the LEAF Fundraiser, we are hosting the LEAF Community Concert & Potluck, featuring our founder Bruce’s band, The Niles Orchestra, more raffle draws, and good vibes! This event is free and open to the public - bring a dish and a drink to share!

Thank you to our sponsors: Star One Credit Union Star One Credit Union , Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente , and Out of the Oven Bakery Out of the Oven

Find the link for both events in our bio.

Family Day is back on Sunday, August 23! Bring the whole family to the LEAF Urban Farm for a morning of hands-on fun, ou...
08/10/2026

Family Day is back on Sunday, August 23! Bring the whole family to the LEAF Urban Farm for a morning of hands-on fun, outdoor play, and time to explore together.

Kids can get creative in our new mud kitchen, complete a farm scavenger hunt, make arts and crafts, and discover the garden alongside our LEAF educators. There's something for every curious kid.

Family tickets are just $10 and cover the whole crew (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and your little ones). We hope you'll join us!

Sign up via Eventbrite (link in bio).

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