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Cottonwood Urban Farm We are a local vegetable farm focussing on the cross section of food, community, and education.

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.

04/22/2025

Our geraniums have a mesage for today: HAPPY EARTH DAY!!

Mother Earth could use some help so today, tomorrow, and beyond do your part in protecting this amazing planet we are a part of!

04/13/2025

Welcome to the new Soil Lab! After a short hiatus, our friends are bringing back the Community Soil Lab with a few upgrades. We had a test run this weekend so thank you to everyone that came out. Link in bio to sign up for the May lab!

04/10/2025

Last call for jars and containers for the school year! Associated Students Productions & Sustainability at CSUN is hosting Refill and Repair a couple times this semester where students can refill different body care products and repair their clothing.

We're looking for pre-loved containers that can be reused for those who did not bring their own containers and need refills. This is an ongoing event so donations are appreciated anytime.

Jars can be dropped off up until Saturday 4/12 by 12pm.

CONTAINTERS SHOULD:
-be clean, dry, and empty
-have a lid!!
- labels removed if possible
-be spill proof (can be tightly sealed with liquid and won't leak)
-hold at least 8 fluid ounces

Our amazing volunteer will pick them up and deliver them to CSUN!

03/23/2025

Lots of fun at the Seed Swap this weekend hosted by .thumb.farm !

03/16/2025

The farm is about to burst! There are lots of tiny buds that are going to get real big real soon including these tiny cottonwood leaves. Plus, the ducks are busy laying some eggs. Be sure to stop by over the next few weeks to check out the spring beauty!

02/21/2025

We need your help Panorama City! Your voice matters and we would appreciate your input and discuss ways to make Panorama City stronger, safer, and more resilient. Come join us for our open house event anytime from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This event is organized by students from the Master of Urban Planning program at Cal State, Northridge. We hope to see you there!

¡Necesitamos tu ayuda, Panorama City! Tu voz importa y agradeceríamos tu aporte y discutiremos formas de hacer que Panorama City sea más fuerte, más seguro, y más resistente. Únete a nosotros en nuestro evento de puertas abiertas en cualquier momento de 6:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m. Este evento está organizado por estudiantes del programa de Maestría en Planificación Urbana de Cal State, Northridge. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Date/Fecha: Feb 25, 2025
Time/Hora: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Location/Ubicación: 8610 Van Nuys Blvd. Panorama City, CA 91402
Liz Galan Community Room (Room # 62 & 64) / Salón Comunitario Liz Galan ( #62 y 64)

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Please reach out to [email protected] for any questions or concerns.
Habra bocadillos y refrescos ligeros. Comuníquese con [email protected] si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario.

Link in bio to rsvp
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02/16/2025

Even our farm dogs enjoyed the sound bath and vision board workshop this weekend! Thanks to for guiding us through a beautiful session. We can't wait to see their amazing visions of the future come to life!

The next workshop from and is a Meditive Food Exploration March 8th. Check on the link in bio for more info!

01/27/2025

Help us collect 100 jars for CSUN!

Associated Students Productions & Sustainability at CSUN is hosting Refill and Repair a couple times this semester where students can refill different body care products and repair their clothing.

We're looking for pre-loved containers that can be reused for those who did not bring their own containers and need refills. This is an ongoing event so donations are appreciated anytime. For our upcoming event, we are hoping to collect 100 jars by 2/1!

Jars can be dropped off up until Saturday 2/1 by 12pm.

CONTAINTER SHOULD BE:
-clean, dry, and empty
-remove labels if possible
-spill proof (can be tightly sealed with liquid and won't leak)
-preferably holds at least 8 fluid ounces

Our amazing volunteer will pick them up and deliver them to CSUN!

01/25/2025

Our amazing farm partner .thumb.farm had a super cool guest today to talk mushrooms! Thank you for guiding us through the process of starting mushrooms in a bucket and sharing your extensive knowledge about nature's superhero mycelium!

01/17/2025

Our doors will be back open this Saturday, January 18th! In times like these, connecting with the earth and our community can be a beautiful way to center ourselves. CUF is open to volunteers and visitors every Saturday 9am-12pm. If you come by this Saturday, consider wearing a mask depending upon your personal health needs and comfort level.

01/10/2025

Due to the devastating impact of the wildfires and wind storms in Los Angeles, CUF will be closed on Saturday, January 11, 2025. We hope to be back next weekend when the air quality has improved (fingers crossed) and we have been able to clear some of the debris from the wind storms. The safety of our volunteers and community is important to us. Please be safe out there. We love you all!

01/08/2025

Stay safe out there everyone! As we all cope with the extreme wind and fire conditions are some helpful resources and information:

SIGN UP FOR ALERTS
Watch Duty Fire App: watchduty.org
Notify LA: NotifyLA.org
LA County Alerts: https://alertlacounty.genasys.com/portal/en

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Check in on loved ones and neighbors. Share supplies, food, power,
and shelter if needed.

BE PREPARED
Visit ReadyForWildfire.org for tips about preparing for an evacuation and more.

BASIC GO-BAG CHECKLIST
Three-day supply of non-perishable food and three gallons of water per person
Map marked with at least two evacuation routes
Prescriptions or special medications
Change of clothing (and underwear)
Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler's checks
First aid kit
Flashlight
Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
Sanitation supplies
Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
Pet food and water (and carriers)

EVACUATION SHELTERS
Arcadia Community Center (Arcadia)
Padadena Convention Center (Pasadena)
Padadena Human Society (Pasadena - Small Animals)
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Burbank - Large Animals)
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (Pacoima)
El Camino Real Charter High School (Woodland Hills)
Pierce College Equestrian Center (Woodland Hills - Large Animals)
Westwood Recreation Center (Westwood - Accepts Small Animals)
County of Los Angeles Small Animal Shelter (Agoura Hills - Small Animals)

REPORT POWER OUTAGES: ladwp.com/outages or 1-800-342-5397

REQUEST CITY SERVICES (down tree, blocked roads, etc)

lacity.gov/myla311
call 311

12/28/2024

Recycle your Christmas Tree! Just NOT at CUF... We don't have a wood chipper so we don't have the capacity to take Christmas trees at this time. However, if you live in Los Angeles County or other incorporated areas you can set your tree curbside next to your green bin on your normal trash day and the county will pick it up! They turn those trees into mulch to use in parks and other green spaces throughout the city.

Cities and unincorporated communities across Los Angeles County are asking residents to keep in mind the following:

◾ No ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails, or other decorations on your tree
◾ No plastic or metal tree stands
◾ No trees wrapped in plastic
◾ No flocked tress (call in for a bulky item collection)
◾ No artificial trees (call in for a bulky item collection)
◾ No blocking of any sidewalks, alleys, or streets.

Link in Bio with more info about the LA City Christmas pick up and drop off locations.

If you don't live in Los Angeles, check your city's tree pick up policy!

12/24/2024

Cottonwood Urban Farm wishes you all a very happy holiday season and a plant/compost filled new year!
We will be closed this Saturday, December 28th for the holidays but we'll be back in action in the new year starting on January 4th! See you then!

12/17/2024

Our last workshop of the year was a huge hit! Thank you for guiding us through a natural dye workshop this past weekend. We had some beautiful and super creative garments made in this session. Follow us for more workshops in the new year hosted by and ! Happy Holidays!

12/15/2024

What an awesome soil lab and workshop yesterday hosted by for a great group from ! Look out for our next soil lab and workshop in January! Link in bio with more info.

12/12/2024

It is with great sadness to report that we have to cancel our movie night on Friday. ☹️
Our illustrious host has come down with a case of Covid.
Hopefully, we can reschedule in the new year! We'll keep you posted.

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.

Address

8380 Ventura Canyon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
91402

Website

http://www.cufarm.org/

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