We believe children deserve the best start in life.
Educate. Empower. Grow - The heart of the Crops Not Shops mission and we feel that it starts with The Family.
How do we prepare our children for the ever-changing, fragmented world that we find ourselves in? This is our focus. We get as close as we can to the land because we know that she has the medicine the toxic parts of our world needs right now. We know that education is not a one way stream. We have much to learn from them.
What we run ~
Hands-on educational gatherings that empower families and individuals to live with purpose through real conversations about food, well-being, and community.
Our approach is child led and rooted in play, curiosity, and connection. We believe learning should come from passion, not pressure but we also know that kind of growth takes time, space, and a community that’s willing to slow down, get messy, and explore together.
Out on the land, we’ll get involved in whatever the day calls for, planting, building, herbal medicine making, cooking, fermenting, foraging, creating, and plenty of free play.
The plan? There is no fixed plan just a natural flow, guided by the energy of the children and adults who show up. We like to begin and end the day together, grounding the chaos in connection.
As our connections strengthen, we’ll nurture a way of learning led by curiosity and grounded in community. We welcome families to join their children in rediscovering the wild, playful spirit that nature awakens in us all.
We’re here to grow what matters food, confidence, and a deep love for the Earth living simply, joyfully, and in rhythm with the land.
