Pie Ranch

05/28/2026

🦊🍓The fox has been spotted berry picking!

The farm: Let’s build fox fencing around our strawberries. This will guide them to the wild blackberries along the perimeter fencing. And we can harvest 🍓 for pies!

The fox: I understand what you are saying, and your comments are valuable, but I’m gonna ignore your advice.

05/27/2026

🌾 There are many ways to support the Whole Pie, Pie Ranch's feast in the field fundraiser on Saturday, September 19th! For over 20 years, Pie Ranch has worked to cultivate a resilient corridor of farmers, land stewards, and eaters dedicated to a just and nourishing food system.

🍽️ Join us for an evening of culinary delights and connection at Pie Ranch by:
- Becoming an Event Sponsor
- Claiming a seat at the table
- Volunteering with us

https://buff.ly/axXBxqX

05/26/2026

🗳️ Pie Ranch is on the ballot for New Leaf Community Market's Envirotokens program. All we need is for you to vote for us! Costs you nothing, takes less than a minute! Customers can VOTE once DAILY per email address from now until June 2nd. ONE MORE WEEK!

👛 If we get in the top 6, then we could receive folks' 10 cent "tokens" when you bring your own bag, which then supports our non-profit's mission with real $ donations. We are rooting to win for the Westside Santa Cruz location and additionally, you can write in "Pie Ranch" at all New Leaf locations.

https://buff.ly/BNbo32I

05/23/2026

🌱 In April, we were able to learn from Golden State Linen for a hands-on workshop to connect our local community to flax production for fiber. We learned about the basics of growing: planting, harvesting, bundling, and retting. When the sun came out, we walked to go see Pie's flax trial plot on the Upper Slice.
☀️ Our flax planting is NOW taller, yellowed and almost ready to be harvested! Sign up to volunteer this Thursday, May 28th from 9-12 (our weekly Thursday volunteer spot) to harvest flax in community.
Sign up here: https://buff.ly/LesjtoS

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Join & Healing Tide for a sea-to-farm experience from June 17-19! Discover the different types of seaweed present in our coastal area, learn about their remarkable health advantages, and participate in hands-on activities such as seaweed harvesting, kelp habitat restoration, and seaweed cooking workshops, all led by experienced experts.

Back at the farm, enjoy the opportunity to bake a pie, hang by the fire pit as the stars come out, and volunteer on the farm at this one-of-a-kind coastal experience. We hope you’ll join us! Sliding scale tickets available at the link:
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/pieranch/seaweed-camp

05/18/2026

Nourish body and soul at the Whole Pie, Pie Ranch's feast in the field fundraiser this fall on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 3pm-9:30pm at Pie Ranch.

Join us for an evening of culinary delights and connection at Pie Ranch, where we're celebrating the flavors of our farm-fresh bounty! Experience a dinner that's as good for the land as it is for your palate.

https://www.pieranch.org/thewholepie

05/14/2026

💙 Thank you to all the supporters of Pie Ranch's Coastside Gives Campaign. We raised over $36,000 for Pie programs- we appreciate each of you who donated and shared our call for support with your communities.
🌹 Our rose bed is in full bloom right now, aligning to the close for our superbloom campaign. Come visit our Farmstand this weekend, and walk-up to the fields to smell some of these fragrant beauties.

05/14/2026

Continuing our Dahlia Days Series: Come volunteer at Pie Ranch for a special Thursday morning. We will learn-by-doing - how to PLANT our dahlias.

All volunteers can take home tubers for their own gardens. We can gather in the meadow for a bring-your-own picnic to celebrate and connect.

Thursday May 21st
from 9-12pm, then BYO-Picnic
Register today for your free spot.
https://buff.ly/2tEfl1k

05/13/2026

May Workday + Meadow Dance:
🥾 From 3-6pm, volunteers rotate between working in the Native Garden and Pie Ranch's Program Garden to connect with the land and each other. Register for your 3rd Saturday volunteer spot at link in bio.
🤠 From 6-9pm, we are gathering in the Pie Ranch Events Meadow to dance and celebrate community! A caller will lead us in dances accompanied by the HomePie String Band. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for this event, day-of tickets are available at the event. Purchase your sliding scale ticket ahead of time at the link in bio.