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2024 was a big year of growth and transformation. Take a look at what we accomplished together!
The Latest from LEAF


LEAF News July 2025
I’m so excited to announce that we officially broke ground at our Urban Farm on June 17th with a pick ax ; ) There are two new sections in the farm: an educational area with its main focus on educating kids. These planters will be lower to the ground in fun, crazy shapes like circles, triangles, swirls and spirals; and the production area, focused on growing lots of edibles for donation to our local food banks...

LEAF Media Team
Jun 260 min read


How LEAF Is Addressing the County’s Medfly Infestation
What is smaller than the flies you typically find at home but devastating to California’s bountiful $59B agriculture industry? The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly). The good news is, the current medfly invasion isn’t triggering the widespread (and controversial) aerial spraying of insecticides that marked a California infestation decades ago. However, to stem the reach of these damaging pests, the agricultural community—including our gardeners here at the LEAF Urban Farm—are

Christine Young
Jun 214 min read


LEAF News June 2025
Our annual seedling sale is now on! Shop & pick up between now and June 28th. We’re selling a variety of vegetable seedlings in 4-inch pots for $5 each, grown with love, no synthetic fertilizers, straight from our LEAF Urban Farm lathhouse right here in Fremont...

LEAF Media Team
Jun 20 min read


2025 Benefit in Concert Recap
This past Saturday, something special bloomed in the heart of Niles. Our LEAF Benefit in Concert brought together gardeners, neighbors, and friends for a day of music, magic, and community spirit—and we’re still smiling about it.

LEAF Media Team
May 230 min read


What Is Regenerative Agriculture?
Did you know that just one teaspoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than the number of people on Earth? Much more than just dirt, soil provides the foundation for our planet, playing an integral role in nourishing us all. Keeping it fresh and vibrant is key to regenerative agriculture...

Christine Young
May 224 min read


LEAF News May 2025
Step into the heart of Niles for LEAF’s annual backyard music concert: a laid-back celebration where community, creativity, and good tunes come together in support of regenerative gardening, environmental education, and local food donation programs...

LEAF Media Team
May 80 min read


LEAF Earth Day 2025 Highlights
April 19 was Earth Day–at least for Fremont! Together with our partners, the City of Fremont and Washington Health, LEAF hosted the Earth Day Fair to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a global initiative for environmental protection. Mother Nature embraced us with a beautiful sunny day with blue skies and perfect temps. LEAF filled 20 booths on the grass area adjacent to the Fremont Downtown Event Center with over 50 volunteers and partners. We shared knowledge abo

LEAF Media Team
Apr 280 min read


Artist and Soil Scientist Zoe Caron Embraces the Intersection of Art and the Natural World
Zoe Caron’s path as an artist began before she could verbalize her interests, as she recalls videos of herself finger painting when she was barely a year old. Raised by parents who both have careers in biology, it’s also no wonder she quickly developed enthusiasm toward the natural world.

Christine Young
Apr 164 min read


LEAF News April 2025
As some of you may already know, Earth Day is one of my “favoritest” days of the year because it’s the day we share what we have learned...

Elaine
Apr 20 min read


LEAF News March 2025
Last month, creativity and community spirit came together at LEAF’s Community Art Mural Project and Second Saturday Volunteer Day. A team...

Elaine
Mar 40 min read


Join Us at the LEAF Center for President’s Day Community Planting!
Ever wondered how berries, sunflowers, and all the beautiful things in the world grow? Get your hands dirty this February 17, 10:30 AM -...

Elaine
Feb 61 min read


LEAF News February 2025
LEAF’s vision is to regenerate the land using sustainable practices and inspire our community to nurture the earth. Our gardens cultivate...

Elaine
Feb 10 min read


Community Garden Operations & Education Intern
Location: Fremont, California (primarily onsite) Position type: Part-time About LEAF: Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) is a...

Elaine
Dec 31, 20242 min read


LEAF News January 2025
Happy 2025 from the LEAF Team! - From Elaine, LEAF President - In 2024, we had a few “downs” but way more “ups.” In the first quarter, we...

Elaine
Dec 31, 20246 min read


LEAF News December 2024
Every Single Load makes a Difference - From Elaine, LEAF President - LEAF has had an exciting and productive 2024! We broke ground on...

Elaine
Nov 28, 20244 min read


LEAF News November 2024
Some LEAF Days are a challenge - From Elaine, LEAF President - Last month, I opened the newsletter with this sentence, "One of the most...
Elaine
Nov 2, 20244 min read


LEAF Community Art Project this Sunday
Remember Daylight Savings time is this Sunday, November 3rd LEAF Community Art Project . . . continues ; ) Help us paint our California...

Elaine
Oct 31, 20241 min read


LEAF Community Mural on Sunday, Nov 3
LEAF COMMUNITY ART PROJECT Help us paint our California Natives Mural Sunday, November 3 starting at 10:00 am to Noonish at the LEAF...
Elaine
Oct 19, 20241 min read


LEAF Community Art Project this Sunday
LEAF COMMUNITY ART PROJECT Help us paint our California Natives Mural Sunday, October 13 starting at 10:00 am to Noonish at the LEAF...
Elaine
Oct 11, 20241 min read


LEAF News October 2024
Every LEAF Day is a Creative Day - From Elaine, LEAF President - One of the most interesting aspects of volunteering at LEAF is when I...

Elaine
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Honey Harvesting on Sunday, September 8th from 10 to Noon
Syndee, our beekeeper, has been a beekeeper for over 10 years and she enjoys sharing her knowledge about honeybee with others including...
elaine2192
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Honey Harvesting on Sunday, September 8th from 10 to Noon
Syndee, our beekeeper, has been a beekeeper for over 10 years and she enjoys sharing her knowledge about honeybee with others including...

Elaine
Aug 27, 20241 min read


LEAF News September 2024
Every LEAF Day Brings Change Thinking outside the box but living within a regenerative circle - From Elaine, LEAF President - LEAF is an...

Elaine
Aug 23, 20244 min read


Winter Veggie Gardening on Sunday, August 25, 10 am to Noon at LEAF
Join Guy, a UCCE Master Gardener, our monthly Talkin' Dirt Webinar Host, Talkin' Dirt LIVE Educator at Fremont Main Library and the go-to...
elaine2192
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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