Video Library
Parts of the Plant By: Maria Attardo
Did you know that most of the fruits and vegetables we eat are different parts of the plant. Let’s explore together what are the different parts of the plant are, and what are some foods we eat that make up these parts.
Where does the food that we eat come from? By: Cecilia Diaz
Have you ever wondered where a hamburger comes from? What if I told you that hamburgers come from plants? In this video, you will learn that we depend on plants as the original source of most foods.
Food Waste’s Environmental Impacts By: Amy RoweWasting food wastes all kinds of resources and also has environmental impacts. This video discusses those impacts and why we should all do our part to reduce food waste.
Learn about Compost and its benefits By: Claudia Urdanivia
Compost is a rich soil-like product made from decomposed materials. In this video, you will learn what compost is, how it reduces food waste, and how humans help to manage this process.
Vermicomposting By: Cecilia Diaz
Description: In this video, you will be introduced to the concept of Vermicomposting. You will learn how to recycle food waste at home by using Earthworms and a worm farm to produce black soil known as worm castings.
Food Miles: How our Food Travels By: Marissa Staffen
In this clip, youth will be introduced to the topic of food miles to help better understand how our food travels and the environmental impacts of our global food system.
Food Miles: Where Does Your Food Come From? By: Marissa Staffen
Food travels the globe to get to our supermarkets and on our tables, watch as Marissa talks about where food comes from, how far some of her food traveled to get to her kitchen and what are some ways to make sure we choose food that is closer to home.
The History of Earth Day By: Nadia Jlelaty
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day watch as Nadia explains the history of Earth Day and how you can get involved in sustainability and protecting the environment this Earth Day!
Ciera’s Mini Orange Tree By: Ciera Crespo
Watch as Ciera, one of our amazing coordinators, shows you how to make a mini planter at home with an empty bottle, soil and a seed.
Nadia’s Compost Experience By: Nadia Jlelaty
Watch as Nadia, one of our amazing coordinators, shows how she composts at home and what a 3 stage compost pile looks like. Do you think you can start a compost pile at home?
Ciera’s Farm Tour By: Ciera Crespo
Watch Ciera as she walks us through the Montclair Community Farm. She will show us the chicken coup, seedlings and some of the raised beds where they are growing delicious food.
Bees, the Hidden Farm Helper By: Nadia Jlelaty
Even though you might not think of bees as a farm animal, bees play an important role in the garden or farm. Watch as Nadia explains the how bees are very important to agriculture and gardening.