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Welcome to Blackwood
The Blackwood Educational Land Institute is a nonprofit on a mission to model the indispensable role of regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems in all of our lives. From our Hempstead farm to our Skyfarm in downtown Houston, we’re growing more than food – we’re growing connection, education, and a future rooted in regeneration.
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What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that restores ecosystems instead of depleting them.
It focuses on building soil health, increasing biodiversity, improving water cycles, and pulling carbon out of the atmosphere - creating land that is healthier, more resilient, and more productive with each season.
At Blackwood, we put this into practice by harnessing natural processes and progressive systems together. We improve the water-holding capacity of the land through soil microbiology, integrate annual vegetable beds with perennial plant guilds to support beneficial insects, and design agro-ecology systems that naturally balance pest control and fertility.
In short : The healthier our soil is, the healthier our ecosystems above ground are.
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The Field Library
Turning the land into a living classroom.
Why You Need Wilderness Medicine Training
We will be offering the next Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) course on March 12-15, 2023, with our outstanding instructor Tim Graham.
Sharing the Love: Community Fundraising & Special Volunteer Day on February 25 at the Skyfarm
Marlin & Aaron will raise funds throughout the month and invite friends, donors, volunteers, and all of Houston to celebrate and share the love with them on Saturday, February 25 at a Special Skyfarm Volunteer Day.
Why Choose Nature Camp?
Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long, overnight boys and girls camp for ages 8-14. The purpose of Nature Camp is to provide children with the opportunity to step away from their screens and busy lives and spend time outdoors, making friends, and learning about themselves and their connection with nature.
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Blackwood Landfarm
27144 Rock Island Rd
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Blackwood Skyfarm
401 Franklin
Houston, TX 77201
Houston, TX 77201