Lesson: Chemical Bonds and Ions
In this lesson: Chemical Bonds and Ions we explore the atom and the interesting way they bond together and do work. Fun!
Energy and Sustainability
As part of a series of blogs on UN 17 SDG at Mezzacello. This one covers energy infrastructure and it’s impact on sustainability.
Mezzacello in Winter - Animals, Power, and Water
A quick update on power and livestock systems to keep liquid water on hand in winter. I will update this.
Project Renewables Arts and Craft
The proposed Project Renewables Arts and Crafts projects. Subject to change, guaranteed to be recycled and electric fun!
Project BioChemical Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts for Life and BioChemistry Summer camp. The secret of the periodic table of elements! Chemistry in action!
Creative Recycling and Winter Prep
The perfect opportunity to blend components from the formal and potager gardens and recycle items to insure success!
Installing a New Solar Array in Photos
A photo essay on installing a complete solar array atop a roof. Tomorrow I will finish wiring it all up and batteries.
Recycling Boxed Wine Bags
Preparing fertilizer with recycled boxed wine bags! Luckily my neighbors can provide plenty of wine bags and serve as testers as well
Water From Waste Part Two
After testing the design for a simple plastic solar still, we will build a better more efficient model with wood, metal and glass.
From Waste to Water
Using off the shelf buckets, washed sand, gravel, charcoal and was large river stone we can purify even the dirtiest water.
Lessons in Food, Water, and Waste
The Luke Skywalker Effect. We had rice that was contaminated with weevils. So we cooked the rice with star wars still water.
Interns and Mentorship on an Urban Farm
That moment when you think you have a temporary solution to one thing and you find a new solution to a bigger problem.
Lesson: The Circle Of Life
A core lesson on the way nature uses simple ideas, deep math, and repeating patterns to create life. We explore these patterns.
Lesson: As Above So Below
Life is a dance of balance with soil or water below, the ground barrier between and the atmosphere above. Pattern, Process, structure.
Pond Update for 2022 Part 1
Lots of new, fun stuff coming online for the aquatic ecosystem at Mezzacello. New pumps, filters, harvesting, and wetlands!
Compost Engine Update 2022
This is a quick update on the former bioreactor, now called a compost engine that i will be using for my summer camps this year.
The War of the Winds
I have been pushing renewable energy sources hard for the past year. Today's blog is an observation on the best windmill for the city.
Lesson: Robotic Doors and Automation
The basics of robotics and automation for opening and closing doors. Students will explore three systems of automation.
Lesson: Basic Sanitation 101
Sanitation is a critical skillset on an urban farm. This lesson introduces students to the basics of sanitation and pathology.
Lesson: Magnetism 101
Students will learn the mystery of magnetism. From the quantum to the electro-mechanical students will explore all types of magnets.