Slide Ranch Mission

Every bite of food connects us to the soil, sun, water and air, and to the people who work to feed us. Slide Ranch teaches respect and responsibility for sustaining these connections.

Slide Ranch inspires visitors to discover the connections between the food we eat and the earth that nourishes plants and animals. Our outdoor classroom ignites ongoing learning and provides a place to reflect on the impact our individual and collective choices have on the environment, food and health.  Slide Ranch participants experience a deeper connection to the natural systems of the Earth, its soil, water, sun and the human efforts that bring food to the table.

With its long history of providing outdoor education with an emphasis on how healthy food is produced, the mission of Slide Ranch has never been more relevant than it is today. Slide Ranch continues its education programs in concert with a growing national movement which has the goal of promoting the importance of fresh and seasonable locally grown foods and healthy sustainable lifestyles.

We are forming strong collaborations with many other organizations promoting healthy eating habits and lifestyles for children and families. Our 2006 Spring Fling event had the theme, “Healthy Food for Growing Kids” and was offered in partnership with the Marin Food Systems Project, a project of the Environmental Education Council of Marin. Our teaching efforts also echo the goals of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which seeks to serve locally grown organic foods in all of its cafes and warming huts.