Working In America – Exhibit @ Oakland Public Library

 November 7, 2017

Join us for the launch of the traveling exhibit, “Working in America”, created by Project&, with one of the profiled workers, Kelly D. Carlisle. Kelly is Founder/ Executive Director of … Continue reading Working In America – Exhibit @ Oakland Public Library

ANV’S 2ND Annual COMMUNITY FIELD TRIP to Ardenwood Farm!

 October 26, 2017

Grab your spot! Join ANV for a fun day out at East Bay Regional Parks District’s  Ardenwood Farm! Just 30 minutes from East Oakland, you and your family will be … Continue reading ANV’S 2ND Annual COMMUNITY FIELD TRIP to Ardenwood Farm!

Join ANV’s Executive Board and Make More Smiles!

 October 9, 2017

Help ANV Make More Smiles In East Oakland! ANV is looking for folks passionate about our mission to join our Executive Board! We are looking specifically for folks with legal … Continue reading Join ANV’s Executive Board and Make More Smiles!

Support ANV Two Ways Through Amazon Smile!

YOU Can Help ANV Make a Difference Through Shopping at Amazon Smile! 1) Shop at smile.amazon.com and make Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project the Charity you Support! AmazonSmile … Continue reading Support ANV Two Ways Through Amazon Smile!

Summer Camp 2017

 August 21, 2017

5 Years of Camp ANV has taught us MANY lessons! The most important one? That kids RULE!  Farming, Cooking, Drumming, Dance, Visual arts and Mixed Media… (Including our first Podcasts!) … Continue reading Summer Camp 2017

Planet Bee Project 2017

 August 8, 2017

We are so grateful to the Planet Bee Foundation for partnering with ANV the past 5 years! If you are lucky enough to receive ANV’s RAW Honey maybe in your … Continue reading Planet Bee Project 2017

Meet Visual Arts Specialist: Arturo Arechiga at Camp ANV!

 May 23, 2017

Arturo Arechiga is graduate of the Academy of Art University, with a Bachelors in Animation and Visual effects. Born and raised in East Oakland, Arturo never gave up on the … Continue reading Meet Visual Arts Specialist: Arturo Arechiga at Camp ANV!

Meet Cooking Specialist: Chris Taylor at Camp ANV!

Chef Chris from Zella B. BooSer Catering is at Summer Camp ANV for the second year in a row!!  Chef Christopher’s family has a long lineage of cooking soulful meals … Continue reading Meet Cooking Specialist: Chris Taylor at Camp ANV!

Meet Mixed Media Specialist: Gary (G-Biz) Bizer at Camp ANV!

Teaching Photography, Videography, DJ-ing and Podcasting, 2017 marks Gary’s 2nd Year at Camp ANV! Register your children today!  Gary Bizer is an Oakland resident who is excited about working with Oakland … Continue reading Meet Mixed Media Specialist: Gary (G-Biz) Bizer at Camp ANV!

Kelly Carlisle Gives TEDx Talk

 May 17, 2017

The Little Lemon Tree of Life – The discovery of a lemon tree in a nursery transformed the way Kelly sees the world, food and justice. TEDxOnBoard in San Francisco … Continue reading Kelly Carlisle Gives TEDx Talk