August 10, 2021 –
Michigan
Our MA Center has become a safe sanctuary for monarch butterflies. The monarch butterfly population is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Left in the wild, 70% of the caterpillars will succumb to predators, whereas when raised indoors 70% of them will grow into butterflies.
Over the last... more ›
July 31, 2021 –
Michigan
We completed our Food From Home day for July. It was a resounding success - we sold over 48 meals! This month's theme was Street Food Celebration. We served vegetable biriyanis, dhoklas, samosas, apple crisps (from our own apple orchard!), gooseberry jam, and spiced apple jam.
July 21, 2021 –
Toronto, Canada
Welcoming two new hives
A beekeeper's work is never done. June was a work month for the Bee Team: the beekeepers inspected the current colonies, monitored hives for queen cells, eggs, brood and swarms, assessed mite counts, repaired broken equipment, took inventory of their present equipment... more ›
A beekeeper's work is never done. June was a work month for the Bee Team: the beekeepers inspected the current colonies, monitored hives for queen cells, eggs, brood and swarms, assessed mite counts, repaired broken equipment, took inventory of their present equipment... more ›
May 31, 2021 –
San Ramon, CA
MA Center San Ramon is soliciting applications from interested individuals to be part of our Karma Yoga program for the Orchard and Facilities. The Karma Yoga program facilitates living in a spiritual community while engaging in a service project for up to two months. Participants stay on-site at... more ›
May 18, 2021 –
Toronto, Canada
Since May 20 is World Bee Day, it is good to take a moment to give thanks to these little insects which we depend on for food. Across the globe, more than 75% of our food crops depend on pollinators like bees and butterflies to bear fruit. You can thank a bee every time you eat a fruit, smell a... more ›
May 18, 2021 –
Toronto, Canada
In early April, the Farm team prepared trays of special mixed soil and planted various vegetable seeds. They have been lovingly tended over the past weeks, in a warm and moist environment inside our greenhouse. The seedlings have grown!
Previously, about eight beds of raised soil were made. This... more ›
May 16, 2021 –
United States
Embracing the World is initiating Amrita Prayer Walk fundraising drive
to help the COVID crisis victims in India. Amma’s volunteers have been working tirelessly to help bring relief to those... more ›
to help the COVID crisis victims in India. Amma’s volunteers have been working tirelessly to help bring relief to those... more ›
May 12, 2021 –
Toronto, Canada
As the weather warms during the day, the bees are becoming more active and out foraging. The beekeeping team is seeing tons of dandelions, which are their main source of nectar and pollen at this time. There are also blossoms on the orchard trees and other flowers poking up on the grounds for the... more ›
April 26, 2021 –
Toronto, Canada
Apr 24: Rama & Hanuman Bhajan Evening with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya
Kindly use the link below to watch the Rama & Hanuman Bhajan Evening with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya that first aired on April 24, 2021 https://www.youtube.... more ›
Kindly use the link below to watch the Rama & Hanuman Bhajan Evening with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya that first aired on April 24, 2021 https://www.youtube.... more ›