Farm to School

Turtle Lake Refuge has been involved with the local Farm to School group since its conception in 2005.  W e grow organic greens for all ten public schools in Durango, the Southern Ute Indian Academy as well as other schools in the area.  In addition to the produce we provide for the salad bars, we also provide granola for the breakfast program and other treats for special occasions.  We offer educational workshops to the public school systems and other school groups focusing on sustainable living practices such as identifying wild edible foods, sprouting and growing local food all year long in the classroom.