Calypso Farm and Ecology Center is an educational farm in Ester, Alaska, offering hands-on education programs for people of all ages. Established in 2000, Calypso has grown to host an array of educational programs from farming and homesteading, to blacksmithing and fiber arts. The farm itself is a diversified 3 acres of vegetables, herbs and cut flowers, nestled in the boreal forest. Shetland sheep, dairy goats, bees and chickens are integrated into the farm ecosystem.
Our Mission is to encourage local food production and environmental awareness through hands-on education in natural and farming ecosystems.
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Calypso Staff








2023 Seasonal Staff

Britan Wallace

Peter Miller
Southside Market Steering Committee

Richard Bratten

Christel Emery

Kimba and Z Manning

Liann Peryea

Barbara Smith

Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee


Melony Edwards


Luciana Scrutchen
Indigenous Agriculture Project Committee

Board of Directors



Lynn Basham

Kathleen Boyle


Tracy Carter



Liann Peryea


In Memoriam
The following people are listed in memory and in honor of their amazing contributions to Calypso and the Fairbanks Community.
