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.
