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Freetown Farm

During the summer of 2019, CEI purchased a 6.4 acre organic farm in our hometown of Columbia, Maryland. We have protected this unique property from being developed, are preserving and restoring the farm, and will be creating a Community Ecology Center where people can come to learn through hands on experiences about how they can have happier, healthier, more connected and sustainable lives!  Please help us to raise the funds needed to transform this "diamond in the rough" into an inspiring, innovative, community education center! 
This project will be of particular interest for those who want to support:
  • Farm preservation and agricultural knowledge
  • Environmental sustainability and climate action
  • Nature-based experiential education programming
  • Health and nutrition programming
  • African American land heritage programming
Small, local, community ecology centers have the power to help transform communities - caring for the earth and bringing people together with a sense of hope and purpose for the future. As we create this Community Ecology Center at Freetown Farm we will be developing videos, articles, tools, and other resources about how communities around the country and world can create their own ecology centers in a way that strengthens their local resilience. 
Check out the press about this project!​
HELP create the community ecology center!
Take a virtual tour of Freetown Farm!
If you want to schedule a visit to tour or volunteer at the farm please email info@communityecologyinstitute.org or check the opportunities at www.facebook.com/communityecologyinstitute/. Freetown Farm is private property, access is by appointment / event / program only.
Farm rules are:
  • Dogs are prohibited 
  • Alcoholic beverages and tobacco are prohibited
  • Weapons are prohibited

Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • 2020 Impacts >
      • 2019 Impacts
    • Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
    • Team Members >
      • Interns
    • Board of Directors >
      • Advisory Committee
    • Our Partners
  • Our Initiatives
    • Climate of Hope >
      • Climate of Hope Classes
      • Victory Gardens
    • ​Columbia Families in Nature >
      • About
      • Event Info
      • FAQ
    • Roots & Wings Learning Community >
      • Roots & Wings Classes
      • Roots & Wings Teachers
    • Community Ecology Center >
      • CEC Team
      • Agriculture
      • Environment
      • Education
      • Health
      • Heritage
    • Walkable Watershed
    • Transition HoCo
    • Maker Space
  • Freetown Farm
    • Farm Fresh Food
    • Farm History
    • Farm Founders
  • Volunteer
    • First Time Volunteers
    • Volunteer Opportunities Calendar
    • Internships
  • Donate
    • Greenhouse Project
    • Fence Project
    • Goods and services
    • Corporate Sponsors
  • Resources
  • Connect
    • Events
    • Contact Us
  • Press
  • Blog