Acta Non Verba
@anvfarm.bsky.social
Through urban farming and youth development, we challenge inequality and build opportunities for our community. 👩🏾🌾🌻
Check out our future paradise and stay up to date with ANV events and updates here! - bit.ly/3T8VWhv
Check out our future paradise and stay up to date with ANV events and updates here! - bit.ly/3T8VWhv
Camp ANV's FREE Spring Break Mini Camp ⛵️ will be happening April 6th - 10th for youth ages 5-11 at ANV at Tassafaronga! (1001 83rd Street, Oakland, CA 94621)
Join us for a week of hands-on learning, fresh air, and fun in the garden 🌱
Be sure to sign up soon at the link in our bio!
Join us for a week of hands-on learning, fresh air, and fun in the garden 🌱
Be sure to sign up soon at the link in our bio!
February 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Camp ANV's FREE Spring Break Mini Camp ⛵️ will be happening April 6th - 10th for youth ages 5-11 at ANV at Tassafaronga! (1001 83rd Street, Oakland, CA 94621)
Join us for a week of hands-on learning, fresh air, and fun in the garden 🌱
Be sure to sign up soon at the link in our bio!
Join us for a week of hands-on learning, fresh air, and fun in the garden 🌱
Be sure to sign up soon at the link in our bio!
We’re hosting volunteer hours at West Oakland Farm Park this Saturday, 2/7, from 10 am–2 pm. We’ll be moving mulch and caring for the tot lot and orchard as we continue to clean up the green space for the kids and families in our neighborhood. 🌱
Sign up and learn more at the link in our bio!
Sign up and learn more at the link in our bio!
February 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM
We’re hosting volunteer hours at West Oakland Farm Park this Saturday, 2/7, from 10 am–2 pm. We’ll be moving mulch and caring for the tot lot and orchard as we continue to clean up the green space for the kids and families in our neighborhood. 🌱
Sign up and learn more at the link in our bio!
Sign up and learn more at the link in our bio!
Surprise! We're back with more free veggies this week 🛒🥬
We have White onions, Purple onions, Yellow onions, Purple yams, Japanese yams, cabbage, Broccoli, Roma tomatoes, Ginger, Carrots, Potatoes, Daikon, Round tomatoes, Sugar cane, Radish, Bok choy, Cilantro, cauliflower & Napa cabbage.
We have White onions, Purple onions, Yellow onions, Purple yams, Japanese yams, cabbage, Broccoli, Roma tomatoes, Ginger, Carrots, Potatoes, Daikon, Round tomatoes, Sugar cane, Radish, Bok choy, Cilantro, cauliflower & Napa cabbage.
February 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Surprise! We're back with more free veggies this week 🛒🥬
We have White onions, Purple onions, Yellow onions, Purple yams, Japanese yams, cabbage, Broccoli, Roma tomatoes, Ginger, Carrots, Potatoes, Daikon, Round tomatoes, Sugar cane, Radish, Bok choy, Cilantro, cauliflower & Napa cabbage.
We have White onions, Purple onions, Yellow onions, Purple yams, Japanese yams, cabbage, Broccoli, Roma tomatoes, Ginger, Carrots, Potatoes, Daikon, Round tomatoes, Sugar cane, Radish, Bok choy, Cilantro, cauliflower & Napa cabbage.
Check out the free seed library at West Oakland Farm Park!
We have brassicas, flowers, root veggies, herbs, peas, and more available for everyone to grow 🌱
We have brassicas, flowers, root veggies, herbs, peas, and more available for everyone to grow 🌱
January 29, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Check out the free seed library at West Oakland Farm Park!
We have brassicas, flowers, root veggies, herbs, peas, and more available for everyone to grow 🌱
We have brassicas, flowers, root veggies, herbs, peas, and more available for everyone to grow 🌱
More FREE Veggies! 🥦🥕
This will be the last week free produce will be available in this way, so please come through and grab what you need! 💚
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri from 10-5, Tues & Thurs from 2-5, and Sat from 10-2! Take as much as you need, and the veggies are avalible first come first serve
This will be the last week free produce will be available in this way, so please come through and grab what you need! 💚
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri from 10-5, Tues & Thurs from 2-5, and Sat from 10-2! Take as much as you need, and the veggies are avalible first come first serve
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
More FREE Veggies! 🥦🥕
This will be the last week free produce will be available in this way, so please come through and grab what you need! 💚
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri from 10-5, Tues & Thurs from 2-5, and Sat from 10-2! Take as much as you need, and the veggies are avalible first come first serve
This will be the last week free produce will be available in this way, so please come through and grab what you need! 💚
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri from 10-5, Tues & Thurs from 2-5, and Sat from 10-2! Take as much as you need, and the veggies are avalible first come first serve
🌱 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN THE ANV TEAM 🌱
We’re currently hiring for the following roles:
• Youth Programs Director
• Youth Program Manager
• Youth Program Coordinator
• Beetbox Coordinator
📍 Oakland-based
🔗 Apply + learn more: anvfarm.org/get-involved/anv-careers/
We’re currently hiring for the following roles:
• Youth Programs Director
• Youth Program Manager
• Youth Program Coordinator
• Beetbox Coordinator
📍 Oakland-based
🔗 Apply + learn more: anvfarm.org/get-involved/anv-careers/
January 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM
🌱 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN THE ANV TEAM 🌱
We’re currently hiring for the following roles:
• Youth Programs Director
• Youth Program Manager
• Youth Program Coordinator
• Beetbox Coordinator
📍 Oakland-based
🔗 Apply + learn more: anvfarm.org/get-involved/anv-careers/
We’re currently hiring for the following roles:
• Youth Programs Director
• Youth Program Manager
• Youth Program Coordinator
• Beetbox Coordinator
📍 Oakland-based
🔗 Apply + learn more: anvfarm.org/get-involved/anv-careers/
This week ASP’s youth dove into identifying plants in the garden, making slime, homework help, reading time, physical activities like root rag, and so much more! We even had kittens join in on the after school fun.
Check the link in our bio to sign up today!
Check the link in our bio to sign up today!
January 23, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This week ASP’s youth dove into identifying plants in the garden, making slime, homework help, reading time, physical activities like root rag, and so much more! We even had kittens join in on the after school fun.
Check the link in our bio to sign up today!
Check the link in our bio to sign up today!
“The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort, but where they stand in times of challenge and controversy.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
In observance of MLK Day, ANV will be back on the ground Wed. Jan 20th 💟
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
In observance of MLK Day, ANV will be back on the ground Wed. Jan 20th 💟
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort, but where they stand in times of challenge and controversy.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
In observance of MLK Day, ANV will be back on the ground Wed. Jan 20th 💟
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
In observance of MLK Day, ANV will be back on the ground Wed. Jan 20th 💟
More FREE veggies this week at West Oakland Farm Park! 🛒🌱
⏰ We're open Mon, Wed, Fri 10-5, Tues, Thurs 2-5, and Sat 10-2.
Bring your own bags or baskets and take what you need, available while supplies last. 💚🌿
⏰ We're open Mon, Wed, Fri 10-5, Tues, Thurs 2-5, and Sat 10-2.
Bring your own bags or baskets and take what you need, available while supplies last. 💚🌿
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
More FREE veggies this week at West Oakland Farm Park! 🛒🌱
⏰ We're open Mon, Wed, Fri 10-5, Tues, Thurs 2-5, and Sat 10-2.
Bring your own bags or baskets and take what you need, available while supplies last. 💚🌿
⏰ We're open Mon, Wed, Fri 10-5, Tues, Thurs 2-5, and Sat 10-2.
Bring your own bags or baskets and take what you need, available while supplies last. 💚🌿
Happy holidays from ANV! 🌱 Our team will be on winter break Dec 4–Jan 4. The West Oakland Farm Park and volunteer hours will resume when we return Jan 5. Thanks for growing with us—see you in the new year! 💚e
December 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Happy holidays from ANV! 🌱 Our team will be on winter break Dec 4–Jan 4. The West Oakland Farm Park and volunteer hours will resume when we return Jan 5. Thanks for growing with us—see you in the new year! 💚e
🌱 ANV Spring Youth Programs!
High schoolers: Join No Limit Leadership starting Feb 24th to build life/job skills, earn stipends, and gain real-world experience.
K–5: After School Program starts Jan 12th with fun classes, homework help, and hands-on farm learning.
📝 - bit.ly/3T8VWhv
High schoolers: Join No Limit Leadership starting Feb 24th to build life/job skills, earn stipends, and gain real-world experience.
K–5: After School Program starts Jan 12th with fun classes, homework help, and hands-on farm learning.
📝 - bit.ly/3T8VWhv
December 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🌱 ANV Spring Youth Programs!
High schoolers: Join No Limit Leadership starting Feb 24th to build life/job skills, earn stipends, and gain real-world experience.
K–5: After School Program starts Jan 12th with fun classes, homework help, and hands-on farm learning.
📝 - bit.ly/3T8VWhv
High schoolers: Join No Limit Leadership starting Feb 24th to build life/job skills, earn stipends, and gain real-world experience.
K–5: After School Program starts Jan 12th with fun classes, homework help, and hands-on farm learning.
📝 - bit.ly/3T8VWhv
Need gifts for folx at work?! Only $10, and the sweetness lasts all year long!
Find ANV's sweet honey at anvfarm.farmelle.com
Find ANV's sweet honey at anvfarm.farmelle.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Need gifts for folx at work?! Only $10, and the sweetness lasts all year long!
Find ANV's sweet honey at anvfarm.farmelle.com
Find ANV's sweet honey at anvfarm.farmelle.com
Archery Club is back TOMORROW! 🏹🔥
Saturday Dec. 6 | 11AM - 2PM
Join Dé La Corazón Archery Club — register at the link in our bio
Saturday Dec. 6 | 11AM - 2PM
Join Dé La Corazón Archery Club — register at the link in our bio
December 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Archery Club is back TOMORROW! 🏹🔥
Saturday Dec. 6 | 11AM - 2PM
Join Dé La Corazón Archery Club — register at the link in our bio
Saturday Dec. 6 | 11AM - 2PM
Join Dé La Corazón Archery Club — register at the link in our bio
Please join us in welcoming Ellyn Pickett to ANV’s Board! With 15+ years in finance and a passion for youth empowerment and equity, Ellyn brings expertise and heart to ANV’s mission to help young people grow and thrive. 🌱
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Please join us in welcoming Ellyn Pickett to ANV’s Board! With 15+ years in finance and a passion for youth empowerment and equity, Ellyn brings expertise and heart to ANV’s mission to help young people grow and thrive. 🌱
Today on Giving Tuesday, your gift helps us do what ANV does best: create spaces where our kids can be kids — safe, joyful, and connected to the land.
🌱 Give today. Grow tomorrow - https://anvfarm.networkforgood.com/projects/264916-this-is-not-controversial-anv-2026
#GivingTuesday #ANV
🌱 Give today. Grow tomorrow - https://anvfarm.networkforgood.com/projects/264916-this-is-not-controversial-anv-2026
#GivingTuesday #ANV
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today on Giving Tuesday, your gift helps us do what ANV does best: create spaces where our kids can be kids — safe, joyful, and connected to the land.
🌱 Give today. Grow tomorrow - https://anvfarm.networkforgood.com/projects/264916-this-is-not-controversial-anv-2026
#GivingTuesday #ANV
🌱 Give today. Grow tomorrow - https://anvfarm.networkforgood.com/projects/264916-this-is-not-controversial-anv-2026
#GivingTuesday #ANV
Giving Tuesday is almost here! 🌱
Support ANV and help our youth grow, learn, and harvest food that nourishes our community. Every donation helps feed families, empower youth, and build a stronger Oakland.
Mark your calendars — let’s grow change together!
Support at the Link in our Bio 🥳
Support ANV and help our youth grow, learn, and harvest food that nourishes our community. Every donation helps feed families, empower youth, and build a stronger Oakland.
Mark your calendars — let’s grow change together!
Support at the Link in our Bio 🥳
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Giving Tuesday is almost here! 🌱
Support ANV and help our youth grow, learn, and harvest food that nourishes our community. Every donation helps feed families, empower youth, and build a stronger Oakland.
Mark your calendars — let’s grow change together!
Support at the Link in our Bio 🥳
Support ANV and help our youth grow, learn, and harvest food that nourishes our community. Every donation helps feed families, empower youth, and build a stronger Oakland.
Mark your calendars — let’s grow change together!
Support at the Link in our Bio 🥳
Through NLLP, our youth (middle school and high school) don’t just volunteer: they learn urban farming, environmental justice, life and job skills, and leadership.
Support youth leadership, food justice, and ANV’s future paradise. This is Not Controversial.
#actanonverba #givingtuesday
Support youth leadership, food justice, and ANV’s future paradise. This is Not Controversial.
#actanonverba #givingtuesday
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Through NLLP, our youth (middle school and high school) don’t just volunteer: they learn urban farming, environmental justice, life and job skills, and leadership.
Support youth leadership, food justice, and ANV’s future paradise. This is Not Controversial.
#actanonverba #givingtuesday
Support youth leadership, food justice, and ANV’s future paradise. This is Not Controversial.
#actanonverba #givingtuesday
We uplift Indigenous communities in Oakland and beyond, and we encourage our community to support Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an Urban Indigenous women-led organization returning Indigenous land to Indigenous hands.
Learn more and consider paying your Shuumi Land Tax at sogoreate-landtrust.org
Learn more and consider paying your Shuumi Land Tax at sogoreate-landtrust.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We uplift Indigenous communities in Oakland and beyond, and we encourage our community to support Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an Urban Indigenous women-led organization returning Indigenous land to Indigenous hands.
Learn more and consider paying your Shuumi Land Tax at sogoreate-landtrust.org
Learn more and consider paying your Shuumi Land Tax at sogoreate-landtrust.org
At ANV, every crop starts from seed—planted, cared for, and harvested by our team to nourish our community and power our youth. When you support ANV, you help us grow opportunities from the ground up.
#ActaNonVerba #GivingTuesday UrbanFarming #OaklandYouth #YouthJustice
#ActaNonVerba #GivingTuesday UrbanFarming #OaklandYouth #YouthJustice
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
At ANV, every crop starts from seed—planted, cared for, and harvested by our team to nourish our community and power our youth. When you support ANV, you help us grow opportunities from the ground up.
#ActaNonVerba #GivingTuesday UrbanFarming #OaklandYouth #YouthJustice
#ActaNonVerba #GivingTuesday UrbanFarming #OaklandYouth #YouthJustice
Every child deserves to thrive — that’s not controversial.
This year, our community of young people has been busy:
219 kids at Summer Camp 🌞
15 teens on our SoCal College Tour ✈️
4,097 CSA shares we sold, with profits going into our youth's savings accounts 💰
Support and help ANV youth thrive!
This year, our community of young people has been busy:
219 kids at Summer Camp 🌞
15 teens on our SoCal College Tour ✈️
4,097 CSA shares we sold, with profits going into our youth's savings accounts 💰
Support and help ANV youth thrive!
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Every child deserves to thrive — that’s not controversial.
This year, our community of young people has been busy:
219 kids at Summer Camp 🌞
15 teens on our SoCal College Tour ✈️
4,097 CSA shares we sold, with profits going into our youth's savings accounts 💰
Support and help ANV youth thrive!
This year, our community of young people has been busy:
219 kids at Summer Camp 🌞
15 teens on our SoCal College Tour ✈️
4,097 CSA shares we sold, with profits going into our youth's savings accounts 💰
Support and help ANV youth thrive!
ANV believes every child deserves safety, joy, and a future. This is not controversial. Our Board President, Priscilla, and Board Member Courtney stand with us as we launch our 2026 campaign. Give a gift today or on Giving Tuesday, Dec 2, to power this movement forward.
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ANV believes every child deserves safety, joy, and a future. This is not controversial. Our Board President, Priscilla, and Board Member Courtney stand with us as we launch our 2026 campaign. Give a gift today or on Giving Tuesday, Dec 2, to power this movement forward.
ANV will be closed Saturday, Nov. 21st, as well as Thursday, Nov. 27th, through Saturday, Nov. 29th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Wishing our community a restorative weekend✨
Wishing our community a restorative weekend✨
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ANV will be closed Saturday, Nov. 21st, as well as Thursday, Nov. 27th, through Saturday, Nov. 29th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Wishing our community a restorative weekend✨
Wishing our community a restorative weekend✨
Farm Fest was such a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.
Your support helps us continue to uplift Oakland youth and families through food, education, and connection to the land. Together, we’re showing that when a community grows together, everyone flourishes. Photos @ the link in bio!
Your support helps us continue to uplift Oakland youth and families through food, education, and connection to the land. Together, we’re showing that when a community grows together, everyone flourishes. Photos @ the link in bio!
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Farm Fest was such a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.
Your support helps us continue to uplift Oakland youth and families through food, education, and connection to the land. Together, we’re showing that when a community grows together, everyone flourishes. Photos @ the link in bio!
Your support helps us continue to uplift Oakland youth and families through food, education, and connection to the land. Together, we’re showing that when a community grows together, everyone flourishes. Photos @ the link in bio!
Meet our Community Chefs!
Our favorite chefs — Dee, Polly, and Daranisa — have kept ANV’s youth well-fed and inspired. Now they’re spicing things up in the Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️
We can't wait to try everyone's chili Tomorrow at our First Annual Farm Fest! Get your tickets at the link in our bio!
Our favorite chefs — Dee, Polly, and Daranisa — have kept ANV’s youth well-fed and inspired. Now they’re spicing things up in the Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️
We can't wait to try everyone's chili Tomorrow at our First Annual Farm Fest! Get your tickets at the link in our bio!
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Meet our Community Chefs!
Our favorite chefs — Dee, Polly, and Daranisa — have kept ANV’s youth well-fed and inspired. Now they’re spicing things up in the Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️
We can't wait to try everyone's chili Tomorrow at our First Annual Farm Fest! Get your tickets at the link in our bio!
Our favorite chefs — Dee, Polly, and Daranisa — have kept ANV’s youth well-fed and inspired. Now they’re spicing things up in the Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️
We can't wait to try everyone's chili Tomorrow at our First Annual Farm Fest! Get your tickets at the link in our bio!