A Center for Place-Based Learning
A program of Northampton Community College: Celebrating 14 Years
A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR LEARNING,
GROWING AND CREATING
POLLINATORS
The East 40 acreage is home to a myriad of pollinators, including several types of bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and
other kinds of insects.
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Our property is a certified as a
Monarch Waystation, one of over 35,000
such sites through the national
Monarch Watch.
ABOUT US
The dream of the East 40 community – since its inception in September 2010 – is to create and foster a welcoming space for place-based learning.
With the dedication of NCC’s students, faculty and staff, and members of the larger community, East 40 has grown to embrace that dream. With a tranquil setting that includes meadows, gardens, and forest, it not only offers a natural environment but one that offers space to honor hand-crafting and the creative process. Sustainability is a theme that centers all we do, and the study of food plays a vital role in linking together our varied efforts.
The twin concepts of justice and equity provide for a valuable mindset for our participants and partners, and the shared lens by which we process and understand our work.
“The garden is a positive, welcoming place for people of all backgrounds to gather in the pursuit of a common experience," said Kelly Allen, assistant professor of English.
OUR PARTNERS
We enjoy collaborating with these organizations, among many others:
Buy Fresh Buy Local
of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Pasa
Sustainable Agriculture
Center for Community,
Equity and Inclusion
The Center for Global Education
and International Services
Association for the Advancement
of Sustainability
in Higher Education
CONTACT
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