Paw Patch Social Farm
Cultivate new skills through therapeutic and educational farming practices.
What is a Social Farm?
What is a "Care Farm" or "Social Farm"
Social farming/Care farming is a unique, therapeutic approach to supporting individuals' mental and physical well-being. By integrating people into farm-based activities, care farms provide a peaceful, natural environment where individuals can engage in meaningful work, develop new skills and experience the healing power of nature. This practice is beneficial for all people, but not all people have accessible space to experience these beneficial practices. We believe that in order to offer equitable opportunities more farm and garden spaces need to be made accessible to all.
Beyond fostering personal growth, care farming promotes social inclusion, builds community connections, and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, all while supporting sustainable farming practices.
Small Farm, Big Impact
Paw Patch Social Farm is a Government of BC and CRA registered non profit society. We are beginning with a focused approach constructing accessible planters, gardens, and outdoor spaces. Our vision is scalable, with plans to incorporate chickens, ducks, goats, and other small animals into the farm as we grow. In the future, we aim to establish an indoor facility for year-round programming and develop accessible walking paths through the woods. We also seek to collaborate with other nonprofit organizations to enhance food security initiatives for low-income members of our community. We are dedicated to expanding our reach and impact, fostering a sustainable and inclusive environment for all.
The Paw Patch Family
Anita
Anita
Anita
Anita (she/her) is a passionate and experienced professional with over 25 years in the human services field, specializing in supporting youth and families. A trained Horticultural Therapy Practitioner, she combines her expertise in Cross-Cultural Communications and Massage Therapy to offer a holistic and compassionate approach to care.
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Anita (she/her) is a passionate and experienced professional with over 25 years in the human services field, specializing in supporting youth and families. A trained Horticultural Therapy Practitioner, she combines her expertise in Cross-Cultural Communications and Massage Therapy to offer a holistic and compassionate approach to care.
Anita has developed a deep understanding of how nature-based activities can foster healing, skill development, and personal growth. Her vision for a therapeutic care farm was sparked over a decade ago when she first encountered the concept, and she has been dedicated to bringing this vision to life ever since.
Rod
Anita
Anita
Rod (he/him) is an experienced tradesman currently working as a building operator, with a special interest in energy management and sustainable systems. With a deep appreciation for all things mechanical, musical, and connected to the Earth, Rod brings a unique perspective to both his professional work and community involvement.
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Rod (he/him) is an experienced tradesman currently working as a building operator, with a special interest in energy management and sustainable systems. With a deep appreciation for all things mechanical, musical, and connected to the Earth, Rod brings a unique perspective to both his professional work and community involvement.
He is passionate about creating hands-on, meaningful experiences and is working toward offering interactive musical programming for visitors at Paw Patch Social Farm. Rod believes in the power of music, nature, and practical knowledge to foster connection, learning, and well-being for people of all ages.
Nyla
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Maren
Nyla (she/her) is a proud member of the Haisla Nation. With a deep appreciation for the outdoors, she enjoys canoeing, fishing, and connecting with nature, and strongly believes in the power of young Indigenous people to lead environmental stewardship efforts for future generations.
She is currently pursuing studies in Emergency Managemen
Nyla (she/her) is a proud member of the Haisla Nation. With a deep appreciation for the outdoors, she enjoys canoeing, fishing, and connecting with nature, and strongly believes in the power of young Indigenous people to lead environmental stewardship efforts for future generations.
She is currently pursuing studies in Emergency Management and has gained valuable hands-on experience as an Emergency Support Services Representative during a recent wildfire season. Through this role, Nyla identified a critical gap in disaster response planning—particularly for individuals with disabilities and low-income families.
Motivated by a strong commitment to equity, she is passionate about promoting inclusive and accessible emergency education and response initiatives that serve all members of the community.
Maren
Anita
Maren
Maren (she/her) is also a proud member of the Haisla Nation and a Grade 12 student with a strong passion for social justice and community well-being. She is actively involved in efforts to create positive change and is especially committed to ensuring that children have access to healthy food through educational farm programs.
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Maren (she/her) is also a proud member of the Haisla Nation and a Grade 12 student with a strong passion for social justice and community well-being. She is actively involved in efforts to create positive change and is especially committed to ensuring that children have access to healthy food through educational farm programs.
Outside of school, Maren enjoys kickboxing and archery, and has a deep love for animals. Her drive to make a difference, paired with her diverse interests, reflects a strong sense of leadership and care for others. She looks forward to continuing her work in community-focused initiatives that support equity, wellness, and sustainability.
(Although we wish the horse pictured with Maren was ours, he is not!)
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