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Crown Point’s mission is simple -- to demonstrate the practical applications of ecology and to connect spirituality, social justice and environmental protection.
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Your annual appeal dollars will support the following at Crown Point.

EDUCATION:  Crown Point conducts educational outreach to area schools throughout the year – on site and off – as well as hosts its annual Summer Farm and Science Camp for elementary students. These programs teach students through hands-on learning at Crown Point about the cycle of food to table as well as the importance of sustainable living.

SOCIAL JUSTICE:  Since the beginning of our Foodbank Farm (now called First Fruits Initiative) more than 15 years ago, Crown Point has donated 279,277 pounds (139.6 tons) of healthy organic food to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Good Samaritan Hunger Center and other hunger relief programs.

SUSTAINABLE LAND USE:  Crown Point is a practical living laboratory providing an example of proper sustainable land use practices. Crown Point was instrumental in the development of the first-ever Summit County Food Charter, which was adopted by Summit County Council and six city councils.  We also serve as a regional training center for women and men seeking to acquire the skills necessary to independently farm a small-scale vegetable operation.

SPIRITUALITY: Crown Point offers all who visit a chance to reconnect with nature and their spiritual selves.  Come walk our meadow labyrinth, attend our Winter Solstice program, or find your own quiet spot along our 5.5 miles of trails.
Crown Point Ecology Center is green space that matters – a biologically diverse living laboratory that serves to demonstrate practical applications of ecology. The 115-acre Crown Point farmland in Bath, Ohio is a regional model for sustainable agriculture and environmental education. We believe that ecological land stewardship encourages structural and social change through local food production, positive impacts on the environment, health of our citizens, and local economic development.

A snapshot of Crown Point Ecology Center’s recent accomplishments includes the following:

  • Donated 10,000 pounds of fresh produce in 201 to hungry families served by the Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank.
  • Donated 285,000 lbs of produce to the Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank since the start of the Foodbank Farm in 1997.
  • Welcomed 2000+ people to Crown Point's May Plant Sale that featured many heirloom selections.
  • Crown Point celebrated its 15th anniversary of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) through which 249 families shared in the benefits of this premier local food system.
  • Opened the door to exploration and care for our environment to 1,865 elementary school aged children and 100 adults through our on-site and farm-to-school educational programs.
  • The Summer Farm & Science Camp hosted 180 children at seven, week-long summer sessions. 70 scholarships were given for this program.
  • Initiated programming with Hattie Larlham through which their clients are able to engage in farming activites at Crown Point and learn new job skills.
  • Developed a partnership with CANAPI (a community organization serving individuals who are HIV-positive) to provide cooking and nutrition classes along with organic vegetables from Crown Point.
  • Donated thousands of plants to area community gardens and classroom projects.
  • The 14th Annual Taste of Earth dinner and auction drew 325 guests who celebrated the beauty and bounty of Crown Point’s harvest.

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