Gardens of Healing & Food Forest Tour

NaTerra Farms is a living example of how regenerative agriculture and cultural heritage can thrive together. Its poultry operations follow a free-range grazing model integrated into a unique “rainforest system,” where chickens roam under the shade of diverse trees, enriching the soil while controlling pests naturally. The farm’s Gardens of Healing offer a sanctuary for biodiversity and community connection, blending the Milpa system—an ancient intercropping practice of corn, beans, and squash—with the vibrant Mandala Garden, designed in circular patterns that harmonize with nature’s rhythms. Together, these elements create a landscape where food production, ecological restoration, and cultural storytelling intertwine, turning NaTerra Farms into both a source of nourishment and a place of learning and renewal.

The tour will include:

• Dr. Caro Córdova, UNL Statewide Soil Health Specialist and Assistant Professor, speaking on soil organic matter

• Gardens of Healing Tour

  • Mandala Garden: A space of connection between children, plants, and pollinators.