AntFarm Youth Services

AntFarm:

We've been asked countless times why we chose the name AntFarm. In a nut shell: "Ant" is an iconic example of hard work, community mindedness, persistence and perseverance. "Farm" is a source of nourishment, skill and growth.

The Might of One

Have you ever felt really small and alone? Kind of how an ant might appear to be. If you really watch and observe you will find out these little guys are pretty impressive. Did you know that if an ant were our size they could lift a car and run faster than a horse. Pretty mighty huh!

The Power of Many

What we can achieve as a group is boundless. This act of coming together and working as a team is empowering and rewarding. Ask an ant!

Addiction Prevention & Support

AntFarm has been working with the communities of Estacada and Sandy in establishing an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coalition for each community.

Café and Bakery

The center and hub of activity for AntFarm in Sandy, this large community space has supported youth development, healthy eating, and sustainable living since 2012.

Axis Learning

Axis Learning provides educational activities to NE Clackamas County in Estacada and Sandy such as tutoring & credit recovery, GED testing preparation, literacy assessment for example.

CommunityConnect

CommunityConnect helps NE Clackamas County elders maintain independent living by assisting with home management tasks that they can no longer do.

Community Gardens

The Sandy Learning Garden and Estacada Youth Garden strengthens community through service learning, recognition of food instability, active work and movement, and skills development.

Covid-19 Support

AntFarm responded to Clackamas County need when the Covid-19 Pandemic began and has actively worked with our community and partners to provide Isolation and Quarantine Wrap Around, Rent Assistance.

Cultural Arts

Cultural Arts provides an intentional focus on cultural awareness and integration.

Estacada YouthHub

A primary initiative in Estacada and Sandy is empowering youth through youth participation in AntFarm workgroup and leadership meetings.

Homeless Youth Services

AntFarm is an important resource for local youth whom have life struggles resulting in unstable living situations.

Mount Hood Farmers Market

Full of music, fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade foods, art, and many community activities, the farmers market has become a cornerstone for community support with an average of over 30 venders each week.

Nuevo Futuro

Nuevo Futuro is a grassroots program for Latinx and Hispanic people addressing barriers of language, resource access, and lack of opportunity, while supporting cultural integration throughout Clackamas County.

Outdoor Adventure

AntFarm provides an opportunity for youth to connect to the wilderness through outdoor experiences.

Planet365

AntFarm’s “can and bottle program” provides youth work skills experience and the community the opportunity to participate in sustainable living practices 365 days a year.

RedWind

RedWind is the land and Spiritual Community providing the founding tenants and support for AntFarm Youth Services.

YouthCore

YouthCore is a hands-on training program teaching basic employment skills while becoming an employee of AntFarm.

Zobrist Community Center

Located in downtown Estacada on Zobrist Street, this small and intimate community space is being developed for cultural arts events, lectures, classes, and community meetings.