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Ampersand Sustainable Living Center

The Ampersand Sustainable Living Center is a small education institution established on the tenets of reducing fossil fuel dependency, rejuvenating the natural ecology and landscape, conserving and budgeting water, and facilitating growth and interdependency within the human community. Using only captured rainwater, Ampersand is able to grow a bounty of food for the center and for community members using soil restoration techniques that promotes both human and plant health.

Location
1.5 miles off of Highway 14, on a primitive dirt road.
Cerrillos, NM 87010

Contact
Amanda Bramble
amanda@ampersandproject.org
(505) 780-0535
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Type
Agricultural Resources

What We Offer

Agricultural internships/mentorship
Conservation
Cooking/nutrition classes
Season Extension
Technical support
Trainings/educational services

We Assist

Ampersand is only open to the public by appointment. Ampersand's sustainable site is also a private home, so contact them to arrange a visit. Tours can be scheduled for your group throughout the year, and events are offered seasonally.

The Process

Individuals interested in the educational offerings at Ampersand should visit their website, and in particular, view their calendar of events: https://ampersandproject.org/events/. RSVPs are e-mailed to Amanda. Ampersand offers the following educational events: native plant hikes, permaculture tutorials, water systems walk-throughs, composting workshops, and sustainable land practice courses. Additionally, Ampersand offers residencies, retreats, and work-trade opportunities. Ampersand also caters curriculum for schools, either delivering programmatic opportunities at the Center or at educational institution.