Welcome to Earthen Routes, a farm and social project that strives to create a sustainable and organic community. Our mission is to provide nourishing food for the paediatric patients of St. Jude’s ChildCare Centre at TATA Advance Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. We invite you to explore our beautiful farm, participate in workshops and volunteering sessions, and experience the benefits of being close to nature.
We also offer consultations for kitchen-garden setups and urban land projects. Join us in our mission to Enrich Urban Communities, one organic plant at a time.
“Start Where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can”. – Arthur Ashe
Our Dream
We envision a world where natural farming methods are practiced in cities, creating holistic and self-sustaining systems. We aim to replicate our wonderful, organic community farm model to other hostels within TATA ACTREC and even beyond it! In a world of mass consumptions and busy lifestyles, we strive to create a social impact by bringing the benefits of sustainable farming to urban settings.
Our Values
Permaculture: This is a philosophy that creates self-sustaining systems using locally available weather, landscape, and resources. We follow three principles under Permaculture: Earth-Care, People-Care, and Fair-Share.
Sustainability: Natural and sustainable farming methods are at the core of our practices. We value sustainable living and being connected with the very soil we come from.
Community: Building connections, strengthening each other, and working towards a common cause. Conscious Food: Growing Local, Conscious and Climate-friendly food.
“A Permaculture economy is one whereby people are inclusively participating in productivity and equitable sharing in profits.”
– Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr,
What we do
Our Community Farm
Nestled inside the TATA ACTREC Hospital, in the heart of Navi Mumbai, Earthen Routes is more than simply a farm – it’s a social project that supports the paediatric patients of St Jude’s ChildCare Centre. Powered by volunteering activities, fund-raising events and corporate/individual sponsorships, Earthen Routes is “Enriching Urban Communities”, one organic plant at a time! Know more…
Workshop
At Earthen Routes, we believe in empowering urban communities by sharing knowledge. Open to individuals, groups and corporates, join us for one of our workshops and discover the many benefits of organic, sustainable living. Know more…
Kitchen garden setup
Our kitchen-garden setups will show you that it is indeed possible to incorporate gardening into a daily routine. From plucking fresh herbs straight from your windowsill, to having complete control over what goes into your meal, we are here to help you foster a healthier way of life. Know more…
Land projects
We provide end-to-end execution of farmland projects inspired by Permaculture and natural farming principles. Our mission is to grow 100% organic produce of the highest quality. Our land projects include Open Farm Lands, Schools, Farmhouses, and more.
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Get involved
Volunteering
Our volunteers are what keep this place going! We welcome people of all genders, age groups and backgrounds to volunteer at our farm. Over the years we have been warmed to hear that volunteering has offered people a valuable respite, a way to connect with friends, learn about farming and be part of a community. Timings for our regular volunteering program are SAT – SUN, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Support us
Thank you so much for your interest in supporting the Earthen Routes Community Farm project at TATA ACTREC, Navi Mumbai. There are several ways you can contribute financially to our work. Your financial contributions play a vital role in allowing us to continue providing organic and sustainable farming solutions, and move towards a greener way of living.
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Workshops orgainsed for companies
