IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Visitor’s Center Auditorium

4730 Crystal Springs Dr

Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Monday, Jan 12, 2026

9:15 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

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The Urban Homestead

the Dervaes Family

The Urban Homestead is a pioneering family-run regenerative farm located in the heart of Pasadena. Started in 1985 by Jules Dervaes and now stewarded by his children, the Dervaes family transformed their 1/10-acre city lot into one of the first modern urban homesteads, producing an astonishing amount of organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers each year.
Dedicated to self-sufficiency, sustainability, and community education, The Urban Homestead offers a CSA program, hands-on workshops, school garden partnerships, and public outreach that inspire thousands to grow their own food and live simply.
Featured in numerous documentaries, books, media outlets, and their own podcast, the Dervaes family continues to lead by example, cultivating not only the land but a resilient, earth-connected way of life.
The Dervaes family will be giving a PowerPoint presentation to help illustrate their exemplary lifestyle for our members.

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@theurbanhomestead (IG), urbanhomestead.org