Get To Know Us
Our Mission:
Sunbury Urban Farm cultivates connections through agricultural, culinary, and environmental learning experiences that are rooted in exploration, sustainability, and belonging.
Sunbury Urban Farm is a 15 acre woodland and sustainable produce farm oasis on Sunbury Road just 10 minutes South of Easton in Columbus, Ohio. Surrounded by all this natural beauty, you forget you are in the city. It is an wonderful place to grow and learn and play!
Through our year-round camp programs, kids learn in nature. Campers learn about being good stewards of the environment and growing, preparing and eating healthy food. Through their participation in daily activities, campers also develop communication and problem-solving skills, empathy, compassion and kindness and build strong self-esteem.
We are also committed to providing the community with fresh, seasonal food at our on-site farm stand. Sunbury Urban Farm is located in an area where people have little access to fresh produce.
Kids' camp staff, the farmers and program facilitators all share a passion for protecting the environment, growing and eating healthy food, inspiring and educating learners of all ages.
Our Team.Â
The staff and volunteers at Sunbury Urban Farm bring a multitude of interests and skills to the table. Their skills blend together to form a team with strengths in both administration and program development and delivery.
Paisley Nash-Dooley
Executive Director
Paisley is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Prior to founding Sunbury Urban Farm, Paisley worked for several youth-development organizations in outdoor programming and property management. Paisley holds a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor's degree in Community Studies. In addition to her work with the farm, Paisley owns and operates City Folks Farm Shop in Clintonville.
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Sarah Erickson
Operations Director
Sarah brings rich experiences in science education and outdoor program management to Sunbury Urban Farm. As one of the founders of the organization, Sarah has worked tirelessly to build and grow a variety of successful program opportunities including summer day camps and farm & forest programs. Sarah is active in the American Camp Association as a camp accreditation visitor. In 2021 Sarah successfully led Sunbury Urban Farm’s day camp program through successful accreditation by the ACA.
Board President
Grants and Fundraising Committee Chair
Maureen is a sustainability professional at The Ohio State University with a specialty in federal grant funding for sustainability and climate change research and education. She joined the SUF Board of Directors in 2022 after having discovered the magic of the farm and its people through her kids’ summer camp experiences. In her spare time, she enjoys getting dirty in nature with her kids, growing food, biking, yoga, and boxing.
Board Treasurer
Property Committee Chair
Tyler is an alumni of The Ohio State University, where he majored in Physical Education. Tyler has worked in the banking industry for 10 years and currently works in the Treasury Management Department for Heartland Bank. In his free time he enjoys reading sci-fi books and comics. He also enjoys going to sporting events and is a Columbus Crew season ticket holder. Tyler hopes he can contribute to the success of Sunbury Urban Farm in the present and future.
Board Secretary
Sarah earned a degree in Environmental Studies from Denison University in 2007 and has served in the field of outdoor education and recreation for over 20 years. She has worked for a variety of organizations including nonprofits and government agencies, with an emphasis on youth programming and camps. She is currently Education Manager with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks & Watercraft where she manages the statewide naturalist program and assists with the renovation and creation of nature and visitor centers in state parks. Sarah has served on the Board of SUF since its inception in xxxx. Her hobbies enjoy gardening, camping, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband Nick and their children Charlie and Kellan.
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