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"You were born to stand out, stop trying to fit in.” – Roy T. Bennett |
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WINTER PARK | |
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This is the last month of Winter Park so join us for some winter thrills!
We have tubing, s'more roasting, farm animals, a straw tower, along with comfort foods including fresh donuts, grilled cheese sandwiches and hot cocoa!
Now through February 25 Hours: Wednesdays 5p-8p (hours vary)*
Thursdays 5p-9p Fridays 4p-10p Saturdays 12p-10p
Sundays 12p-9p
*please check our website for any changes/updates.
Tickets are still available for tubing. |
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Our satellite Farm Kitchen & Store is open at Winter Park. Please come visit us for your favorite items or browse to see what we have available. Our Farm Kitchen is serving up grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh donuts and cookies to keep you fed and warm. We still have local frozen meats and winter produce including carrots, garlic and onions.
We have some new farm partners in our Farm Store to check out. Wool items from Mitchell Wool are available, along with teas from St.Steve's at Mud Lake Farm. Our full Farm Store will open in April again. |
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WINTER BIRTH CELEBRATION VISITS |
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Kid goats, calves, lambs, and piglets have been welcomed by our farm team and students! Join us during our Winter Birth Celebrations to visit these youngsters! Register for February 10 or March 10.
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Our community programs offer different experiences for all ages. The calendar of dates of interest is below.
Feb. 10 - Diverse Learners Day Feb. 10 - Winter Birth Celebration Feb. 11 - Farm Investigations: Love your Farm March 10 - Winter Birth Celebration March 16 - Farm Investigations: Wooly Workshop April 4 - Intro to Gardening and Soil Health 2-part class (ages 16 through adult) April 5 - Open barn begins April 13 - Divers Learners Day at the Farm April 20 - Farm Investigation: Use Less, Grow More! (grades 3-5) & Hold Your Horses (ages 11-14yrs) April 20 - Earth Day Celebrations
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| DIVERSE LEARNERS DAY AT THE FARM |
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We are starting year 2 of our Diverse Learners Day Program. Last year was filled with wonder, joy, and lots of animal time! |
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Michigan Native Plants
Presales begin March 1 with pickup May 18 |  |
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Earth Day Celebration at Open Barn
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Harvest Club is our program to allow people to get special pricing on produce grown at our farm while providing flexibility to allow you to choose when you want your vegetables and what you would like. It is a great way to support your local farm!
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Registration will begin mid-February. | Limited availability! |
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Mark your calendars!
Summer Camp registration starts February 21 for Farm Members and February 23 for the general public.
Visit our Camp page to view the 2024 schedule, and to keep up to date on any details. |
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LOOK UP!
February may be the shortest month, but it is filled with many wonderful happenings! Valentines’ Day usually takes over the spotlight, with its hearts and love, and this year we have a Leap Year to celebrate. But this month also provides us with a natural phenomenon as well.
Farmers often use moon charts as they plan for their crop planting and harvesting. The beautiful Full Snow Moon will rise on February 24, and we hope for a clear night to be able to view this celestial wonder. Dubbed Snow Moon because of the snow cover usually on the ground in the Northern Hemisphere, this moon takes on an extra glow as it is reflected off the snow. Some indigenous peoples called it the Bony Moon or the Hungry Moon, implying that food was scarce during this time of year. Whatever you call it, get outside, look to the sky and enjoy this beautiful full moon. |
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We are fortunate to have the support of so many volunteers to keep the farm operating smoothly and keep it beautiful. Volunteers help us by supporting Winter Park and farm chores, along with managing the flower beds.
We appreciate all the passion and assistance from our volunteers. If you'd like to volunteer, please see more information HERE. |
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Bowers Farm 4-H
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The 4-H Community has continued to provide amazing youth development opportunities. The 4-H club was awarded a county award for the most community service hours earned and the number of people reached! |
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Master Gardeners of Oakland County
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The Master Gardeners have provided countless hours of volunteer time beautifying our flower and herb gardens which provide additional interest and learning at the farm. |
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Looking for other interesting opportunities?
Check out our sister site at Johnson Nature Center. |
Maple Sugaring: March is maple sugaring season! |
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