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In addition to the activities below, check out our new Farm Life and Local Foods Blog. Also, make sure to pay a visit to the Historical Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark or the Sustainable Farm at Possum Creek MetroPark.

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Historical Farm
DayDateTimeProgramLocationAgePriceRegistration Availability
Sat 02/18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 		Morning Chores on the Farm

Families can help the farm hand with daily chores on the historical farm. Clean stalls, collect eggs or feed the animals. Dress for the weather and barnyard work. Meet at the big red barn. Reservations required and limited: (937) 278-2609 or register online.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 6Y - 18YFree
Sat 02/25
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 		Maple Syrup Time

It's sugaring time in Ohio. Help collect sap from our maple trees and watch as the fire boils the sap into maple syrup! Demonstrations, review of tree selection, tapping, and harvesting techniques will be discussed. Follow signs to Sugar Maple Shelter. Call (937) 276-7062 for information.

Possum Creek MetroPark 5Y and UpFree
Sat 02/25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 		Maple Sugar Moon

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. NO MORE REGISTRATIONS. THANK YOU. Learn about the wondrous gift of maple syrup provided by our maple trees at Possum Creek MetroPark. Enjoy a wagon ride to visit our trees, and then we will return to the farm for hot cocoa and cider. If the sap flow is plentiful, possibly there will be samples of maple syrup, cookies, and candy to try. Reservations required, call (937) 276-7062. Passport to Nature

Possum Creek MetroPark 3Y and UpFree
Sun 03/18
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 		Wrinkly Sheep + Spotted Chickens

Did you know that some breeds of farm animals are actually endangered species? Come join us for a look at some of our heritage breeds and their particular characteristics. Find out what you can do to help preserve these old breeds. For more details, call (937) 278-2609.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
 
 
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