Events at The Farm Life

We have made some events here at The Farm Life, we would love to have you join us. Here is a list of events we plan on having or have already setup. Help us in Sowing Seeds of change.

For the Kiddo’s

🌱 Hands-On Gardening & Farm Activities

• “Little Sprouts” Planting Day – We let kids plant their own veggie starts or flowers in mini pots to take home.
• Harvest Festival – Seasonal event with pumpkin carving, apple tasting, and scavenger hunts.
• Bug Safari – Guided exploration to learn about pollinators, worms, and beneficial insects.
• Compost & Worm Bin Discovery – Show the magic of food scraps turning into soil with hands-on worm bin demos.

🍓 Education Through Play

• Farm School Days – Simple stations for kids that will include: seed sorting, soil science, watering practice, etc.
• “Grow Your Own Pizza” Workshop – We will teach kids how to plant herbs and veggies like basil, tomatoes, and peppers.
• Storytime in the Garden – Local storyteller or librarian will read books about nature, farming, and food.
• Garden Science Lab – Kid-friendly experiments like measuring plant growth or making sun prints.

🐐 Animal & Nature Connection

• Meet the Animals – Safe interactions with chickens, goats, or rabbits. Teach care basics.

🎨 Creative & Cultural Fun

• Garden Art Day – Paint rocks, make plant markers, or build fairy houses from natural materials.
• Nature Music Jam – Create music with natural objects (sticks, leaves, stones) or invite a folk musician for a garden concert.
• Multicultural Garden Festival – Share food, music, and traditions from the cultures of your community—centered around plants or farming.

🧺 Family & Community Events

• Picnic in the Garden – Encourage families to bring a blanket and enjoy a meal surrounded by growing things. (Weather permitting)
• Volunteer with Kids Days – Special sessions where children and parents can help with planting, watering, or weeding—age-appropriate tasks only.
• Seed Swap & Story Swap – Families bring seeds and share garden stories, traditions, or family recipes.

🌞 Seasonal Highlights

• Spring Seedling Giveaway
• Fall Garden Clean-Up & Pumpkin Decorating
• Winter Solstice Celebration – Hot cocoa, lantern making, and storytelling

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For the Teens & Adults

🌿 Hands-On Gardening & Farming Activities

• Volunteer Work Days – Adults come together to weed, plant, mulch, and build infrastructure (beds, trellises, etc.).
• Community Harvest Days – Community crop harvesting, followed by a shared/pot luck meal and produce giveaway.
• Garden Maintenance Workshops – Learn pruning, compost turning, or irrigation basics with hands-on demos.
• Crop Mob Events – Rotate help among local gardens/farms, where each group takes a turn hosting and receiving help.

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🍅 Education & Skill-Building Workshops

• Composting 101 – Learn the science and practice of building healthy compost systems.
• Seed Saving Workshop – Learn how to harvest, clean, and store seeds from the garden.
• Organic Gardening Basics – Learn soil health, crop rotation, natural pest control, and seasonal planning.
• Preserving the Harvest – Learn pickling, fermenting, canning, or drying herbs and veggies.
• Herbal Medicine Making – Learn growing, harvesting, and making salves, teas, or tinctures from medicinal plants.

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🌻 Wellness & Connection Events

• Yoga on the Farm – Yoga with a local instructor in a peaceful setting.
• Mindfulness Walks – Guided meditative walks or journaling activities on the land.
• Sunset Garden Tales Hour – A BYO picnic and drink event for socializing and relaxing under the stars.
• Garden-to-Table Dinners – A small, community-hosted meal featuring garden-grown produce
• Book Club on the Farm – Read and discuss books related to food justice, farming, or nature.

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🍽️ Community & Social Events

• Plant & Produce Swap – Encourage sharing seedlings, harvest extras, seeds, or tools.
• Garden Movie Night – Outdoor screening of a food/farming documentary or lighthearted movie.
• Farm Open House – Invite the community to explore, tour the space, meet volunteers, and learn how to get involved.
• DIY Garden Craft Night – Make macrame plant holders, bee hotels, seed bombs, or herb wreaths.
• Storytelling Circles – Invite elders or farmers to share their garden-related stories or cultural traditions.

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🎉 Seasonal & Themed Events

• Spring Planting Festival – Celebrate the start of the growing season with planting activities and food.
• Summer Solstice Celebration – Music, local food, and garden blessings.
• Fall Harvest Party – Pumpkin carving (BYOP), cider tasting, and end-of-season reflections.
• Winter Planning Potluck – Gather over warm food and plan next season’s crops and community efforts.

We’re looking for volunteers to help The Farm Life Inc., to put proposed activities, listed above into play. Can you help?

Email us at: [email protected]
Or use our Volunteer Form