Down on the Farm: News and Notes from Gale Woods

Preschool Drop Off: Lil’ Farmhands — Spring is Everywhere

Monday, March 18, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Drop off your preschooler to dig right in to the day-to-day life of the farm. Every day your child will lend a hand with farm chores and prepare a fresh snack. Program activities will focus on the theme of the day through hands-on activities. Plan to get dirty and dress for the weather.

Cost is $10 and reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the event. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #237416-00. This program is for ages 4-6.

Chickens in Your Backyard

Would you like to collect fresh eggs every day from your very own chickens?  On Saturday, March 23, from 9:30 a.m. – noon, at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Farm Supervisor Tim Reese will teach you everything you need to know about raising chickens. Vickie Black, author of “Young Chicken Farmers,” will also lead educational activities for kids and share her tips on getting them involved in raising chickens.  

Cost is $8 and reservations are required by March 21. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #237402-01. This program is for ages 3+.

Make Your Own Maple Syrup

Learn to tap maple trees, evaporate sap, and make your own syrup. If you have even a few maple trees at home, you can enjoy this hobby. On Saturday, March 23, from 9:30 a.m. – noon, at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista, you will learn all the steps in the process, be able to buy a few simple supplies to get started, and learn some recipes for using maple syrup on more than pancakes.

Cost is $8 and reservations are required by March 21. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #237402-00. This program is for ages 3+.

Beginning Spinning

Learn how wool goes from sheep to a skein of yarn. On Saturday, March 23, from 12:30-4:30 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista, join Wendy J. Johnson, fiber artist and author, to learn the basic skills of spinning using a spinning wheel from preparing raw fiber to spinning it into your own, unique yarn. Materials are provided.

Cost is $45 and reservations are required by March 19. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #237425-09. This program is for ages 16+.