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DayDateTimeProgramLocationAgePriceRegistration Availability
Sat 03/13
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Family Farm Chores

Join a farm staff person to feed and brush animals, gather eggs, and clean stalls. Get to know some of the farm animals up close and personal. Dress in clothes suitable for dirty situations and washable footwear. Meet at farmhouse. Reservations required and limited, call (937)276-7062.

Possum Creek MetroPark 6Y and UpFree
Sat 03/13
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Jr Farmer - Rabbits

In this part of the series, you will learn basic care and some important facts about different breeds of rabbits.

Possum Creek MetroPark 8Y - 12YFree
Sat 03/20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Chores on the Farm

Families can help the farm hand with daily chores. 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: call (937) 278-2609.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 6Y - 18YFree
Sat 04/10
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Jr Farmer - Pigs

In this session you will become familiar with the pig's history. You will also learn about the different breeds and products.

Possum Creek MetroPark 8Y - 12YFree
Sat 04/17
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Chores on the Farm

Families can help the farm hand with daily chores. 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: call (937) 278-2609.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 6Y - 18YFree
Sat 05/01
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Jr Farmer - Poultry

In the session you will learn about the different types of poultry that are raised on farms. You will also learn basic care for these birds. This will be important because you will take home a chick to raise for 1 month and return the next session. Food and container provided.

Possum Creek MetroPark 8Y - 12YFree
Sat 05/15
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Chores on the Farm

Families can help the farm hand with daily chores. 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: call (937) 278-2609.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 6Y - 18YFree
 
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