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In addition to the activities below, check out our new Farm Life and Local Foods Blog on the DaytonDailyNews.com! |
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
| Sat |
09/04
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Farm Tour and Wagon Ride
You will be given a guided tour of the farm and learn about some of the planting techniques we are using along with learning about our animals. Afterwards we will take a tour of the park via the hay wagon. There will be one at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM and one at 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM weather permitting. Reservations required and limited Call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | 3Y and Up | Free | |
| Sat |
09/11
1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Cover Crops for the Farm or Garden
Learn about beneficial cover crops, how they are used in soil and land management, and how they can benefit your own garden. A variety of cover crops will be displayed and discussed as we plant our cover crops for next year's use. Meet at demonstration fields. Ongoing information, questions and answers from 1-4 PM. Reservations unnecessary. Weather permitting; call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Tue |
09/14
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
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Parent and Preschooler: Who Invented the Scarecrow?
You will learn about scarecrows in this program. We will read a book and make your own scarecrow to take home. Reservations required and limited beginnning August 15. Call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | 3Y - 6Y | Free | |
| Sat |
09/18
8:30 AM
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10:30 AM
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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, beginning September 1. Call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | 6Y and Up | Free | |
| Sat |
09/18
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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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 front gate to the historic farm. Reservations required and limited, call (937) 278-2609.
| Carriage Hill MetroPark | 6Y - 18Y | Free |  |
| Sat |
09/18
1:00 PM
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3:30 PM
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Scarecrow Building Workshop
Come build your scarecrow for the Scarecrow Convention. This year's theme is movie characters. Bring any clothing and props you may need to create your character's essence. Straw and structural support is provided. Meet in upper barn. Reservations required and limited beginning September 1; call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | 6Y and Up | Free | |
| Sat |
10/02
8:30 AM
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10:30 AM
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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, beginning September 1. Call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | 6Y and Up | Free | |
| Sat |
10/16
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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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 front gate to the historic farm. Reservations required and limited, call (937) 278-2609.
| Carriage Hill MetroPark | 6Y - 18Y | Free |  |
| Sat |
10/16
12:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Possum Creek Harvest Jamboree
Fall is the perfect time for a harvest celebration. Bring the whole family to experience this free family festival with music, food, demonstrations, displays, children's games and more! Visit the Scarecrow Convention display around the crop field. For more information, call (937) 276-7062.
| Possum Creek MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Thu |
10/21
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Horse-Drawn Plowing
The Carriage Hill MetroPark's historical farmers will bring their draft horses out to plow at Greenwich Village Community Garden, located at the west dead-end of Prescott (off Gettysburg), Dayton. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. For details, call (937) 277-6545.
| Off Site | All Ages | Free |  |
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