We welcome Kathleen Pomerleau, also known as the “Butterfly Lady” who has been dedicated to the propagation and preservation of native habitat to protect Monarch Butterflies.
See live examples of all of the stages of the Monarch butterfly development and learn what you can do in your own back yard to help this beautiful, endangered species grow and thrive.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. No need to register ahead of time, just show up and learn all about bats.
Come explore “The Wonderous World of Bats” with Lorrie Cashman, an Environmental Educator, during this family friendly presentation on June 17th at 1:00 pm.
There are many stories, myths and misunderstandings about bats. You may be surprised to learn the important role bats play in all the ecosystems they live.
Join us to learn amazing facts about our Minnesota bats and bats around the world.
We are gearing up to make our 2023 batch of Yellow Belly Rhubarb hard cider, and we need your help! We need all the rhubarb we can get, so if you have extra, drop it off at the cider barn, get your name added to the list and enjoy a glass of fresh, juicy, rhubarb cider on us when it ready!
First CSA harvest of the season. The May CSA is full of greens and includes: two dozen eggs, purple bok choy, green bok choy, spinach, salad mix, heirloom lettuce heads, pea shoots, radishes, arugula, beet and turnip micro greens, mint, and three four packs of beverages to mix and match as members please.
We’ve waited a long time for the blossoms to appear. For the next couple of weeks, the apple orchard will be blooming as each different variety of apple trees takes their turn to show off their beauty. Come and enjoy while they last.
SOLD OUT. The 2023 CSA is now on sale. See complete details here. Once per month from May through October, you receive a bag full of fresh, certified organic veggies and fruits (whatever is ripe that month), three four packs of Yellow Belly cider, root beer, or ginger ale (mix and match as you please). A total of six harvests for $385. PURCHASE HERE.
Spring is here, and the weather has not been cooperating, so we are doing it again this weekend! Join us on Saturday, March 25th for our annual maple tree-tapping and free worker’s lunch. It’s a fun day tromping out in the woods, getting fresh air, and a hearty lunch for all who help. When you arrive, please check in at the cider barn, you will need to sign a waiver before going out into the woods.
Be sure to dress for the weather, it may be snowy, wet, or muddy in the woods so wear sturdy, waterproof boots. Bring some gloves that are ok to get dirty and wet. and plan to enjoy the great outdoors.
We will be tapping 1000 maple trees, installing the taps, tubes and buckets around the farm. Everyone who helps out for a few hours will get a free lunch of chili with all of the fixin’s. Kids welcome too (with parental supervision).
Contact us with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you here at the farm for a fun-filled day!
You’re ready for spring. So are we. Relax by the indoor herb garden, and bring home an organic, potted herb plant ($5) for your kitchen window.
We are delighted to announce that these two Cider Barn faves – Blueberry and Pineapple ciders, are now available in cans, and being rolled out in the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota. Cheers!
Embrace the beautiful Minnesota winter. Beginning January 7th and throughout the rest of the winter, bring your snowshoes and explore the 172 acres on the farm. There is no charge, just come and enjoy. We have two pairs of snowshoes available on a first-come-first-serve basis, also at no charge.
After your hike, relax with a hot toddy around the bonfire or in the cozy cider barn . Heggie’s pizza and Smude’s popcorn is always available, and we will have some select food trucks here throughout the winter as well.
