Local Author Phyllis Root will be visiting Gibbs Farm with her new book Begin with a Bee all about the fascinating Rusty Patched Bumblebee!

This event is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited, so make sure to pre-register HERE or by calling the Gibbs Farm office at 651-646-8629. By pre-registering for the book event, you also get free admission to the Gibbs Farm site.

Phyllis Root will read from the book and share her writing and research process. This gorgeous and educational picture book is great for all ages and while everyone is welcome on the nature investigation tour it will be geared for kids 4-8. Younger children may need some help participating from their grown-up!

After the reading, meet the author, ask a question, and buy a copy of Begin with a Bee or Plant a Pocket of Prairie.

Plus:

• Join a kid focused 20-minute nature investigation tour offered at 11:45 and 12:15.
• Chat with Master Naturalists (and Gibbs Farm Volunteers) Kathy Robbins and Cathy Croghan about all things prairie related.
• Grab self-guided tour information and explore the prairie and gardens with your group.
• Check out the historic Gibbs Farmhouse on a guided history tour. (offered at 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00)
• Visit the farm animals!
• Bring a snack or a picnic to enjoy.

Gibbs Farm is an 8-acre site that includes a restored prairie, gardens historic and replica buildings. This event will take place outside and will be set up to allow social distancing between groups. Masks need to be worn at all times while inside and when on a tour.

Program will start at 11:00, check in begins at 10:30.

Part of the History Revealed series of programs.