Knock on Wood: Trees and Their Uses
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormKnock on Wood: Trees and Their Uses. Join a 45 minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site led by Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm Volunteers Kathy Robbins and Cathy […]
Past Events & Programs › All Ages
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Ice Cream Sunday
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormAugust 11: Make your own Sundae! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy […]
Butter Making
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormWe are spreading the fun on this toasty summer! Come join us in a hands-on presentation of pioneer butter making. Use a real churn, learn about “Lazy Daiseys” and try real homemade churned butter! Two, Hour-Long Sessions: 11am & 1pm Participation in this activity is included in regular admission costs. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, […]
Ice Cream Sunday
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormAugust 25: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]
Apple Festival
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormJoin us on September 21st for a day of family-friendly fun at Gibbs Farm! To celebrate fall our Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by our volunteers. Taste samples of our heirloom apples, and try your hand at the cider press. We’ll have games, crafts and special treats including mini-straw […]
Pumpkin Carving
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormJoin us on Saturday, October 19th from 11am-2pm for pumpkin carving fun! (This event has been moved from 10/12 to 10/19 due to inclement weather). We will be providing expert tips and fun ideas to decorate your chosen pumpkin or squash. Click here to reserve a spot! Payment will be taken the day of the […]
Halloween Festival 2019
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormHalloween fun for everyone! Spooky fun for the whole family starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:00pm. Go on an epic trick-or-treat quest through Gibbs Farm! This year, the Farmhouse is full of storybook characters escaped from their 19th century pages. Meet Miss Muffet and her spidery friend, little Red Riding Hood, Jack of […]
Gibbs Farm April Volunteer Day 2020
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormCANCELLED: Please watch for updates and event rescheduling. Help us prepare the historic Gibbs Farm for the Spring field trip season! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects on our 8-acre site. These include turning compost, preparing garden beds, removing invasive species, and bringing out benches and educational objects. These projects are ideal for individuals, […]
Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail [SOLD OUT]
Gibbs Volunteer Interest FormHalloween Trick-or-Treat Trail - 2020 Saturday October 31st THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Boo! Book your visit to Gibbs Farm for the first ever socially distant trick-or-treat trail! Dress up in costume and adventure down an outdoor path through the Gibbs Farm site. Encounter fun and funny characters from storybooks and nursery rhymes like […]