Join us on September 22 for a day of family-friendly apple fun at Gibbs Farm. Our Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by our volunteers, taste samples of our apples, and try your hand at the cider press. We’ll have games, crafts and special treats as well as tours of the […]
****Date Change!******** A harvest evening for adults! Celebrate the start of the fall harvest with an evening of eating, drinking, and learning at Gibbs Farm, a magical prairie oasis tucked between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Along with staff and volunteers from Gibbs Farm and The Good Acre, your hosts will be cooking instructors Joan and […]
Help us prepare our site for the winter! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects including turning compost, covering garden beds and removing invasive species. These projects are ideal for individuals, families or groups and should be appropriate for students 12+. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. Bring a […]
Help us prepare Gibbs Farm for the summer! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects! These include turning compost, preparing garden beds, removing invasive species, painting and light landscaping. These projects are ideal for individuals, families or groups and should be appropriate for students 12+. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. […]
On Saturday June 22nd, participate in educational archaeology programming led by Archeologist Kassie Bradshaw Kmitch. Examine real artifacts, try your hand at throwing an atlatl, and much more! Sessions are one hour and are at 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. Program is included in the cost of regular admission: Adults-$8, Seniors-$7, Children-$5 RCHS Members: Free!
Saturday, July 6th; 11am & 1pm Join Gibbs Farm Site Interpreter, Andrea Nehring, for an all-ages tour of our restored native prairie. This special tour is included in the regular cost of admission. Pre-registration is not required. Gibbs Farm Admission: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $5 Children 4-16, Free for RCHS Members.
Come and see what's blooming on the Gibbs Farm prairie! Bring your camera and join Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm Volunteers Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins on Saturday July 27th at 10:30 for a 45 minute prairie walk. Enjoy the many flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that was […]
Celebrating Minnesota’s First People. Celebrating the Dakota, Past and Present! -Learn about the historic life of the people of Cloud Man's village at interactive stations, learn about trade, and even bead a bracelet inspired by traditional colors. -Sample snacks from the Sioux Chef (learn more about them here: sioux-chef.com) -Watch crafting demonstrations by Dakota Wicohan […]
Knock 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 Croghan. Learn to identify woody plants and find out about Minnesota trees. Gibbs Farm is open from 10-4 on weekends and the walking […]
with Chefs Joan and David Donatelle of Savory Pursuits Fall is just around the corner and that means crisp evenings, beautiful colors, and crunchy sweet apples! Our last event of the year in our outdoor dinner series with the Good Acre is all about celebrating the fall apple harvest in conjunction with Apple Fest at […]
Join 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 […]
CANCELLED: 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, […]