This new series of events combines crafting and volunteering! We are focusing on historic crafts and gardening skills. Learn something new, help us out and take home part of the project. Wattle Fence- Try your hand at this historic craft! We will be using brush and branches cleared from the site (Aspen, mulberry and buckthorn) […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Enjoy some drinks, and seasonal snacks (preserved foods) then take a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse with Director Sammy Nelson. The group will spend some extra time in the summer kitchen learning about the busy harvest time on the farm. This fun, in-depth tour focuses on a fascinating time in Minnesota history and is great […]
Help us tackle our to-do list. Friday Farm Chore volunteer days are happening though out our season, the outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, light landscape and orchard projects. Click here to register for Friday Farm Chores Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 […]
Help us gather and preserve some of the late summer bounty of herbs and flowers. We will pick, wash and bundle herbs from the Gardens at Gibbs. We will also press some flowers for use in crafts and dyes this winter. Try your hand at a couple different preservation methods, and take home a couple […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. The tour tallest trees (Burr Oak, Black Walnut) and some of our newer additions (Tamarack and American Hazelnut)! Learn how these Minnesota trees were used for food, medicine and shelter by the Dakota and settlers. Gibbs […]
Gibbs Farm is excited to host this early fall Seed Collection Event organized by our friends at MN SEED! MN SEED Project Seed Collection Event at Gibbs Farm Join us for a fun-filled day at Gibbs Farm in Saint Paul, MN! Our in-person seed collection event is a great opportunity to learn about local plants and contribute to our MN […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! No experience is necessary to help us complete seasonal orchard tasks. Gibbs Farm Heritage orchard has over 30 varieties of heirloom and UMN developed apples. In order to keep our crop safe from insects without using harsh chemical pesticides we use more time intensive methods like apple bagging, sticky […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Gibbs Farm Apple Festival is back this year on September 30th from 10-2, this all ages fall celebration has something for the whole family! Visitors can tour the orchard, learn apple facts, try their hand at cider pressing and sample apples not often seen in the grocery store or farmer’s market. Our Heritage Orchard […]
Fall is a great time to get some gardening done in Minnesota! We need help dividing and moving plants on site. We will be focusing mostly on shade loving native plants. Irises, Wild Ginger, May Apples and Solomon’s Seal. Participants will help us fill in spots in our gardens and wooded areas and have the […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! No experience is necessary to help us complete seasonal tasks. This October we will be cleaning up gardens and doing some light landscaping. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up with an adult. Click Here to Register […]
Help us tackle our to-do list. Friday Farm Chore volunteer days are happening though out our season, the outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, light landscape and orchard projects. Click here to register for Friday Farm Chores Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Take a dash of Secret Garden, add a sprinkle of Jules Verne, stir in a candy mixture and what do you get? The Steampunk Trick-or-Treat Trail at Gibbs Farm, Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Timed entry from 12pm-6pm. Visit the twisting stacks of books at the library, match wits with a traveling magician, craft potions with […]
Back by popular demand! Head on over to Gibbs Farm for an evening of cozy, casual crafting in the renovated red barn. We will be working with dried oranges, wooden beads and natural materials to create unique winter wall hangings. Sign up by yourself or with a friend to sip some tea, hot chocolate or […]
Join Gibbs for an evening of casual coloring camaraderie! Come by yourself or with friends to hang out and chat in the renovated red barn over tea or hot chocolate and Victorian fashion coloring pages. Learn historical fashion tidbits and enjoy some scrumptious treats! Coloring materials, beverages, and treats are included. Event is intended for […]
Add some light to the darkest part of the year! Each participant will dip a set of large taper beeswax candles and decorate them with pressed herbs, flowers and foliage gathered this year at Gibbs. These candles smell amazing, burn steadily and are perfect for winter celebrations and heartfelt gifts. Making hand dipped candles […]
Head down to Gibbs Farm’s cozy Red Barn to create ornaments and art out of pressed flowers! Each participant will arrange and paste a variety of flowers, herbs and foliage gathered at Gibbs this summer. We will have inspiration from around the world and information on Victorian floriography (language of flowers) to help you create […]
We are excited to offer this event for the second time this winter! Here is another chance to partake in an evening of cozy, casual crafting in the renovated red barn. We will be working with dried oranges, wooden beads and winter greenery to create unique winter wall hangings. Sign up by yourself or with […]
Stop by Gibbs Farm to make collage valentines in the cozy Red Barn. This is a fun, casual all-ages, family friendly event. We will be using a pasting (mod podge) technique to create these paper masterpieces. Get inspired by vintage and modern examples and unleash your creativity. We will be using the classic materials; Lace […]
Join us for an evening of history and Valentine’s treats! Sammy and Clare will lead the group through a sweet and sour valentine’s day tasting. Sample modern and Victorian inspired confectionary paired with your choice of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Each snack and beverage pairing comes with a Valentine’s History Tidbit. We will touch on […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign […]
Gibbs Farm Director Sammy Nelson is a Master Naturalist and bird enthusiast. Join her bright and early on Wednesday, May 8th for a guided outdoor tour of the 8-acre site. This is a special opportunity to visit the Gibbs Farm site in the morning and it will be prime time to see, hear and identify a […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign […]
Flower pressing is an age old craft practiced throughout the world. It is an excellent hobby for gardeners and crafters or anyone wanting to spend more time outside! We will walk you through the instructions to make a basic press of your own, and then head out to find spring flowers and foliage to press […]
Join us for Gibbs Farm Opening Day 2024 Saturday, May 25th, 2024; 10am-4pm Enjoy folksy tunes from Light of the Moon band, meet our furry and feathered farm animals (including baby chicks), and enjoy Gibbs Homemade Ice Cream. The Living History Society will be playing croquet with visitors throughout the day as well as presenting […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals, or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Cash and credit accepted. Gibbs […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign up […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals, or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Cash and credit accepted. Gibbs […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]
Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2024 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H ect.) and individuals. Children under 12 should sign […]
Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals, or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Cash and credit accepted. Gibbs […]
