Meet Jane Gibbs and listen to the story of her childhood at Cloud Man's Village! The program will begin with Jane's adventurous storytelling followed by light refreshments, a yarn doll make-and-take craft, and the opportunity to ask Jane questions. Jane Gibbs is portrayed by Karen Dosh, great-great granddaughter of Jane Gibbs and great-granddaughter of Lillie […]
This Event is Full- Check out the MN SEED Project website for more events. Head to the recently renovated Red Barn for MN SEED's winter sowing workshop! Come join the MN SEED team and we will walk you through the ins and outs of winter sowing native seeds. You provide milk jug or salad container […]
Make your very own paper journal with Grasshoppers in My Bed illustrator, Peggy Stern. Peggy will also discuss her illustration process for the new RCHS publication. Grasshoppers books will be for sale at this event. All materials and snacks are included. This event is intended for guests 12+. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Regular registration is $15. […]
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 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 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 […]
Join us for Gibbs Farm Opening Day 2023 May 27, 10 am-4 pm Meet our furry and feathered farm animals; hear about RCHS’s book Grasshoppers in My Bed, featuring eleven-year-old Lillie Belle Gibbs and her 1877 imagined diary, and make a related journal craft*; enjoy folksy tunes from Light of the Moon band; and stroll […]
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 […]