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Evenings at Gibbs: July Farmhouse Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Join us for a 90-minute adults-only tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse, part of our Evenings as Gibbs series! Site manager Sammy Nelson will lead guests through the rooms of the Farmhouse, connecting the Gibbs Family story to the larger historical context of Minnesota's early statehood. This tour is great for first time visitors and longtime supporters of Gibbs Farm, as Sammy will highlight some of her favorite rediscovered facts and anecdotes from her winter research project.

Evenings at Gibbs: August Grounds and Gardens Tour

Take an evening stroll through the Gibbs Farm grounds and garden on a brand new tour! Gibbs Farm has a  heritage apple orchard, restored prairie, crop gardens, and medicine garden as well as an eclectic Victorian flower garden, visit each space in one evening! Programs Manager Clare Holte will lead this tour and provide the historical background […]

August Prairie Walk

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Come and see what's blooming on the prairie! Join Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins as they lead a 45 minute tour focusing on Gibbs Farm's restored prairie. See the effects of our mid-May controlled burn while you learn about the flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that […]

September Tree Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. Learn to identify woody plants, and find out about Minnesota trees and how settlers and the Dakota used them. Gibbs Farm is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays this summer from 10-4. The tree […]

June Tree Tour

Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. Learn to identify woody plants, and find out about Minnesota trees and how settlers and the Dakota used them. Gibbs Farm is open to the public on Fridays from 12-3 and Saturdays  from 10-4 this summer. […]

Garden Party Series- Animals

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]

Garden Party Series-Prairie

Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]

July Prairie Tour

Come and see what's blooming on the prairie! Join Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins as they lead a 45 minute tour focusing on Gibbs Farm's restored prairie. See the effects of our early-May controlled burn while you learn about the flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that […]

August Prairie Tour

Come and see what's blooming on the prairie! Join Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins as they lead a 45 minute tour focusing on Gibbs Farm's restored prairie. See the effects of our mid-May controlled burn while you learn about the flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that […]

History Revealed: Scandinavian Immigrants & the Civil War

Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

For Gud Og Vort Land: Scandinavian Immigrants & the Civil War Saturday, July 22, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Join us for a very special History Revealed as we explore the contributions of Scandinavian immigrants from Minnesota and Wisconsin during the Civil War. The motto of the Fifteenth […]

History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Walking Tour 2023

Oakland Cemetery 927 Jackson Street, Saint Paul , MN, United States

History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Historic Walking Tour Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:00 am-2:30 pm To register: Oakland Cemetery Walking Tour 2023 Space is limited to 20, reserve today! Join experienced tour guide and historian Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Oakland Cemetery. The tour will feature the resting […]

Warbler Wednesday

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 […]

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Prairie Walk 2024

Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

Join a special Master Naturalist tour of our restored prairie! Cathy Crohgan and Kathy Robbins will lead a Prairie Walk on August 3 at 10:30 am. This tour is a fun opportunity to check out several acres of restored prairie (installed over 20 years ago) without leaving the cities. As longtime Gibbs Farm volunteers Cathy and […]

Oakland Cemetery Tour – South

History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Historic Walking Tour (South) 927 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55117 Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00 pm-2:30 pm $10 per person Space is limited to 20, reserve today! Register Here Day of Instructions: Join experienced tour guide and historian Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s […]