The Farmstead
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Navigating the Night Sky
The FarmsteadFrom the Big Dipper to the North Star, there is something magical about spotting familiar constellations in the night sky. Knowing when and where to look makes all the difference. Join David Jarkins of the Springfield Astronomical Society as he guides you through the wonders of the night sky and teaches you how to create…
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Dried Floral Wreaths
The FarmsteadAdd some warmth to your home this fall by creating an autumn wreath using the natural tones & textures of dried florals. Join flower preservation artist, Hannah Klein of Hannah…
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Fall Herbalism
The FarmsteadJoin resident farmer and herbalist, Liesel McCleary, for a discussion on herbs for wellness support as we move through the seasons. This class will highlight herbs for the autumnal season,…
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Sun Prints: Cyanotype
The FarmsteadStep into the world of the first photographic process with Ashleigh Hawkins of Roaming Hills Studio in this hands-on cyanotype printmaking class at Finley Farms. Rooted in one of the oldest photographic techniques, cyanotype uses sunlight and natural materials to create striking, indigo-blue prints. Ashleigh will guide you through the process—from mixing chemicals to laying…
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Herbs for Summer Wellness
The FarmsteadJoin resident farmer and herbalist Liesel McCleary for a discussion on herbs that support wellness as we move through the seasons. This class will highlight herbs for the summer months and include an introduction to herbal energetics, with a focus on cooling and hydrating herbs, summer exhaustion, and late-summer allergy support. Participants will learn about…
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Buzz & Bloom
The FarmsteadJoin Hanna’s Bees for a fun and educational journey into the world of bees and beekeeping. Take a stroll through the flower garden to learn about pollination and how bees make honey. Then, head back to the Workshop to sample delicious honey and create your own bee watering station to decorate and take home for…
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Beekeeping Basics
The FarmsteadJoin us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll dive into the inner workings of a beehive, learn how to handle frames, and gain a deeper understanding of the bee life cycle from egg to adult. During the session, you will: – Examine eggs and larvae up close – Spot the queen bee in action –…
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Beekeeping Basics
The FarmsteadJoin us for a hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the inner workings of a beehive, learn how to handle frames, and gain a deeper understanding of the bee life cycle from egg to adult. During the session, you will: - Examine eggs and larvae up close - Spot the queen bee in action -…
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Fall Herbs
The FarmsteadJoin us at Finley Farms for an enriching discussion on herbs for wellness support with our resident farmer and herbalist, Liesel McCleary. This class will focus on autumnal herbs, introducing you to herbal energetics and nourishing, immune-supportive herbs, roots, and mushrooms. You'll learn about herbal preparations, actions, and applications, and take home recipes and resources.…
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The Herbal First Aid Kit
The FarmsteadHerbalist and resident farmer Liesel McCleary will discuss and demonstrate how to use common herbs in a first aid setting. Participants will be introduced to an herbal approach to basic wound care, including herbal preparations, actions and applications. You will learn how to build an herbal first aid kit to suit your specific needs and…
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Craft Night at The Farmstead
The FarmsteadJoin us for an evening of indigo dyeing at The Farmstead for our third Craft Night of the year! Gather around the front porch as we dip in indigo. Bring your own fabric to dye in our indigo vat or purchase an organic cotton bandana, table runner, canvas tote, socks, and more to dip. Dip…
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Pressing Cut Flowers
The FarmsteadJoin us on The Farm to discover which cut flowers are best for pressing and using in various arts & crafts. Flower Preservation Artist Hannah Klein will share her knowledge and guide you through selecting blooms. Afterwards, return to The Farmstead to fill your own bespoke flower presses with beautiful blooms to take home. You'll…