Welcome to Zenger Farm

We are a working urban farm that models, promotes and educates about sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, community development and access to good food for all.

Upcoming Events

 

Join us!

We hope to see you at a workshop, work party or other farm event sometime soon. Please note that are we open to drop in visits at specific times. Check our events below, or view our weekly schedule. See you at the farm!

 

Ongoing

 

Farm Fridays (Coming again in March 2012!)

Every Friday from March through November, 2pm-5pm

Guided Tour offered at 4pm

Come visit the farm on Fridays! Take a self guided tour or lend a hand in the fields. Bring a friend or make new ones here. Please let us know if you are bringing more than 5 people by contacting Prairie Hale at prairie@zengerfarm.org or 503-282-4245.

 

January

 

Bee Group Meeting

Tuesday, January 31st, 6:30pm 

The volunteer group managing the honey bee hives at Zenger Farm meets once a month at the farm. Newcomers are welcome. Learn more. 

 

February

 

Cooking with Kids: Pasta

Saturday, February 4th, 10am-12:30pm

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Backyard Beekeeping Basics

Saturday, February 11th, 10am-12:30pm

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Volunteer Training for Spring Field Trip Leaders

Wednesday, February 22nd (register for the time)

We will host about 3,000 youth on the farm this spring, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in leading groups of youth at our educational farm. Volunteers must be able to commit to volunteering one day a week March through early June, during school hours on a Tuesday through Friday. To register for the training contact alice@zengerfarm.org.

 

Bee Group Meeting

Tuesday, February 28th, 6:30pm 

The volunteer group managing the honey bee hives at Zenger Farm meets once a month at the farm. Newcomers are welcome. Learn more. 

 

March

 

Food Educator Volunteer Training

Thursday, March 1st, evening (exact time provided upon registering)

Learn more about becoming a Food Educator with our Healthy Eating on a Budget Program. To register for the training email prairie@zengerfarm.org.

 

Cooking with Kids: The Science of Taste

Saturday, March 3rd, 10am-12:30pm

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Fruit Tree Pest & Disease Management

Saturday, March 10th, 10am-12pm

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March Farm Day

Saturday, March 10th, Drop-In Visiting 10am-4pm, Work Party 1pm-3:30pm

Join us for our first Farm Day of 2012! Stop by and take a self-guided tour anytime between 10am and 4pm. Eager to get your hands in the dirt? Join the work party at 1pm and help us get a start in the fields. RSVP for the work party to Prairie Hale at prairie@zengerfarm.org

 

Honeybee Swarm Catching

Saturday, March 10th, 1:30pm-4pm

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Bee Group Meeting

Saturday, March 31st, 1:00pm 

The volunteer group managing the honey bee hives at Zenger Farm meets once a month at the farm. Newcomers are welcome. Learn more.  

 

April

 

Cooking with Kids: Introduction to Spices

Sunday, April 1st, 10am-12:30pm

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Worm Composting (Family Friendly)

Saturday, April 7th, 10am-12pm

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April Farm Day

Saturday, April 14th, Drop-In Visiting 10am-4pm, Work Party 10am-12:30pm

Enjoy a spring day at Zenger Farm. Stop by and take a self-guided tour anytime between 10am and 4pm. Join the work party at 10am and get dirty with farm projects. RSVP for the work party to Prairie Hale at prairie@zengerfarm.org

 

Sausage Making

Tuesday, April 17th, 6pm-8pm

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Bee Group Meeting

Saturday, April 28th, 1:00pm 

The volunteer group managing the honey bee hives at Zenger Farm meets once a month at the farm. Newcomers are welcome. Learn more.   

 

May

 

May Farm Day

Saturday, May 12th, Drop-In Visiting 10am-4pm, Work Party 10am-12:30pm

Enjoy a May day at Zenger Farm. Stop by and take a self-guided tour anytime between 10am and 4pm. Join the work party at 10am and get dirty with farm projects. RSVP for the work party to Prairie Hale at prairie@zengerfarm.org

 

Worm Composting (Family Friendly)

Saturday, May 19th, 10am-12pm

Learn more

 

Bee Group Meeting

Saturday, May 26th, 1:00pm 

The volunteer group managing the honey bee hives at Zenger Farm meets once a month at the farm. Newcomers are welcome. Learn more.