Join us at Fall Fest, a free annual event celebrating the beautiful nature in Minnesota while highlighting some of Gale Woods Farm's unique offerings. Find things to do all day long, all around the farm. Make sure to stop by the sheepdog herding demonstrations to watch border collies herd sheep using only cues from their handlers! Explore the journey your food takes from the farm to your table by visiting the gardens, buying produce and watching a cooking demonstration with farm-fresh foods. All ages welcome. Free.

Top your own pizza with farm-fresh ingredients and watch it get cooked in our outdoor pizza oven. Enjoy pizza, a Gale Woods grown salad and s’mores for dessert. Visit the animals in the barn and on the pasture and explore the garden. Start times are for cooking activities; all other activities are ongoing 4:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Please be on time for your start-time to ensure everyone is able to participate in all activities. $16 for ages 12+; $12 for ages 2-11; under 2 free.

Learn about the flowers grown in Silverwood's Dyers Garden and the unique natural dye properties they possess. During this series, we will explore methods of natural dyeing with fresh flowers and plants, how to prepare fabric and the science behind these processes. Fabric will be provided for the eco-printing dates; please bring your own cotton/linen/wool (natural fiber) garment for fresh indigo and marigold printing classes. $35/person.

Join us for a relaxing summer evening in the garden and learn how to mix refreshing mocktails featuring seasonal ingredients grown right here in our gardens. Sip your creations as you stroll through the garden to enjoy the flowers and pick a small bouquet to take home. Visit nearby farm animals on the pasture and hop on a short wagon ride to take in the beauty around the farm. Start times are for mocktail mixing activities; all other activities are ongoing 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Please be on time for your start-time to ensure everyone is able to participate in all activities. $12/person.

Nestled on the Minnesota River, The Landing is a park rich with history. Together with other adults, explore the grounds on a guided tour with a historical interpreter to discover how 19th-century new Minnesotans established their homes and villages on this new frontier. Gain access to a few of the interiors of restored 1800s buildings to learn more about lifestyles and technology of the time. Enjoy a stroll along dirt paths that wind past gardens and pastures with cattle, sheep and poultry. This program is a collaboration between Three Rivers Park District, Scott County Parks and Club Prior. $30/person.

Experience the changing seasons on the farm through hands-on exploration and outdoor discovery. Investigate the connections between farming and nature as we explore forests, pastures, gardens and the barn, and learn how the farm and nature are preparing for winter. $110/student.

Dig into spring and explore how healthy soil helps plants and animals grow! Discover the basics of animal and garden care, and learn how farms provide food for both people and animals. Spend time tending to the gardens, caring for the animals and exploring the connections between healthy soil and life on the farm. $110/student/5 sessions.

Discover the systems that bring the farm to life each spring! From plant and animal life cycles to seeds, soil and weather patterns, explore how everything on the farm is connected to the world around us. Through hands-on animal care, garden activities and guided observation, students will build critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of how farms function as living, interconnected systems. $110/student.

Discover the exciting world of pollinators at Gale Woods Farm! Investigate flower anatomy and the science of pollination. Embark on a pollinator scavenger hunt in our teaching garden to learn about the importance of pollinators to our food system, and enjoy a sampling of foods they help bring to our tables. $21/student.

Let’s get out our seed catalogs, it’s planning time! Dream up ways to enhance your garden by creating a vision board. Choose varieties based on your space and food preferences while also providing habitat for our pollinator friends. $12/person.

Spend a relaxing summer evening on the farm with your favorite person! This 21+ date night invites couples and friends alike to enjoy great food, fresh air and a taste of farm life. Create your own wood-fired pizza topped with farm-fresh ingredients and enjoy it with a Gale Woods–grown salad. Bring your favorite canned or bottled beverage to sip while sampling beer and wine crafted on-site with special ingredients from the farm. Stroll through the gardens, visit the animals in the barn and on pasture, and soak in the peaceful evening on the farm. Start times are for cooking activities; all other activities are ongoing 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Please be on time for your start-time to ensure everyone is able to participate in all activities.$18/person.

Drop off your preschooler to discover farming and the natural world through animal interactions, gardening, cooking, farm chores, art activities and more! $149/7 sessions.

Join in seasonal farm activities to explore the barn, meet animals, discover what's growing in the garden and more! Wear farm clothes and get ready to dig in and be active. Program runs rain or shine! Avoid the line by purchasing your tickets in advance or simply buy them at the door when you arrive. $6/person. Under 2 is free. The first Saturday of the month will include make & take fiber craft activities available for purchase on the day of the program for an additional $3-6 per craft.