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Description: Gorman Heritage Farm (GHF) is a 122-acre non-profit educational working family farm. Our mission is to explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. "Planting seeds for the future while honoring the past"
Hours of Operation: GHF is open to the public 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday- Saturday, and Sundays 12 Noon – 5 p.m. in the summer months.
Facility Open to Public: Yes
Onsite Programs Available: Yes - include summer day camps for ages 5-11; standards based educational school programs, and a 4-H program. There are also adult programs on ecological, heritage and self-sufficiency related topics such as: voluntary simplicity, Healthy Children Healthy Planet, soap making, wool spinning, quilting, and many others. Please call for current offerings.
Offsite Programs Available: No
Entrance Fees: General admission is $4 adults, $2 for children, free to members.
Program Fees: Special events may have an additional charge.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Teacher Training Workshops/Programs: No
Audiences: Formal K-12, youth organizations, adults, 4H, and Summer Campers ages 5-11
Program Topics: Ecology, where food comes from, heritage crafts, etc.
Free Teacher Resources: No
Community Service Opportunities Available: Yes! for teens, groups, and individuals. Opportunities range from working with animals, children’s garden, crafts, front desk/administrative, teaching, special events, carpentry. Please call with your availability and interests.
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