Many people are afraid of roosters and have had negative experiences dealing with them. Not all roosters are aggressive or angry. Meet our roosters and learn about why they are important members of the flock. FREE with park admission. 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Some of the most attractive and useful garden plants are also easiest to grow. At this event, you will be planting your very own herb garden seedlings. Learn how to start your garden using things you have lying around the house and where to plant outdoors to maximize your edible landscaping potential. $5 per person or garden, plus park admission. 2:00-3:00pm.

Ben Cohen of Small House Farm will give an engaging and informative presentation highlighting the importance of community seed sharing programs and why planting, saving, and sharing seeds is essential to the cultivation of sustainable neighborhoods and healthy communities. He will also share practical tips and advice on incorporating the traditional art of seed saving into your gardens. Ben will have copies of his latest book, Saving Our Seeds, available for purchase after the program. Learn more about Ben's work at www.smallhousefarm.com FREE with park admission. 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Come watch as our sheep get hand sheared for summer. Pat and Harold Dorrell will be on hand to demonstrate shearing, spinning wool and to offer information about raising sheep. Pat and Harold are both retired educators who own Simple Soapworks and Farm Yarns. They travel the Midwest selling their homemade products! Stop in to see this special demonstration. FREE with park admission. 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Are you looking to eat healthier, have a garden to feed your family, or patronize the local farm markets? Then learning home food preservation is a must! Leslie Martin Conwell will discuss various food preservation methods, including water bath and pressure canning, freezing, and drying. Meats, vegetables, fruits and herbs will be covered. Home preservation equipment from both modern times and the 1920s will be on display. $10 per person, includes park admission. Call 765-567-4700 to book your spot. 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Cross-stitch is the oldest form of embroidery and can be found all over the world since the middle ages. Come learn the traditional craft of cross-stitching that was originally used to embellish household items. In this kid-friendly event, participants will learn how to cross-stitch and be able to take home their own farm-inspired needle craft. All supplies will be provided. FREE with park admission. 11:00pm-1:00pm.

Cast iron requires a little extra care to keep it in service, but it is surprisingly resilient. We will address some of the common problems people have with cast iron and what can be done to fix it, while also addressing what is not salvageable. Get your old, grody cast iron back into shape! FREE with park admission. 11:00am-12:00pm.

Interested in raising poultry? Learn the basics of raising your own flock. Chickens, ducks, and turkeys will be covered in this intro session. Meet our flock and ask questions about caring for poultry. FREE with park admission. 12:00pm-1:30pm.