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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike - Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”22215″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring! Join us at Greenacres Spooky Hollow Farm for a bird hike designed for beginner to intermediate birders. Beginners can learn to identify some common birds. More experienced birders will practice their skills in identifying by sight and sound. We’ll explore a variety of habitats to search for as many common birds as possible and maybe even see something you’ve never seen before. \nRecommended gear: Bring your own binoculars and field guide\, or borrow a pair from Greenacres. \nGeneral Information\n\nRegister in advance (space is limited)\nAdult tickets are available\, and tickets for children (ages 7-17) are only available for purchase with a participating adult\n$1 per person\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and prepare for uneven terrain\nPlease bring a personal water bottle (filled)\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get wet and/or dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets may be brought to Greenacres\nGreenacres Foundation is privately operating; all guests on the property must be accompanied by a Greenacres representative at all times\nGreenacres Farm Store is open to the public\n\nVisit our farm store web page for store hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/farm/farm-store\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Greenacres Education team at education@green-acres.org or 513-898-3262.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nTickets On Sale\nGet Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/spring-bird-hike/
LOCATION:Greenacres Spooky Hollow Farm\, 8500 Spooky Hollow Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
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SUMMARY:Plant & Flower Sale
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”22532″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] \nTreat mom (or yourself!) to vegetable plants\, flower plants and cut flower bouquets! All plants and flowers are grown organically\, from seed in our greenhouse. Plus\, our Garden Manager Ian Zeglin\, and the garden team will be around to answer your plant questions. \nOur Farm Store will be open for shopping as well – give Mom a gift of local food from our selection of organically grown vegetables\, 100% grassfed\, grass finished beef and lamb\, pastured eggs and chicken\, and woodland raised pork. Or buy her a CSA card\, so she can shop local all season! \nFlower bunches and arranged giftable bouquets\nPerennial Plants\n\nMountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)\nWild Bergamot/Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)\nBlue Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)\nButterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)\nSwamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)\n\nVegetable Plants\nCucumbers \n\nDiva\nLittle Leaf\nSupremo\nMarketmore\n\nTomatoes \nCherry \n\nCherry Bomb\nIndigo Kumkwat\nPink Bumblebee\nRosella\nSun Gold\nTidy Treats\nBlack Cherry\n\nSlicers \n\nMagic Bullet\nCherokee Purple\nTasmanian Chocolate\nStriped German\nCelebrity Plus\nEarly Girl\nPink Berkeley\nPrudens\nGreen Zebra\nJuliet\n\nPaste \n\nPaisano\nSan Marzano II\n\nPeppers \n\nRed Knight\nSweet Sunrise\nCupid\nEros\nJalafuego\nHelios\nSargento\n\nEggplant \n\nNigral\nPatio Baby\nAsian Delite\nTurkish Delight\n\nSquash \nSummer \n\nY-star\nGolden Glory\nDunja\n\nWinter \n\nNight Shift\nDelicata\nButterscotch PMR\nHoneynut\nSunshine\nCarnival\nBlue Hubbard\nCandy Roaster\n\n\n\nMelons \n\nSugar Baby\nSugar Cube\n\nHerbs \n\nThyme (Summer)\nOregano (Greek)\nCelery (Tango)\nChives (Dolores)\nParsley (Peione)\nGreen Onion (Feast)\nCommon Chamomile\nBasil (Lihi Prospera\, Sweet Thai)\nDill (Hera)\nCilantro (Santo)\n\nOther Vegetables \n\nSwiss Chard (Bright Lights)\nGourd (Luffa\, Birdhouse)\nLettuce (Nancy\, Rubygo\, Sauer)\nPole Beans (Cobra)\nBush Beans (Affirmed)\nGround Cherry (Goldie)\nTomatillo (Pancho)\n\nAnnual Flowers\n\nCelosia\nKatz Formula Mix\nNigella\nCosmos\nStrawflower\nSunflower\nZinnia\nNasturtium\nMarigold\nCalendula\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/plant-flower-sale-2024/
LOCATION:Greenacres Farm Store\, 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Store,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Lentz":MAILTO:farm@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature's Classroom: Ley Field Garden Picnic - Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_class=”event-content-column” el_id=”sat-event-column”][vc_single_image image=”22574″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]*Event has been postponed to the rain date of May 30th. \nExperience the enchantment of Nature’s Classroom! We welcome your family to join our garden team for an immersive evening picnic in the serene beauty of the Greenacres ley field. \nAs the sun begins to set\, our team will guide you through the wonders of pre-industrial ley farming. Learn how this sustainable agricultural practice combines diverse plant species and animals to nurture soil health and foster ecological balance. Guests of all ages will learn about the benefits of crop rotation and other techniques that promote generative farming and support a resilient food system. In addition\, the Greenacres research team will be on site discussing all things pollinators. \nPlease note that our Ley Field is a short hike up a small hill and some distance from the parking area. This is a working garden and farm so the terrain can be difficult for some.  \nWHAT TO BRING \nGreenacres will provide a picnic-style meal as part of this event. We ask that guest please bring their own picnic blankets and seating. No outside food or beverage is permitted. \nMEAL OPTIONS \nItalian- Smoked Mozzarella\, Salami\, Capicola\, Tomato\,\nSpinach\, Marinated Roasted Red Peppers\, Basil Aioli on a Baguette \nVegetarian- Fresh Mozzarella\, Thyme Roasted Tomatoes\,\nSpinach\, Balsamic Drizzle\, Pesto Mayo on Ciabatta \nBoth Sandwiches Served with a Greenacres Garden Side Salad and Cookie  \nKids Meal-Turkey and Cheese Sandwich\, Apple Sauce\, Chocolate Chip Cookie \nTICKETS \nTickets are $25 per adult and $10 per child. Meals are included. Children 5 and under are free without a meal. If you wish to have a kids meal for your child under 5\, please purchase a ticket that includes a meal. Tickets must be purchased online and no later than May 13. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges available. For questions about this event\, please call 513.898.3256. \nWEATHER \n\n\n\n\nIn the event of rain or extreme weather on the day of the event\, we will reschedule with advanced notice. Please make sure to agree to receive SMS updates about the event for any changes due to weather weather. The rain date for this event is scheduled for Thursday\, May 30\, 2024.\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n\nRSVP\nJoin Waitlist\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/natures-classroom-ley-field-garden-picnic/
LOCATION:Greenacres Ley Field Garden\, 8400 Blome Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Events Team":MAILTO:events@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T073000
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SUMMARY:Ecological Outcome Verification Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”22187″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://buytickets.at/greenacresfoundation/1157679″][vc_column_text]Join Michigan State University at Greenacres for an Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) training. EOV is a type of pasture monitoring that looks at land as an ecosystem\, not just a place for production. This training will provide livestock producers and landowners with practical\, hands-on experience so they can implement these monitoring methods on their land to improve their management. \nEOV training is an annual event organized by Michigan State University\, typically held in Lake City\, MI. This year Greenacres Foundation is hosting the training. \nPre-work will be assigned and is mandatory to complete before the field session. \nYour registration includes light breakfast\, coffee\, and lunch. \nTopics Covered: \n\nNutrient and Mineral Cycling\nPlant Community Structure and Health\nSoil Physical Properties\nMicrofauna\n\nSpeakers Include: \nMatt Raven – Matt R. Raven is a Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University. His research interests include diffusion and adoption of innovations in agriculture and community food systems; and the connection between healthy soils\, healthy food\, healthy people\, and healthy communities with an emphasis on the utilization of grazing livestock to improve our soils. Dr. Raven is a faculty coordinator of the Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (UPREC) located in Chatham\, Michigan with responsibilities in community food systems. He is a certified Master Field Professional as well as Ecological Outcomes Verification (EOV) Master Verifier by the Savory Institute. \nCrista Derry – Crista Derry is a research technician at Lake City Research Center in Dr. Jason Rowntree’s lab. She has been involved in EOV for 6 years and producer outreach. She grew up on a multispecies farm and is currently running a herd of 60 beef cows. \nMorgan MathisonSlee – Dr. Morgan MathisonSlee is a post-doctoral research associate with the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University. She is currently working on research projects related to using Ecological Outcomes Verification as a tool for monitoring the health of pasture-based ecosystems and the relationships between ecological and social well-being. \nDue to limited capacity\, walk-ins will not be accepted. Rain or shine event unless the weather is dangerous. Pre-work will be sent out roughly one month in advance of the event. Registration for this event will close on Tuesday\, May 7th. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nRSVP\nRSVP Here\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/ecological-outcome-verification-training/
LOCATION:Greenacres Spooky Hollow Farm\, 8500 Spooky Hollow Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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