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SUMMARY:Multi Species Grazing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”blog-hero-img-container”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”28872″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”” el_class=”blog-hero-img”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-title-row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733705176039{padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”custom-blog-title”][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nEvent Date: \nTime:  – \nPrice: \n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout the Event\nJoin Greenacres Foundation at Michaela Farm for a beginner-level workshop on multi species rotational grazing. This program is designed for farmers\, landowners\, and producers interested in integrating cattle\, sheep\, and poultry into a multi species grazing system. \nLearn from experienced practitioners through a combination of classroom instruction and an interactive pasture walk. Topics will include grazing management\, fencing\, watering systems\, and infrastructure considerations\, led by Greenacres Livestock staff with support from the Indiana Conservation Partnership. \nDuring the pasture walk\, attendees will observe cattle\, sheep\, and laying hens rotationally grazed together and discuss practical strategies for implementation on working farms. \nThis workshop is geared toward adults\, though young adults and older teens may attend.\nLunch is included with registration. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Zupancic\, NRCS Indiana Southeast Area Grazing Specialist\nPaul Helmers\, Livestock Site Supervisor\, Greenacres Michaela Farm\nAdditional speakers will be announced soon\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nPlease be prepared for uneven terrain\, short walks\, and periods of standing. The program will take place rain or shine\, except in the case of dangerous weather. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are required. \nTimeline\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – Program begins with indoor classroom session\n11:00 AM – Lunch\n12:00 PM – Pasture Walk\n2:00 PM – Program Concludes\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\nAll tickets include lunch.\nGeneral Admission tickets are $25\, and Student tickets are $15. \nDue to limited capacity\, walk-ins will not be accepted. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. \nThank you to our partners\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”28877″ img_size=”large” onclick=”link_image” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nGeneral Information\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required; space is limited\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets allowed (ADA-certified service animals only)\nGuests must remain with a Greenacres representative at all times\, as Greenacres is a privately operating property\nGreenacres Michaela Farm Market is open to the public\, located at 3127 IN-229\, Batesville\, IN 47006\n\nVisit our Farm Market web page for market hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/michaela-farm-store-product-availability/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about this event\, please call (513) 891-4227 ext.3 or email events@green-acres.org. \nNo pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/multi-species-grazing-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenacres Michaela Farm Education Building\, 21171 St Marys Rd\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michaela Farm Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Events Team":MAILTO:events@green-acres.org
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SUMMARY:Community Maple Day: Michaela Farm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”blog-hero-img-container”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”28526″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”” el_class=”blog-hero-img”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-title-row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733705176039{padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”custom-blog-title”][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nEvent Date: \nTime:  – \nPrice: \n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Celebrate maple season at Greenacres with a hands-on\, family-friendly day in the sugar bush. Participants will explore how maple syrup has been made—past and present—through guided experiences that bring this seasonal tradition to life. Enjoy a short hike through the woods\, try drilling a tap hole\, and visit the evaporator to see how sap is transformed into maple syrup. \nThis outdoor program is designed for school-aged children (ages 5 and up) and their caregivers. Activities take place primarily outdoors and on natural terrain\, offering an immersive learning experience rooted in the landscape. Please dress for the weather and plan for muddy trails and uneven ground. \nProgram Time Slots\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM–12:00 PM\n1:00 PM–3:00 PM (Afternoon session will open once the morning session sells out)\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required; space is limited\nChildren (ages 5–17) must be registered with a participating adult\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets allowed (ADA-certified service animals only)\nGuests must remain with a Greenacres representative at all times\, as Greenacres is a privately operating property\nGreenacres Michaela Farm Market is open to the public\, located at 3127 IN-229\, Batesville\, IN 47006\n\nVisit our Farm Market web page for market hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/michaela-farm-store-product-availability/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact Greenacres Education Team\, at education@green-acres.org or 513-715-0482. \nNo pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/community-maple-day-michaela-farm/
LOCATION:Greenacres Michaela Farm Education Building\, 21171 St Marys Rd\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michaela Farm Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@green-acres.org
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SUMMARY:Fall Farm Hike
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”blog-hero-img-container”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27169″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”” el_class=”blog-hero-img”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-title-row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733705176039{padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”custom-blog-title”][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nEvent Date: \nTime:  – \nPrice: \n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Fall Farm Hike at Greenacres Michaela Farm \nEnjoy the colors of fall on a guided hike designed for all ages. The experience begins with a short tour of the Education Center before heading outdoors to explore wetlands\, a pond\, prairie\, and forest. Along the way\, kids and adults alike will learn about decomposition\, habitats\, and native species through engaging\, hands-on experiences. \nThe hike continues into the pasture\, where you’ll discover more about rotational grazing and see livestock up close—a favorite for families and an insightful look at sustainable farming for adults. The journey wraps up in the gardens\, where Educators will share how food production continues well into autumn and highlight Greenacres’ commitment to sustainable agriculture. \nWhether you’re bringing the whole family or coming on your own\, this hike offers a fun and educational way to enjoy the season and connect with nature. \nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE!\nAll participants must be registered in advance—space is limited!\nAdult tickets are available and tickets for children are only available for purchase with a participating adult\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n\n\n\nNo strollers or pets permitted.\nFilled water bottles are permitted.\nAll food must remain in your vehicle.\nWear clothing suitable for outdoor exploration (rain or shine).\nClosed-toed shoes are required; expect them to get wet and muddy.\nGreenacres Foundation is privately operated; all guests on the property must be accompanied by a Greenacres representative at all times.\nGreenacres Farm Market is open to the public\, located at 8300 Spooky Hollow Road 45242.\n\nVisit our Farm Market web page for market hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/farm-market-product-availability/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Greenacres Education Team\, at education@green-acres.org or 513-715-0482. \nNippert Barn is a smoke free facility. Smoking of any kind is not allowed indoors or outdoors\, near the venue. \nNo pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/fall-farm-hike/
LOCATION:Greenacres Michaela Farm Education Building\, 21171 St Marys Rd\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, 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:20250222T100000
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SUMMARY:Michaela Farm Open House & Maple Day - WAITLIST ONLY
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”23927″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Come see all that Greenacres Michaela Farm has to offer! \nJoin us at Michaela Farm to learn about the process of making maple syrup in our sugar shack\, explore the brand new Education Center\, enjoy a guided hike around the property and learn about field trip and summer camp opportunities. \nOur Education Center is located at 21171 St Marys Rd\, Batesville IN 47006. Signage will be placed at the entrance to help guide you! \nThere will be fun activities to keep you and your children entertained. Guests are asked to RSVP for a time slot.  Guests should come dressed for the weather\, as a portion of this event will take place outside. \nGreenacres is excited to partner with Pearl Street Catering to provide Hot Dogs and Chili made with Greenacres products!  \nPlease note that event activities are subject to change due to weather. \nDue to limited capacity\, walk-ins may not be accepted.\n \nFor questions about this event\, please call (513) 891-4227 ext.3 or email events@green-acres.org.  \nTICKETS \nTickets are free.  Tickets must be purchased online. For questions about this event\, please call 513.898.3256. \nWEATHER \nThis is a rain-or-shine event. If there is extreme weather on the event day\, we will reschedule with advanced notice. When purchasing your ticket(s)\, please make sure to agree to receive SMS updates about the event for any changes due to weather. \nNo pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).[/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\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/michaela-farm-open-house-maple-day/
LOCATION:Greenacres Michaela Farm Education Building\, 21171 St Marys Rd\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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