Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center

Join us for a magical experience that blends storytelling and nature exploration! Begin with a captivating storytime reading of “Spring Forage!”, read by the author, Kypriana “Lala” Daniels in the big red barn. Then, step into the wild for an immersive food forage walk led by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Lala and Shivani.   About

Looking for a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make your own reusable beeswax wraps! These versatile, eco-friendly wraps are perfect for keeping your food fresh while reducing waste. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with your own set of custom-made wraps to take

*Canceled due to rain - we invite you to join our Open House on May 31st for a free birding lesson: https://foxhavenfarm.org/events/free-open-house-at-fox-haven-farm-in-frederick-md/ Come see what all the chirping’s about! Join us at Fox Haven Farm for a fun, hands-on birding class where we’ll explore the fields, woods, and skies to spot some of nature’s most

Join us for a hands-on workshop in Fox Haven's heritage apple and fruit tree orchard to learn the essentials of fruit tree care.Join us for a hands-on workshop in Fox Haven's heritage apple and fruit tree orchard to learn the essentials of fruit tree care. This practical session will focus on pruning, grafting, and tool

Learn practical ways to reduce waste by turning your food scraps into soil! Reduce waste and make a positive impact with simple, sustainable practices. This workshop covers the basics of composting and recycling, offering straightforward guidance to help you adopt environmentally friendly practices in your daily life. During the workshop, you’ll learn: How to set

Join us for a festive day of orchard care and community spirit as we come together to prepare our apple trees for the season ahead! We’ll practice the ancient tradition of wassailing while tending to the orchard—moving pruned branches, mulching the apple trees, and nourishing their roots with willow water to support a fruitful year.

Join us for a cozy evening filled with beautiful scents and soulful poetry!Immerse yourself in a sensory experience like no other as perfumer, facilitator, and published author Mary Adelle Walters guides you into the creative, sensual realms of perfumery and prose. Bring along your favorite herbal perfume or hand craft one onsite using essential oils.

Needle felting is a tension-reducing, simple, and gratifying fiber craft. Natalie will provide a pattern and hands-on instructions and tips on how to make these cute bluejays! This project is designed for a beginner and you don't need to be good at drawing or sculpting to make a lovely bluejay. We will provide everything you

Imagine a classroom as a vibrant ecosystem, with the teacher as the nourishing soil, faciliating the interconnected growth and flow of learning. In this dynamic workshop, educators of all backgrounds and experience levels will uncover how nature’s wisdom can inspire and enrich their unique teaching approach. Just as ecosystems adapt and flourish through diversity and

Explore the beauty of foraged materials as you learn to craft a unique wreath that reflects your personal style and connection to the natural world. Guided by our Farm Manager, Lacey Walker, you'll discover the art of selecting and arranging seasonal treasures like dried flowers, pinecones, and foliage into a stunning decorative piece. Whether you're

Join us for a book talk that delves into the culmination of a decade-long journey through the Frederick City Watershed woodlands. What began as simple walks with a camera transformed into an ongoing, nearly obsessive quest to explore and understand the rich tapestry of flora, fauna, and microflora inhabiting these woods. In this book, the

Explore the technical and creative processes of making artists’ inks from botanical materials. Together, we will delve into historical and contemporary methods of making inks with plants responsibly foraged from the local environment. Collaborate in this process of ink making to learn about different seasonal plants that provide good sources of color for ink making,

Do you find yourself feeling powerless, angry, sad, or desperately trying to hold on to small bits of hope when you hear the news about climate change? When you see the changes happening in your own backyard, local park, or favorite walking spot? Wondering what you can do with these feelings, if there are others

.Join us for a volunteer day building wooden benches for our new outdoor classroom! Led by wilderness guide, Jason Drevenak, this site will be developed utilizing primitive skills and building techniques. Chainsaws will be used to break down wood, however there will be jobs available for all skill sets. If you are comfortable using a