In the Outdoors: Noting Nature
May offers so much color and life! Stop to smell the roses, or at least sketch them – be in the now and take in the details during a short Continue Reading

May offers so much color and life! Stop to smell the roses, or at least sketch them – be in the now and take in the details during a short Continue Reading

Farmers Rising camps grow kids that can change the world in a place that is changing the world. Camp on our campus includes organic gardens and a small-scale livestock operation. Continue Reading
Adults and kids ages 12 and up can explore, forage, and identify fungi. Register here.
Celebrate pollinators with crafts, activities, hikes, live butterflies, and more.
Head to Lockwood Park for opening day with a Kentucky Derby theme. Hats are encouraged! There will be free activities, baby chicks, calves, and more as well as paid events Continue Reading

It’s Spring and that means kidding season! New baby goats, pigs, and chicks are arriving at Farmers Rising, and we are so excited to share their adorable antics with you Continue Reading

Want to explore our natural land in Rock River Valley while also contributing to science and research? Join us for City Nature Challenge as we observe nature, take a photo, Continue Reading
Participate in the City Nature Challenge and log plants and animals. Register here.
Enjoy a staff-guided hike and learn how you can participate in the City Nature Challenge. Register here.
Adults and kids ages 8 and up can take a full moon hike. Register here.