Events at Fern Homestead
Fern Homestead is a teaching farm dedicated to both educating and feeding the community. We practice regenerative agriculture and we’re passionate about helping other people learn the skills of sustainable food production. Whether you want to grow tomatoes on your balcony or start your own homestead, there’s something here for everyone.
Refreshments are always provided at our events. Lunch is provided at full day events. Ample street parking is available near the farm entrance. Please wear appropriate footwea.
March 15th, 2025 – Volunteer Day
10am – 12pm
Come help with the Spring planting!
April 12th, 2025 – Beekeeping 101
9am – 12pm
Learn the basics about beekeeping including how to install a queen!
Suit included.
April 27th, 2025 – Volunteer Day – Solanums
9am – 1pm
Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash & more sun-loving varieties are ready for transplant!
Take home extras!
May 3rd & 4th, 2025 – Wool Working 101
10am – 4pm
Learn the basics about shearing, cleaning, treating and creating with wool!
May 11th, 2025 – Mother’s Day Tours
10am & 11:30am
Make some amazing memories this Mother’s Day!
May 31st, 2025 – Volunteer Day – Poultry & Perennials
9am – 1pm
Help us DOUBLE our layer flock’s foraging space!
June 7th, 2025 – Woodworking 101
10am – 12pm
Learn how to build wooden soil trays and ditch the plastic!
Take home the tray you make.
June 14th, 2025 – Spring Poultry Slaughter
9am – 3pm
Come join us for a hands-on experience learning about safe and humane poultry slaughter techniques and practices at our event!