Celebrating Farm Life: October 18 |
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October 13, 2015, Volume 62, No. 09 |
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Photo Credit: Carolyn Clement |
On Sunday, October 18 from noon-4 p.m., visitors are invited to celebrate farming life, past and present at Bloomfield Farm Day. This is a chance to learn about Bloomfield Farm’s rich agricultural history with a guided tour of the Arboretum’s historic creek-side flour mill, Springfield Mills. The one-ton millstones will grind corn kernels while the 160-year-old machinery transports and sifts the ground corn to produce meal. The new Trees on Trial tour led by Arboretum guides will be available, and visitors can discover current research projects conducted on the farm property. In addition to tours, there will be demonstrations, vendors, music and a few animals commemorating Bloomfield Farm’s agricultural history.
Time-honored farming professions, such as spinning and weaving, will be demonstrated by educational instructors, Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. Other craftsmen exhibits that are new this year include woodworker John Barrett and blacksmith Solomon Matisoff.
Guests may create a sweet-smelling apple pomander or try their hand, and all their arm muscles, at making butter the old fashioned way. Kids and adults will learn about farm animals by interacting with Saul High School’s 4H petting zoo.
Hot food and beverages from the Compton Café will be available, along with the sweet sounds of Valley Creek’s bluegrass music. Also on site from 1-3 p.m. will be Yards Brewing Company with a variety of flavorful beer samples and fun giveaways.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to glimpse a different time with a short trip to Bloomfield Farm, located across the street from the Arboretum’s main entrance on Northwestern Avenue. This event is free with regular garden admission.
For more information call (215) 247-5777 or visit www.morrisarboretum.org
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