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A facility of the St. Charles Park District
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Featuring...
- Dairy Barn & Milk House
- Summer Kitchen
- Hog House & Sheep House
- Chicken Coop
- Machine Shed
- Historic Farm
- Demonstration Plots
- 100 Acres of
Agricultural Open Space
- Picnic Pavilion
- Interpretive Shelter
- Farm Discovery Trails
- Fruit Orchard
- Farm House
(not open to the public)
All buildings are open when staff is on site with the exception of the Farmhouse.
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Grounds Open
Dawn to Dusk
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M-Sa | 8am-3pm
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Community Garden Plots
219 Annual / 45 Perennial
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Annuals
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120 plots
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15'x30''
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$25
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Annuals
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99 plots
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30'x30'
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$45
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Perennials
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24 plots
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15'x30'
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$25
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Perennials
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21 plots
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30'x30'
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$45
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4 plot limit per gardener.
For more information,
call Cori at 630-513-4332 or
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Spring has Sprung
at Primrose Farm
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Spring is one of the loveliest times to visit Primrose Farm! The snow is melting, the flowers are blooming, and most importantly, our spring babies are arriving! This year we have already welcomed two lovely lambs to our family, and are expecting two calves and plenty of baby chicks.
Our lambs were born within two days of each other. We welcomed Simba to the world on January 21, 2017 and his best friend Seamus was born shortly after on January 23, 2017. Both lambs were born with black wool, but will grow into their white wool very soon! You may see them frolicking throughout the yard, following shortly behind their mothers. Like true best friends they are always seen side by side grazing the fields and getting into mischief. So make sure to stop by and say hello to our new furry friends!
Although we are patiently waiting the rest of our spring arrivals, we also become quite sentimental as the farm begins to warm up. This year, our calf Grace will no longer be a calf anymore! That's right, your favorite calf will be turning a year old in April and will be welcomed to the rest of our heard. To celebrate our Grace's next big step, we will be throwing her a birthday party! Join us on April 1 at our upcoming event Springtime on the Farm to not only partake in the many other springtime activities, but to also celebrate Grace's first year of life! Help Grace blow out the candles to her birthday cake and witness her open up her first ever birthday gifts! We would love to see you there.
As the spring season progresses, we will have plenty of other arrivals to the farm, so be sure to check in often to our Facebook page and website for animal updates. If you have any questions about our new babies or anything else regarding the farm, please feel free to ask any of our farm hands or supervisors. We look forward to seeing you at Primrose Farm!
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Need an excuse to get out of the house? Come sip coffee and socialize with other parents while your little farmer plays! Each playgroup will be hosted by a Primrose Farmer and will feature a barnyard tour and either a story, craft or activity in the Summer Kitchen. Snacks and beverages will be available for both little farmers and parents. After the playgroup, stick around to walk a nature trail, take pictures on a vintage tractor or help in the vegetable garden.
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Ages 8-15
Th Apr 6-May 11 / 4:30-5:30pm
Calling all junior craftsmen! Are you looking to do hands on labor to create works of woodworking art? In this program, students will learn through guided tutorials how to make an array of different woodworking projects using various hand tools, ranging from picture frames to bird houses. Students will be instructed by a trained Primrose farmer through each project, and given hands on guidance every step of the way.
NEW!
Farmyard DIY and Crafts
Ages 10-17
Tu Apr 11-May 16 / 4:30-5:30pm
If you are a creative spirit with a desire to hone in on your artistic ability, than the Farmyard DIY and Crafts workshop is the program for you! Toss your pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks away, because this six week course will be taking your crafting projects to the next level. Each week will focus on a DIY tutorial taught by our very own Primrose farmers in our Summer Kitchen. Projects will loosely follow the farmyard theme, with DIY crafts like wreath making, basket weaving, and goat milk soap bars.
Click on code #s to register.
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Enjoy Farm fun on select Wednesdays & Saturdays all year long!
On-site registrations accepted. All ages welcome.
Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 10 minutes early to register on site.
Chicken & Egg
Every Wednesday & Saturday
11am
RES $5/NR $8 per person
See, hear and touch the Columbian Wyandotte chickens that call Primrose home and help gather farm fresh eggs straight from the nest. All pickers take home a share of the eggs collected!
Every Wednesday & Saturday
10am
RES $5/NR $8 per person
Spend your morning cozying up to the Primrose cows! Meet these lovely ladies and discover what goes into dairying - the breeding, raising and milking of dairy animals. Then get up close and personal with one of the 'fresh' cows and try your hand at milking.
Hold Your Horses
First & Third Saturdays
2pm
RES $5/NR $8 per person
Crazy about horses? Here's your chance to mingle with some gentle giants - the Primrose Farm Belgian draft horses. Explore basic grooming techniques and learn about equine care practices of today and yesterday.
Feed the Animals
Second & Fourth Saturdays
2pm
RES $5/NR $8 per person
Please feed the animals! It's not often that you'll hear this being said on a farm. Get a unique - behind the scenes - opportunity to help feed the farm's animal residents. Learn about the care and feeding of livestock and how their specialized diets vary throughout the year.
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Down on the Farm Camp
Searching for a unique camp experience? This is it! Learn what it's like to live on a farm. Start your day with chores, crafts and old-fashioned games. Milk a cow, gather eggs from the chicken coop, and help feed the animals.
Farmers
Ages 5-7 | TuTh | 9am-12pm
RES $60/NR $90
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Jun 20 & 22
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Jun 27 & 29
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Jul 11 & 13
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Jul 18 & 20
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Jul 25 & 27
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Aug 1 & 3
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Aug 8 & 10
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Aug 15 & 17
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Ranchers
This camp will continue its afternoon adventure with a variety of on-site and off-site activities.
Ag
es 7-12 | M-F | 8:30am-3:30pm
RES $200/NR $250
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Jun 19-23
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Jun 26-30
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Jul 11-15
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Jul 17-21
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July 24-28
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Jul 31-Aug 4
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Aug 7-11
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Aug 14-18
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*Camp counselors have experience working with children and are trained in CPR and First Aid.
Camp Forms
Parents/guardians must complete additional Camp Forms in order for campers to participate in Farm Camp. Forms are available online at stcparks.org under Quick Clicks.
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Let the Primrose Farm staff tailor a one-of-a-kind scouting program to learn about agricultural farming, animal care and husbandry, environmentalism and hands-on history to meet your specific badge needs! All scout troops are invited to work alongside the farmers and educators for a unique learning experience.
Caring for farm animals, milking cows, tending to the vegetable gardens, beekeeping, hiking trails, wagon rides and exploring historical sites are just some of the activities available.
Boy Scouts: Custom Programs
Boy Scout Badges
Eagle Scout Projects
Girl Scouts: Custom Programs
Girl Scout Badges and Journeys
Gold Award Projects
These 1-hour programs are offered weekdays and Saturdays at your troops' convenience. Fee is $5 per scout. A tractor-drawn hayride can be added as an additional $2 per person.
To schedule a program or for more details,
call 630-513-4370.
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Celebrate your Birthday
with a Barnyard Bash
at Primrose Farm!
Dress up in your overalls,
bandannas and boots for some fabulous and festive farm fun.
Weather permitting,parties are held either in the Summer Kitchen, under a picnic pavilion or at a picnic table in the farmyard.
For ages Ages 3-12
Available April to October
To reserve a date, call 630-513-4370.
For more info, click here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Do you need community service hours for school, scouts or church? Are you looking for an opportunity to get your hands dirty and give back to the community?
Primrose Farm is always in search of volunteers to help with livestock chores, gardening and farm clean up. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
For more information click here, or call 630-513-4370.
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Primr
ose Palette Painting Parties
Amazing Animal Encounters
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All programs are held at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles (unless otherwise noted).
630-513-4370 | primrosefarmpark.com
RES=Resident / NR=Nonresident
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