WINTER 2018
A facility of the St. Charles Park District

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.
Grounds Open
Dawn to Dusk
Office Hours
M-Sa | 8am-3pm
Norman our Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Simba (left) our new lamb
Another great year
at Primrose Farm!

As the year comes to a close at the farm, we are becoming quite sentimental over what a wonderful year we have experienced. There have been so many new and exciting events, programs and animals that we have welcomed to Primrose this year. We have also had the privilege of meeting so many friendly visitors, old and new, who have made this year even more memorable than we could have ever imagined. I figured with the holidays nearing and thanksgiving peeking right around the corner, what better way to end the year than to reminisce and remind ourselves of how thankful we are to take part in such a lovely and welcoming community.

The farm is always such a vibrant place during special events, and this year was no exception. We kicked off our special events this year with our annual Springtime on the Farm event, where visitors from around the area came to celebrate the passing of winter, the welcoming of our spring arrivals! This year, we welcomed our calf Peach, our two lambs (Simba and Seamus) and our Nigerian Dwarf Goats (Merle and Norman) to the farm family. Visitors were also eager to celebrate Grace's first birthday, our newest Heifer. We made sure to end the season with a bang, hosting our annual Farm Frolic as fall was fast approaching. The heat was in full force that day, but it didn't stop our wonderful visitors for coming out and enjoying an afternoon of corn cannons, animal visits, and delicious food!

This year we had the pleasure of experiencing some new programs,while also enjoying some of our annual programs thatwe love. This summer we kicked off our new adultprogram Primrose Palette, where farm visitors and art
Primrose Palette
enthusiasts alike came together for a relaxing night of painting and beverages. The Primrose barn gave a lovely ambiance to the event and brought people from all walks of life under one roof. While our new programs saw some new and eclectic visitors, our annual programs can be a time for us to visit with the people and families who have called Primrose Farm home for years. Our Moonlight Hayrides were a perfect opportunity to experience just that! Watching the sunset over the beautiful landscape, while families huddled close and roasted marshmallows over the bonfire was an absolute perfect way to finish out the season.

We are extremely grateful for the wonderful year we have shared with you all. Whether you came here for the programs, the special events, or just to visit with the animals, we enjoyed every minute of your time. Although the farm slows down as the temperature drops, make sure to check in to the farm Facebook page every so often for some lovely pictures and updates of your favorite animals. If you are especially missing the farm, don't be afraid to stop by in the winter to visit with the animals. The farm is open year round to the public! Thanks so much again for a lovely year, and we can't wait to see you at Primrose soon.

Searching for a unique no school day activity?
Come experience winter on the farm! Learn about how animal care and farm chores change during the cold and dark of December. Snowshoe on the farm trails, play old fashioned games and make biscuits on the woodstove. Help with important winter activities such as sewing, gathering firewood and maintaining farm equipment.

Ages 7-12 
RES $30/NR $45

Wednesday, December  27  |  8am-3pm  (#15109)
Thursday, December  28  |  8am-3pm  (#15110)

Click code #s to register.


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.


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.
 
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. 
  Saturday, April 7  |  12-4pm
FREE but please register  (#15240)


Swing into Summer Barn Dance
Saturday, May 19
Look for details in the Spring Activity Guide!
All programs are held at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles (unless otherwise noted).
630-513-4370  |  primrosefarmpark.com
RES=Resident / NR=Nonresident