Community Programs
Bring the whole family for an outdoor learning and experience hands-on education at the farm.
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long learners.
Upcoming Programs
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Discovery at the Nature Preschool Fall Sessions
Come discover the world of child-led, nature based learning while exploring our Nature Preschool outdoor classroom and Learning Tree Farm! This program is for preschoolers, ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old, and their adult caregivers.
Sessions are held on Friday mornings
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Nocturnal Night: Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 24th
5pm-7:30pm
Join us for an evening at the farm where your family will get to meet our staff dressed as Ohio nocturnal animals and collect fun treats and prizes along the way!
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Winter Wreath Making 2026
Saturday, December 5th
1pm - 3pm
Join us Saturday, December 5th from 1-3pm, as we gather together to create memories and winter decorations for your homes!
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Fall Club Chickadee Morning Session (SOLD OUT)
Morning Session
10am-11:30am
A Parent and Child program series on Mondays mornings led by a Learning Tree Educator geared towards pre-k aged children.
Fall sessions run from Monday, September 7th - Monday, November 9th with two options for sessions.
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Fall Club Chickadee Afternoon Session (Registration Closed)
Afternoon Session
12pm-1:30pm
A Parent and Child program series on Mondays mornings led by a Learning Tree Educator geared towards pre-k aged children.
Fall sessions run from Monday, September 7th - Monday, November 9th with two options for sessions.
Annual Events
Autumn Fest
Check in next year for 2027 date!
Vendors and Entertainment
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT.
MIAMI VALLEY PET THERAPY
DULEY’S APIARY
SWALLOWTAIL RIDGE FARM & BOTANICALS
GARLOUGH ROCKY ACRES
PONY RIDES WITH DREAM MAKER FARMS
NATURE TABLE AND WALKS WITH SARAH THE NATURALIST
COOL CRITTERS OUTREACH
LIVE MUSIC WITH TODD THE FOX
Food Trucks
KONA ICE OF NW DAYTON
BILLIE GOLD BOBA TEA
G’S WINGS & WIENERS
LIVE MUSIC WITH TODD THE FOX
WHAT THE TACO TRUCK
Volunteer at Autumn Fest!
Volunteer opportunities involve helping with crafts and games, taking tickets, interacting with families in our garden and with animals, and general assistance during the festival.
You will receive one free admission to the festival for your help!
2-hour to Full Day shifts available!
Register here!
Join us for Autumn Fest, our annual event featuring educational booths, hayrides, pony rides, live music, food trucks, pumpkin chucking, kids crafts, and more!
While the money raised at Autumn Fest is vital to the wellbeing of our farm, this celebration is more than raising needed funds, it brings our community together around a shared purpose.
Autumn Fest helps us sustain our nature-based programs, care for the land and animals, and ensure children continue to have access to meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Just as importantly, the farm creates space for families, educators, and supporters to connect, celebrate, and invest in a place that belongs to all of us.
Through this event, generosity turns into impact, and community turns into lasting stewardship.
We hope you join us for a day of fall fun!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor - Dayton Freight
Gold Sponsors - Morgan Stanley Plunkett Group, Milanos Restaurant and Rusty Taco, and Raymond James with Harry Williamson
Silver Sponsor - EHS Technology
Bronze Sponsor - Flagel Huber Flagel CPAs
Supporter - Matt Scarr, CPA