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Our Farm

Housed on 93 acres and owned by Bloomfield Hills Schools since 1967.  Animals such as sheep, horses, cattle, and goats graze the pastures along with acres of vegetable production, community gardens, and curated horticultural gardens.

Our mission is to cultivate community through education and engagement with agriculture and the local food system. 

The authenticity of a small-scale working farm connects students and the community to where their food comes from. Learning comes alive with meaning and purpose as we welcome every learner to discover and wonder in the world around them. Bowers School Farm has something to explore each season!

Read More About Us
Read More About Us

Bloomfield Hills Schools News:

Bloomfield Hills Schools entered into an interlocal agreement with Oakland County Parks that will bring new investment, operational support and expanded programming to both Bowers School Farm and Johnson Nature Center.

Partnership Info Here
Partnership Info Here

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Upcoming Activities

View Full Calendar Here
View Full Calendar Here

  • This class will take place in the classroom and cover the basics of starting a home vegetable garden. We’ll cover: 

    • Crop selection and seeding 

    • Site selection and growing options

    • Soil basics

    • Moisture and irrigation

    Ages: 16 yrs - adult

    Register here.

  • Toddlers can explore the farm with a parent or caregiver and discover the ways agriculture enriches our lives. Children aged 2-3 immerse themselves in the natural world, using their senses to experience firsthand the joys of farm life and participate in educational activities tailored just for them based on monthly themes. Register here.

  • An immersive, hands-on, getting dirty, learning big, and exploring what it takes to help keep the farm buzzing along!  It takes many hands to make light work and YOU get to be part of the team! Activities are based on monthly themes.  This is a child/parent program where parents assist their child where needed. Register here.

  • Free presentation - limited space, must register in advance.

    Discover the craft of brewing your own Kombucha at home! This class will guide you through the basics of fermentation, the ingredients you need, and step-by-step instructions for creating this tangy, rich drink. Presented by MSU Ext. Food Safety Educators.

    Register here.

  • Join us for an evening of swing and rock music with the Dave Bennett Quartet. 

    Doors open and open seating starts at 6p.  No reserved seating.

    Tickets:   $35 per person.

    Register here.

  • Free presentation - limited space, must register in advance.

    Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare, ferment. and process sauerkraut and kimchi. Presented by MSU Ext. Food Safety Educators.

    Register here.

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Bowers Farm general:

Spring is Here! Get ready to dig in the dirt with our Intro to Gardening Class. This class takes place in the classroom and covers the basics of starting a home vegetable garden. We cover: Crop selection and seeding; Site selection and growing opt
Spring is Here! Get ready to dig in the dirt with our Intro to Gardening Class. This class takes place in the classroom and covers the basics of starting a home vegetable garden. We cover: Crop selection and seeding; Site selection and growing options; Soil basics; and Moisture and irrigation. We will also plant a small pot. Pre-registration is required.
Join Bowers School Farm and East Michigan Native Plants for our 2026 Michigan Native Plant Sale. We have a wide variety of grasses and wildflowers for purchase with some changes from last year. Order in advance for your personal selection. Pick up i
Join Bowers School Farm and East Michigan Native Plants for our 2026 Michigan Native Plant Sale. We have a wide variety of grasses and wildflowers for purchase with some changes from last year. Order in advance for your personal selection. Pick up is on June 6 (a limited selection will be available to purchase on pick the up date).
OPENING WEEKEND! Join us this weekend as our barns again open along with our Farm Kitchen and Store! Visit our animals, take a wagon ride, enjoy some fresh food, and more. Open Fridays 5-8pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm. Hope to see you soon!
OPENING WEEKEND! Join us this weekend as our barns again open along with our Farm Kitchen and Store! Visit our animals, take a wagon ride, enjoy some fresh food, and more. Open Fridays 5-8pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm. Hope to see you soon!
We have special open hours this week for our Farm Store! Special sale on eggs at 3 dozen for $20. There are many food and gift items available from Bowers honey to frozen meat and meals for your enjoyment. Stop in this weekend March 20-21 at 9am-1
We have special open hours this week for our Farm Store! Special sale on eggs at 3 dozen for $20. There are many food and gift items available from Bowers honey to frozen meat and meals for your enjoyment. Stop in this weekend March 20-21 at 9am-12pm to stock up. We will regularly open in April.
Spring is Here! Get ready to dig in the dirt with our Intro to Gardening Class. This class takes place in the classroom and covers the basics of starting a home vegetable garden. We cover: Crop selection and seeding; Site selection and growing opt Join Bowers School Farm and East Michigan Native Plants for our 2026 Michigan Native Plant Sale. We have a wide variety of grasses and wildflowers for purchase with some changes from last year. Order in advance for your personal selection. Pick up i OPENING WEEKEND! Join us this weekend as our barns again open along with our Farm Kitchen and Store! Visit our animals, take a wagon ride, enjoy some fresh food, and more. Open Fridays 5-8pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm. Hope to see you soon! We have special open hours this week for our Farm Store! Special sale on eggs at 3 dozen for $20. There are many food and gift items available from Bowers honey to frozen meat and meals for your enjoyment. Stop in this weekend March 20-21 at 9am-1

Everything Harvest:

Organic pest management can be a challenge. If you’d like to learn safe ways to take care of your garden, join us for the pest management workshop this Saturday. We’ll talk about how to avoid problems and what to do when you find a pest.
Organic pest management can be a challenge. If you’d like to learn safe ways to take care of your garden, join us for the pest management workshop this Saturday. We’ll talk about how to avoid problems and what to do when you find a pest. Follow the link in bio to register.
Mowing down the cover crop to get ready to plant more vegetables!
Mowing down the cover crop to get ready to plant more vegetables!
Tomatoes! They are one of my favorite things to grow. I think pruning and trellising is the most satisfying garden task. We’ll be talking all about technique and trellis building at this week’s gardening workshop. And we’ll touch on
Tomatoes! They are one of my favorite things to grow. I think pruning and trellising is the most satisfying garden task. We’ll be talking all about technique and trellis building at this week’s gardening workshop. And we’ll touch on options for peppers, eggplants, peas, and cucumbers as well. Follow the link in our bio to sign up.
Meet the head of our pest management department
Meet the head of our pest management department
We finished the big task of planting the hoophouse with summer crops. Scroll to see the process. It’s a lot of work to pull out the winter crops, reset the beds, set up irrigation, and replant. But it will be worth it when we taste those early
We finished the big task of planting the hoophouse with summer crops. Scroll to see the process. It’s a lot of work to pull out the winter crops, reset the beds, set up irrigation, and replant. But it will be worth it when we taste those early tomatoes 🍅
Organic pest management can be a challenge. If you’d like to learn safe ways to take care of your garden, join us for the pest management workshop this Saturday. We’ll talk about how to avoid problems and what to do when you find a pest. Mowing down the cover crop to get ready to plant more vegetables! Tomatoes! They are one of my favorite things to grow. I think pruning and trellising is the most satisfying garden task. We’ll be talking all about technique and trellis building at this week’s gardening workshop. And we’ll touch on Meet the head of our pest management department We finished the big task of planting the hoophouse with summer crops. Scroll to see the process. It’s a lot of work to pull out the winter crops, reset the beds, set up irrigation, and replant. But it will be worth it when we taste those early