About Bowers Farm
Welcome to your local farm! Since 1967, Bowers School Farm has brought students, families, and neighbors together to learn, explore, and celebrate agriculture. Established by Bloomfield Hills Schools, the farm has connected generations with animals, food, farming, and the natural world.
Today, that legacy continues as Bowers Farm at Discovery Oaks, part of Oakland County Parks. Through our partnership with Bloomfield Hills Schools, the farm remains a place for student learning while expanding opportunities for the whole community to enjoy this special setting.
Across more than 93 acres of forests, fields, gardens, and barns, there is always something new to discover. School programs, camps, hands-on agricultural experiences, and seasonal favorites like Fall Festival and Winter Park bring learning and recreation to life throughout the year.
Oakland County Parks is committed to creating accessible, welcoming, and sustainable places that support healthier, more connected communities. At the farm, that means inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the land, learn where their food comes from, and spend meaningful time together outdoors.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or continuing a family tradition, you belong here.
If you’d like to find out some of the History of Bowers Farm, look here.
Michigan State University Extension operates the farming operation at Bowers Farm at Discovery Oaks in partnership with Oakland County Parks. This partnership brings agricultural expertise to daily farm management, animal care, and hands-on learning.
Our standard operating procedures guide consistent, responsible care of the animals and land. Procedures are reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect current science, veterinary guidance, and agricultural best management practices. Animal welfare is central to both our daily work and the experiences we provide.
Through school programs and public experiences, learners can observe farming practices, ask questions, and engage with agricultural practitioners and educators. We encourage curiosity and thoughtful conversations about animal welfare, modern food production, and stewardship of the land.
Globally, 54% of people live in a city, a number that continues to rise. For many students, a field trip to Bowers School Farm is the only exposure to agriculture they may experience. The Farm provides a unique and safe environment where learners can ask questions and engage in dialogue surrounding modern food production with practitioners, experts and educators.
Animal Welfare & Care
This article from Michigan Department of Natural Resources is a great resource of what to do (or NOT DO) if you come across a wild baby animal.
Details are also presented in our article “How can you help baby wildlife? Leave them alone”.