Upcoming Events
You, Me and the Barns (ages 2-3)
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $25 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Cost: $25
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
You, Me and the Barns (ages 2-3)
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $25 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
You, Me and the Barns (ages 2-3)
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $25 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Cost: $25
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
You, Me and the Barns (ages 2-3)
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $25 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Music Concert: Dave Bennett
Swing & Rock at the Farm with the Dave Bennett Quartet
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.
Concert will take place rain or shine. We recommend dressing appropriately for the weather.
Note: there is a walk from the parking lot to the concert along with a short hill to navigate. Some pavement and gravel, and uneven surfaces.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Native Plant Sale LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER
Pre-Order your Native Plants for pickup in June.
Help us support our local ecosystems with native plants in your garden this year! 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.
We are selling 3" junior sizes at $6 each. The kits are a tray of 3" pot size with 32 plants and come with a design plan for $120.
Pre-Order today for the best selections. Quantities are limited.
Pick-up is on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at time TBD (around 11am - 2pm) during Open Barn. There will be a limited selection of Native Plants available for purchase on June 6 also.
Pre-order HERE.
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Cost: $25
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
You, Me and the Barns (ages 2-3)
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $25 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Cost: $25
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Gardening Workshop: Intro to Gardening
Gardening Workshops: Intro to Gardening with Patty
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
Cost: $25 pp
Ages: 16 yrs - adult
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Cost: $25
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Open Barn and Farm Kitchen/Store Re-Opens
Bowers School Farm is a learning environment offering authentic experiences throughout one's time on the property. Each visit will be different from the previous, though the constant will always be a wagon ride, a fan favorite! Come back weekly to see animal and plant growth, get to know our farmers, and find a place that helps you understand the land we live on a little bit more.
Open Barn AND Farm Kitchen & Store Hours:
5 - 8pm on Fridays
9am - 4pm on Saturdays
Open Barn Fees:
$10 per person (1 yr. and under - free)
$9 per person for seniors (65+), active military (ID required)
Farm Members - Free
*Daily tickets may be purchased when you arrive.
Open Barn and Farm Kitchen/Store Re-Opens
Bowers School Farm is a learning environment offering authentic experiences throughout one's time on the property. Each visit will be different from the previous, though the constant will always be a wagon ride, a fan favorite! Come back weekly to see animal and plant growth, get to know our farmers, and find a place that helps you understand the land we live on a little bit more.
Open Barn AND Farm Kitchen & Store Hours:
5 - 8pm on Fridays
9am - 4pm on Saturdays
Open Barn Fees:
$10 per person (1 yr. and under - free)
$9 per person for seniors (65+), active military (ID required)
Farm Members - Free
*Daily tickets may be purchased when you arrive.
Native Plant Sale Pre-Sales
Pre-Order your Native Plants for pickup in June.
Help us support our local ecosystems with native plants in your garden this year! 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.
We are selling 3" junior sizes at $6 each. The kits are a tray of 3" pot size with 32 plants and come with a design plan for $120.
Pre-Order today for the best selections. Quantities are limited.
Pick-up is on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at time TBD (around 11am - 2pm)during Open Barn. There will be a limited selection of Native Plants available for purchase on June 6 also.
Pre-order HERE.
You, Me and the Barns (ages 2-3)
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
April: Springtime on the Farm
May: Chicks + Gardens
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $25 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Pony School (ages 3-5) - Session 1
Pony School for Spring (ages 3-5 yrs old)
A three-week pony adventure where little riders care for ponies, explore horse equipment, build riding confidence, and discover early math and literacy skills along the way! This program is not a drop-off program; a caregiver must remain with and accompany the child throughout the session. Upon completion of the session Riders will receive a certificate showing all their hard work.
Each class includes:
Pony meet & greet
Hands-on pony care activity
A math or literacy skill introduction.
Simple themed craft
Pony photo opportunity
Class is on Mondays
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $175 per 3 week session (3 classes)
Small group size
Native Plant Sale PRE-ORDER
Pre-Order your Native Plants for pickup in June.
Help us support our local ecosystems with native plants in your garden this year! 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.
We are selling 3" junior sizes at $6 each. The kits are a tray of 3" pot size with 32 plants and come with a design plan for $120.
Pre-Order today for the best selections. Quantities are limited.
Pick-up is on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at time TBD (around 11am - 2pm) during Open Barn. There will be a limited selection of Native Plants available for purchase on June 6 also.
Pre-order HERE.
Farm Store OPEN 9a-12p
Pop Up Store Today
We have eggs, frozen meats and prepared food. Stop in for some farm gifts too.
Egg special: 3 dozen eggs for $20!
Farm Store OPEN 9a-12p
Pop Up Store Today
We have eggs, frozen meats and prepared food. Stop in for some farm gifts too.
Egg special: 3 dozen eggs for $20!
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
Baby Farm Animals. We will learn baby animal names and visit babies in the barn!
Cost: $20
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Winter Barn Babies Visits
We have several new farm animals born this winter to visit. From lambs, to a calf, to chicks. Get your farm fill by visiting the barns this winter. An animal interaction may be available.
$5 per person (1 yr and under free). Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center onsite.
Farm members enter for free.
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
Baby Farm Animals. We will learn baby animal names and visit babies in the barn!
Cost: $20
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
You, Me and the Barns
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
Theme: Baby Farm Animals. We will learn baby animal names and visit
babies in the barn!
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $20 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Farm Investigations: Love Your Local Farm (ages 5-7)
Farm Investigations Series: Love Your Local Farm (Ages 5-7)
Come and share the love on the farm! See our new babies and investigate the barns. Create valentines for yourself and some to spread the joy to a local senior center. While you're creating, enjoy a warm cup of cocoa.
Ages: 5-7 (drop off program)
Cost: $30
This is a child drop-off program. Parents are not able to attend with their child.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Summer Camp Registration begins for Farm Members
Farm Members have early access to Summer Camp Registration. Details Here.
Barn Visit & Tours
Barn Visits & Tours
Get your farm fix by visiting the main barn to see our animals. Purchase tickets onsite at the Bowers Farm Visitor Center at the west side of the main visitor entrance and parking lot.
Weather dependent so check the day of to ensure it will be open.
Barn Visit & Tours
Barn Visits & Tours
Get your farm fix by visiting the main barn to see our animals. Purchase tickets onsite at the Bowers Farm Visitor Center at the west side of the main visitor entrance and parking lot.
Weather dependent so check the day of to ensure it will be open.
Barn Visit & Tours
Barn Visits & Tours
Get your farm fix by visiting the main barn to see our animals. Purchase tickets onsite at the Bowers Farm Visitor Center at the west side of the main visitor entrance and parking lot.
Weather dependent so check the day of to ensure it will be open.
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)
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.
Monthly Themes:
January: What Do Farm Animals Eat? We will learn about the foods farm animals eat and feed the chickens!
Cost: $20
Ages: 3-5 yr old
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
You, Me and the Barns
You, Me, and the Barns (ages 2-3 yr)
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
Themes:
January: What Do Farm Animals Eat? We will learn about the foods farm animals eat and feed the chickens!
Details:
Child participant age: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: $20 per parent child pair
This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.
Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design.
Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
GF Sourdough Bread Class
Gluten Free Sourdough Class
Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start? You journey can begin at Bowers School Farm. This class is designed for beginners. Learn the history of this heirloom dough, the steps to make it, and take home both a fresh loaf and your own starter to keep on baking.
Ages: 10 yrs through adult
$80 per person
Required items to bring with you from home per person:
mixing bowl (8”-12” diameter),
mixing spoon,
tea or flour sack towel (lint free).
Sourdough Bread Class
Beginning Sourdough Class
Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start? You journey can begin at Bowers School Farm. This class is designed for beginners. Learn the history of this heirloom dough, the steps to make it, and take home both a fresh loaf and your own starter to keep on baking.
Ages: 10 yrs through adult
$80 per person
Required items to bring with you from home per person:
mixing bowl (8”-12” diameter),
mixing spoon,
tea or flour sack towel (lint free).
Alternatively, a GF bread class is on December 11.
Whole Turkey - still available (Pasture raised and processed) - Pick Up Nov.24-26
TURKEY FOR THE HOLIDAY - PROCESSED AND PASTURE RAISED
The holidays are just around the corner, and we are excited to open up our annual presale for our pasture raised turkeys!
You will receive a raw, fresh processed turkey ready for your preferred cooking style.
We believe you deserve to know exactly what goes into raising your holiday centerpiece. Your turkey's final cost is a combination of the care it receives and the final weight. Each turkey is expected to be about 16 lbs.
The birds are Orlopp Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys: named for it’s bonze-like sheen, this turkey is what most think of when they think of Thanksgiving. High quality meat with a large breast.
Here is a breakdown of the total price, so you can see where your food dollars go:
Farm Care Fee: $100.00
This covers all the costs of raising your turkey, including supplemental feed, pasture maintenance, labor, veterinary care, and shelter.
Processing Fee: $15.00
This covers the professional USDA inspected processing of your turkey.
Weight-Based Fee to support the Farm's mission: $1/lb
Based on an expected 16 lb bird, this portion is approximately $16
Total Estimated Price: $131 for a pasture raised turkey that feeds up to 16 people.
(Your final price may vary slightly based on the actual weight of the turkey you receive.)
RESERVE IN ADVANCE by paying the deposit (includes farm care fee and processing fee) = $115.
NOTE: You will be required to pay the additional per pound fee at pickup.
PREFERRED PICK UP IS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 3-6pm.
Available to pickup/purchase until Nov. 26 iwth Store open Monday - Wednesday 3-6p.
Limited availability!
Thank you for allowing Bowers School Farm to be a part of your family's table this holiday season!