Upcoming Events
Artisan Sourdough Bread Class - Pumpkin Shaped
Artisan Beginning Sourdough Bread 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.
We wills show how to make a pumpkin shaped bead!
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).
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Fall Festival
Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music on Fridays, a hay climbing tower, crafts, games, and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR . . IS OUR CORN MAZE!
Adults can also visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Purchase tickets in advance:
General public $17 per person
Farm member $7 per person
Little Riders Pony School (ages 3-5)
Little Riders Pony School (ages 3-5)
Sept. 26 - Hayride Helpers!
Pretend play and stories about ponies and wagons. Followed by a hay wagon ride after our pony ride.
Welcome to Little Riders Pony School, a magical introduction to the world of ponies designed especially for young children ages 3 to 5! This gentle, play-based program offers a perfect blend of learning, creativity, and pony time in a safe and nurturing environment, a chance to connect with our kind and patient ponies—while sharing the experience side-by-side with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
✨ What’s Included Each Week:
📚 Story Time – We start with a pony-themed picture book to spark imagination and introduce that day’s theme. Grown-ups are invited to snuggle up and read along!
🎨 Craft Time – Together, you’ll create a simple, themed craft to take home—like pony masks, apple stamp art, or paper horseshoes.
🐴 Pony Care & Safety – Children learn how to safely approach, groom, and care for ponies, with support from their adult and our gentle instructors.
🐎 Lead-Line Pony Rides – Each child will enjoy a supported pony ride, with adults walking alongside as needed. These short, confidence-building rides help young children develop balance and trust.
This is a class designed to gently introduce young children to the joy of ponies through play, routine, and kindness. No prior horse experience needed!
Child age: 3-5yrs One Adult parent/guardian MUST attend with child.
Cost: $45 per child/parent pair.
Each registration is for a single class on a single day.
Themes change each week so feel free to sign up for multiple classes.
Farm After Five - Open Barn
Join us for a musical Farm After Five during Open Barn on select Friday evenings. We are teaming up with Friends of Bowers Farm and Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club to offer a beer garden and live music to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy on the farm.
All ages welcome. Must be 21+ to purchase and drink from the beer garden.
Members get in free.
Open Barn admission fee: $10 per person for kids and adults.
Further details HERE.
Little Riders Pony School (ages 3-5)
Little Riders Pony School (ages 3-5)
Sept. 19 - Apple Picking Ponies!
Learn how ponies help on the farm and enjoy apple-themed crafts and stories.
Welcome to Little Riders Pony School, a magical introduction to the world of ponies designed especially for young children ages 3 to 5! This gentle, play-based program offers a perfect blend of learning, creativity, and pony time in a safe and nurturing environment, a chance to connect with our kind and patient ponies—while sharing the experience side-by-side with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
✨ What’s Included Each Week:
📚 Story Time – We start with a pony-themed picture book to spark imagination and introduce that day’s theme. Grown-ups are invited to snuggle up and read along!
🎨 Craft Time – Together, you’ll create a simple, themed craft to take home—like pony masks, apple stamp art, or paper horseshoes.
🐴 Pony Care & Safety – Children learn how to safely approach, groom, and care for ponies, with support from their adult and our gentle instructors.
🐎 Lead-Line Pony Rides – Each child will enjoy a supported pony ride, with adults walking alongside as needed. These short, confidence-building rides help young children develop balance and trust.
This is a class designed to gently introduce young children to the joy of ponies through play, routine, and kindness. No prior horse experience needed!
Child age: 3-5yrs One Adult parent/guardian MUST attend with child.
Cost: $45 per child/parent pair.
Each registration is for a single class on a single day.
Themes change each week so feel free to sign up for multiple classes.
Food Preservation with MSU Extension - Water Bath & Pressure Canning
Food Preservation by MSU Extension - Water Bath & Pressure Canning
Free presentation on Water Bath & Pressure Canning provided by MSU Extension.
All class participants will get complimentary Open Barn admission at the end of class.
Little Riders Pony School (ages 3-5)
Little Riders Pony School (ages 3-5)
Sept. 12 - Meet the Ponies!
A gentle introduction to our pony pals and the world of pony care. This week is all about getting to know our friendly ponies up close and personal! Perfect for little ones new to ponies or anyone wanting to build confidence and comfort around these gentle friends.
Welcome to Little Riders Pony School, a magical introduction to the world of ponies designed especially for young children ages 3 to 5! This gentle, play-based program offers a perfect blend of learning, creativity, and pony time in a safe and nurturing environment, a chance to connect with our kind and patient ponies—while sharing the experience side-by-side with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
✨ What’s Included Each Week:
📚 Story Time – We start with a pony-themed picture book to spark imagination and introduce that day’s theme. Grown-ups are invited to snuggle up and read along!
🎨 Craft Time – Together, you’ll create a simple, themed craft to take home—like pony masks, apple stamp art, or paper horseshoes.
🐴 Pony Care & Safety – Children learn how to safely approach, groom, and care for ponies, with support from their adult and our gentle instructors.
🐎 Lead-Line Pony Rides – Each child will enjoy a supported pony ride, with adults walking alongside as needed. These short, confidence-building rides help young children develop balance and trust.
This is a class designed to gently introduce young children to the joy of ponies through play, routine, and kindness. No prior horse experience needed!
Child age: 3-5yrs One Adult parent/guardian MUST attend with child.
Cost: $45 per child/parent pair.
Each registration is for a single class on a single day.
Themes change each week so feel free to sign up for multiple classes.
You, Me & the Barns (2-3 yr old)
You, Me & the Barns
Toddlers can explore the farm with a parent or caregiver and discover how 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
Ages: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)
Sustaining Cost: $20
Pay it Forward Cost: $25
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 3-5yr)
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.
Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)
Sustaining Cost: $20
Pay it Forward Cost: $25
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
Pre-Order your FFA Mums
Support FFA and Order your Favorite Color of Mum Flower Plants
Pre-order HERE for pickup on 9/24 or 9/26.
You, Me & the Barns (2-3 yr old)
You, Me & the Barns
Toddlers can explore the farm with a parent or caregiver and discover how 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
Ages: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)
Sustaining Cost: $20
Pay it Forward Cost: $25
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.
Food Preservation with MSU Extension - Freezing, Dehydrating, Drying
Food Preservation by MSU Extension - Freezing, Dehydrating, Drying
Free presentation on Freezing, Dehydrating, and Drying food provided by MSU Extension.
All class participants will get complimentary Open Barn admission at the end of class.
Farm After Five - Open Barn
Join us for a musical Farm After Five during Open Barn on select Friday evenings. We are teaming up with Friends of Bowers Farm and Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club to offer a beer garden and live music to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy on the farm.
All ages welcome. Must be 21+ to purchase and drink from the beer garden.
Members get in free.
Open Barn admission fee: $10 per person for kids and adults.
Further details HERE.
Farm After Five - Open Barn
Join us for a musical Farm After Five during Open Barn on select Friday evenings. We are teaming up with Friends of Bowers Farm and Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club to offer a beer garden and live music to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy on the farm.
All ages welcome. Must be 21+ to purchase and drink from the beer garden.
Members get in free.
Open Barn admission fee: $10 per person for kids and adults.
Further details HERE.
Diverse Learners Day at the Farm
Diverse Learners Day at the Farm
Join us to explore the farm and gardens.
This specialized program is designed for children with special needs and 2 family members. It provides a more accessible, supported experience for the child and their family that might otherwise be challenging due to complex learning needs or challenges (i.e. sensory needs, language impairments, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive learning challenges, physical needs, etc.). Each session will provide families with various interactive activities for engagement.
Farm After Five - Open Barn
Join us for a musical Farm After Five during Open Barn on select Friday evenings. We are teaming up with Friends of Bowers Farm and Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club to offer a beer garden and live music to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy on the farm.
All ages welcome. Must be 21+ to purchase and drink from the beer garden.
Members get in free.
Open Barn admission fee: $10 per person for kids and adults.
Further details HERE.
You, Me & the Barns (2-3 yr old)
You, Me & the Barns
Toddlers can explore the farm with a parent or caregiver and discover how 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
June Theme: Pollinators
Ages: 2-3 yr old with an adult
Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)
Sustaining Cost: $20
Pay it Forward Cost: $25
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 3-5yr)
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.
June Theme: Pollinators
Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)
Sustaining Cost: $20
Pay it Forward Cost: $25
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: Vegetable Harvesting Tips & Tricks
Gardening Workshops: Vegetable Harvesting Tips & Tricks
Join Kate and her team to learn about regenerative gardening practices and how to implement them at home. Each class will cover a different topic and incorporate some hands-on learning. These workshops are designed for ages 16 - adult. New and experienced gardeners will enjoy expanding their knowledge and getting their hands dirty.
This class will take place in the production and u-pick gardens. Price includes $15 of vegetables that participants can harvest and take home with them. We’ll cover:
Best practices for harvesting everything we’re growing in the garden
How to wash and store produce
Best times to harvest
Tips for harvesting efficiently and getting the best yield
Cost: $35 pp
Ages: 16 yrs - adult
Register HERE FOR GARDEN WORKSHOPS
Diverse Learners Day at the Farm
Diverse Learners Day at the Farm
Join us to explore the farm and gardens.
This specialized program is designed for children with special needs and 2 family members. It provides a more accessible, supported experience for the child and their family that might otherwise be challenging due to complex learning needs or challenges (i.e. sensory needs, language impairments, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive learning challenges, physical needs, etc.). Each session will provide families with various interactive activities for engagement.
Music Concert with Dave Bennett
Music Concert featuring Dave Bennett and his quartet
Join us for an evening of swing and rock music with the Dave Bennett Quartet.
Doors open and open seating starts at 5p. No reserved seating.
Visit the barns and Farm Kitchen & Store between 5p-8p.
Tickets:
Public: $35 per person.
Farm Members: $30 per person (must login during the registration process)
Concert will take place rain or shine. We recommend dressing appropriately for the weather.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSE AT 12p ON DAY OF CONCERT.
Limited number of tickets available. Any remaining will be sold at the door.
Farm After Five - Open Barn
Join us for a musical Farm After Five during Open Barn on select Friday evenings. We are teaming up with Friends of Bowers Farm and Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club to offer a beer garden and live music to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy on the farm.
All ages welcome. Must be 21+ to purchase and drink from the beer garden.
Members get in free.
Open Barn admission fee: $10 per person for kids and adults.
Further details HERE.
Donate to Master Gardeners Teleidoscope
Join the Master Gardeners to raise funds for a teleidoscope!
Gardening Workshop: Organic Integrated Pest Management
Gardening Workshops: Organic Integrated Pest Management
Join Kate and her team to learn about regenerative gardening practices and how to implement them at home. Each class will cover a different topic and incorporate some hands-on learning. These workshops are designed for ages 16 - adult. New and experienced gardeners will enjoy expanding their knowledge and getting their hands dirty.
This class will take place in the production garden. We’ll cover:
Best practices for avoiding pest problems
Exclusion methods
Identifying and attracting beneficial insects
Scouting for pests
Removing and treating for pests responsibly
Cost: $25 pp
Ages: 16 yrs - adult
Register HERE FOR GARDEN WORKSHOPS