Compassionate Engagement for Seniors Living with Dementia

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Join us for a coffee talk about ways to support and engage a loved one who has dementia on Tuesday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m.

It promises to be an uplifting and informative discussion. 

The event is free and open to the public, but the organizers would appreciate it if you could register via the link below so they can plan for seating and refreshments.

Register

Giving Tuesday is May 5th

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Since closing the Farm to the public, our major sources of income have temporarily dwindled, but our animals still need to eat—and they eat a LOT!  On #Giving Tuesday, we're asking100 Farm Friends to donate $20 each to help us raise the money we need to feed our animals for the next few months. We have many mouths to feed, from chickens and ducks to alpacas, sheep, goats and bunnies. Thank you for your donation on #Giving Tuesday.

Click Here to Donate

Zero Waste Round Table

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Come join a roundtable discussion with RTM Representative Andrew Colabella and Westport teachers Stacy Fowle and Ashley Moran, along with Westport students, to find ways to reduce waste in our town and in your home.

Moderated by our special guest, Will Haskell, CT State Senator. Ms. Fowle and Ms. Moran have led the composting movement in the Westport Public lower schools with the inspiration of their students. Andrew Colabella was the RTM lead petitioner to ban single use plastic in Westport restaurants with the assistance of students who spoke at the hearing.

Come listen to the kids and teachers who inspired the movement and find out how we can join in. 

Free and appropriate for all ages.Free & appropriate for all ages, but please register HERE

Our Broken Food System: Pathways to Permaculture

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Our food system is broken. Learn how greenhouse gas from monoculture farming is contributing to climate change. Join us for a discussion about how changing our agricultural practices can lessen the damaging effects. The talk will span soil microbiology, agricultural policy, climate change, grass-fed animal agriculture and a bit of history. 

Join Kelsey Brennan for a discussion on the Challenges and Opportunities for American Food Production.

This Lecture is Free and appropriate for all ages, but please register HERE

Kelsey Brennan has bachelor's in Sustainable Agriculture and Global Development from UConn and an MS in Crop and Soil Environmental Science at Virginia Tech

Christmas Tree Sale- One Day ONLY!!

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Sat December 7, 10-4
Forget the hustle-bustle of the big box stores. Come to the Farm for a great selection of fresh Douglas Firs, supplied by our dear friends at Gilbertie’s and cut and tied on your car by Staples HS volunteers.

This local tree sale is a community effort that you can feel good about. Besides supporting a beloved local nursery, your purchase will also support educational scholarships at the Farm. You get a fresh local tree and you support local!

A win for all!

Wakeman Town Farm - 134 Cross Highway Westport

Holiday Tree Lighting- A Westport tradition!

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You’re invited to the Annual Wakeman Town Farm Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

It’s a festive, fun and free event for the whole family. In addition to the bonfire, roasting marshmallows and hot cocoa, we’re featuring a variety of local school musicians playing some Christmas and Chanukkah favorites. Join us as we light up the Wakeman tree with fellow Westporters to kick off the season. And…if you’re able, “Be an Angel” and bring an unwrapped gift for the Farm's Al’s Angels Holiday Toy Collection Box.

Holiday Lighting 4:30-6 p.m.

4:30 - Long Lots and Green Farms Elementary School Musicians Play Holiday Tunes

4:45 - Tree Lighting

4:50 - Hot chocolate, cookies, and bonfire with marshmallows

6:00 - Happy Holidays & Goodnight!

Free and open to all!

Tues. NOV. 5 Vacation Day Camp

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Join chef Annalyce and Farm Instructor Chryse Terrill for a farm-based Election Day camp.

Chef Annalyce will be creating a yummy patriotic-themed dessert with the kids.

Chryse is planning to run an election poll for “favorite farm animal” and the kids will vote to name our feisty rooster.

Of course, the Farm will offer all the usual fun activities, including animal feeding and petting, games, and crafts.

$100

For more info and to register click HERE