Parker learning Gardens - Fall Events and Fundraisers!
Poisonous Plant Walk 2026 October 24, 25 & 31 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • $5 per person, $15 per family suggested OR Free w/ farmstand purchase | WIC Farm Direct Dollars accepted for fresh fruits, veggies & herbs
All proceeds benefit this local non-profit & student scholarships
Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
How well do you know the plants you should NOT eat? The Poisonous Plant Walk is a self-guided autumn walk along our Southern Hedgerow Trail exploring the strange, beautiful, useful—and sometimes deadly—world of poisonous plants. Get tickets - Advance purchase required (parkerlearninggardens.org/ppw)
Haunted Bamboo Forest 2026: Freak Show Maze October 24, 25 & 31 • $15 per person, $65 groups of 5-10
All proceeds benefit this local non-profit & student scholarships
Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Enter the haunted maze if you dare! Two experiences available: Family Friendly Maze from 7-8 p.m. or Freak Show Maze from 8-10 p.m. Get tickets - Advance purchase required (parkerlearninggardens.org/hbf)
Farmily Fun Group Saturdays 10:00–11:30am (optional community time 'til noon) • Kids of all ages with 1-2 caregivers • $21 drop-in per family
Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A weekly farm adventure for families with kids of all ages! Explore the farm, feed animals (bunnies, chickens, geese, pigs, and goats!), harvest food, and connect with other families. Fall season runs September 5–November 14. Weekly drop-in option available with registration before class begins. Choose the Saturday that works for you! More info (https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/classes/p/farmily-fun)
Youth Discovery Project Mondays 4–6pm • Ages 12-17 • $29 drop-in per teen
Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
A weekly farm workshop series for teens to engage in creative & sustainable skills, including carving, building projects, art installations, food preservation, animal care and more! Fall season runs September 5–November 14. Weekly drop-in option available with registration before class begins. Choose the Monday that works for you! More info (parkerlearninggardens.org/classes/p/youth-discovery-project)
Willow Wreaths & Herbal Salves November 14 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Sliding scale: Free - $15 per adult (suggested) • Optional take-home: $15-25 per item
Prepare for the quiet, cold days in this blended workshop featuring herbalism & natural crafting. We will learn about plant medicines, weave fresh (green) willow wreaths, go on a plant walk, and make a herbal salve, using farm-grown and wildcrafted herbs.
Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Reserve your spot - Advance registration required (https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/workshops/wreath-salve)
Historic Broom Making November 28 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Sliding scale: Free - $15 per adult (suggested) • Optional take-home: $5-25 per item
Back by popular demand!! Learn a nearly lost craft. Participants will make traditional hand-tied cobwebber brooms using broomcorn and locally sourced hazelwood handles. As time allows, we may make a second broom or go on an optional farm walk.
Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Road, Coburg
Reserve your spot - Advance registration required (https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/workshop-reg/p/broom-nov)
Note the Nov broom making workshop link will go live on Oct 22. It's currently password protected to give some previous workshop participants early access.