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July 2019
Prairie Walk
Come and see what's blooming on the Gibbs Farm prairie! Bring your camera and join Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm Volunteers Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins on Saturday July 27th at 10:30 for a 45 minute prairie walk. Enjoy the many flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that was once so common in Minnesota. Gibbs Farm is open from 10-4 on weekends, and the Prairie Walk is included in admission price! $8 adults,…
Find out more »Ice Cream Sunday
July 28: Homemade Gibbs Farm Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 4 and up Free for RCHS Members!
Find out more »Dakota Day Camp
Registration for this camp is full. Tuesday-Thursday, July 30-Aug 1; 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 This interactive camp is led by Gibbs Farm staff with input from members of the Dakota community. The camp focuses on historic Dakota seasonal rounds and includes mini language lessons, activities, and crafts. Campers will put up a small tipi, help to prep a deer hide for tanning, and make a beaded bracelet while learning about trade and decorating a wóžuha (bag). Campers bring…
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