This Saturday! May 1  9:00 am–1:00 pm, Free

Planting Party #1

at Homefields Care Farm

Join us for a planting party! Come get your hands dirty helping us tuck baby plants into their forever homes in the ground. Bring your own gloves, hat and water bottle. Water and light snacks will be provided.

No experience needed. Children are welcome but must be supervised. Please note that masks and social distancing are required.

If you are ready to get your hands dirty please contact Katie Landis at farmer@homefields.org or call the farm office at 717.871.3110 to schedule.

If you have questions about our needs, scheduling, or this project, please contact Allison Hawthorne at allison@homefields.org or call 717.332.7676 or 717.872.2012

Next Saturday, May 8   1:00–2:00, $15

Breeding Behavior of American Robins

by Len Eiserer

This slideshow will describe the reproductive behavior of America’s favorite and most numerous bird. Site selection and nest building, egg laying, the raising of nestlings and the care of fledglings will all be detailed.

The talk will take place under cover in our barn’s pick up area and limited to 10 guests. All CDC guidelines will be in effect.

Len Eiserer went to college at University of Maine and received his doctorate at Bryn Mawr College. He has taught Psychology at various colleges for over 40 years. He wrote what has been called the definitive book on the American Robin in 1976, and more recently has developed a website for “special trees” in Lancaster County. He is now semi-retired and spends his free time on trees, community service, golf, and travel.

Saturday, May 15, 1:00–2:00, $15

Tree Treasures of Lancaster County

by Len Eiserer

This slideshow will describe Lancaster County’s outstanding trees. Trees that are unusually old or large, trees that are oddly shaped, and trees of historical significance will be included.

Free book to all attendees! The Man Who Planted Trees, an ecological parable. The talk will take place under cover in our barn’s pick up area and limited to 10 guests. All CDC guidelines will be in effect.

First class: Sunday, May 16, 10:00–11:00 am, $15
Then: Most Sundays through the end of September

Beginner Friendly Alignment Yoga

by Maggie Mowery

Please join Maggie Mowery for an hour long beginner friendly alignment based yoga practice. Learn how to incorporate grounding, elongation, and noticing the natural pulses of the body into your yoga practice.

This class is well-suited for those who are new to yoga, as well yogis who are interested in learning more about an alignment based practice. The class will be relatively gentle in nature, but cues will be offered for those seeking a deeper variation and more core engagement.

Please complete this form and email to info@homefields.org before your first class (or print and bring a hard copy to your first class).

Maggie Mowery is a certified Alignment Yoga instructor, as well as a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and teaching since 2017.

Please note that social distancing and mask wearing are required.

May 22: Planting Party #2
May 29: The Ecology & Management of the Eastern Bluebird