CCE Hosts Open House on the Farm at Tilly Foster

SOUTHEAST, NY — Enjoy the fall splendor and spend the day at Tilly Foster Farm, Saturday, Oct. 5, during Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County’s Open House on the Farm.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the farm will be bustling with activity and fun for visitors of all ages.
Children can play games, go on pony rides, try archery, visit Tilly Foster’s farm animals and paint their own pumpkins. Adults can learn about harvesting honey and what beekeeping entails or get advice about their plants and gardens from our CCE Putnam Master Gardeners. There will be information about CCE Putnam-offered programs such as 4-H, energy, nutrition and food systems and more.

“Open House on the Farm is a wonderful example of what CCE and 4-H bring to our community and families,” said Brandy Keenan, CCE Putnam 4-H Educator. “It should be a wonderful day of exploration and fun that will hopefully spark new interests as well as a deeper understanding of what CCE does.”

Back, by popular demand, will be the Alpaca to Afghan fiber spinning demonstrations where event-goers can watch the process of turning alpaca fiber into hand-spun yarn and into hand-crafted items like hats, blankets and sweaters. There’s even a chance to try a hand at carding fiber, hand-spinning and experimenting with yarn crafts.

For those looking for a little nosh and entertainment, enjoy locally made apple cider doughnuts, fresh-grilled corn and apple cider while listening to live music. Check out Tilly’s Farm Stand to purchase pumpkins, flowers and vegetables grown on the farm. Don’t forget to peruse Collaborative Concepts’ fall exhibit sculptures that have been installed on the grounds.
Tilly Foster Farm is at 100 Route 312 in Brewster.

This event is FREE but pre-registration is strongly recommended. Visit cceputnamcounty.org/events for more information or to register.

For information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County’s community programs and events go to cceputnamcounty.org/. Stay connected to CCEPC on Facebook at CCEPutnam and Instagram @cceputnam.