Springtime at the Farm

Spring is a springin' and there's no better place to see it than at the Lewis Oliver Farm!

The Forsythia are in full bloom and, so it seems, are the sheep with their enormous fleece atop toothpick legs. All of the animals are spending less time inside the barn and more time grazing in the pasture. Perhaps one of the earliest signs of Spring at the farm comes from our peacock who started fanning his beautiful tail feathers several weeks ago. And of course, with schools closed this week for Spring Break, the farm has been buzzing with visitors which is a wonderful sight to see.

Springtime Farm Events

With the Spring, comes some fun community volunteer activities and events including Friends of the Farm's Annual Spring Clean-Up Day scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 21st at the farm. Clean up begins at 9 am and continues throughout the day. Projects include raking out the pastures, property clean up, de-winterizing  the pens and barn, clearing the gardens and more.  Volunteers are needed ...no matter how much or how little time you can spare , your contribution would be greatly appreciated! Put on your boots, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to have some fun with friends and neighbors as we preserve the farm and get the animals prepared for the warm weather ahead! Please visit our website for more information and to sign up. 

Looking for a fun and educational outdoor event? This year, Huntington Historical Society's "Sheep  to Shawl" Festival will feature none other than our very own "Bitsie", "Salt" and "Pepper"- three of our sheep who will be transported to the event as the guests of honor (and to be shorn!) The festival takes place on Saturday, May 5th on the grounds of the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum property at 434 Park Avenue in Huntington.For more information please visit the Huntington Historical Society's website.  

Last but not least, as the days warm up please come by and visit the Lewis Oliver Country Store where you can buy an assortment of snacks , Lewis Oliver Farm tshirts and other unique items including our new Lewis Oliver Farm Note Cards featuring assorted pictures of the animals. As always, 100% of proceeds goes toward caring for the animals. The store is scheduled to be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm and in between during the week pending availability of volunteer counter help.  (Volunteers needed!)

Happy Spring...we hope to see you at the farm!