Gateway Farm Events & Workshops
In collaboration with Garden Juju Collective and Plymouth Orchards
In collaboration with Garden Juju Collective and Plymouth Orchards
Camp Gateway!
Welcome to Camp Gateway, where adventure meets education in Plymouth, Michigan!
Join us for a week of exploration and discovery as we delve into the wonders of sustainable farming on our organic farm. Designed for children ages 9-13, our camp offers a unique opportunity for young minds to connect with nature, learn valuable life skills, and make lasting memories.
From Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm, campers will embark on a journey of creativity and learning. Guided by experienced instructors, they'll use the fruits, flowers, and natural elements harvested from our farm to create delicious dishes and beautiful crafts. Through hands-on activities, they'll gain an understanding of permaculture principles and the importance of sustainable farming practices.
But our camp is more than just a culinary and artistic adventure. Campers will also dive into the rich history of our land, exploring the stories of the people who have called it home throughout the ages. They'll develop friendships with fellow campers who share their curiosity and love for the outdoors.
Register for Camp Gateway July 22-26
Register for Camp Gateway August 19-23
Welcome to Camp Gateway, where adventure meets education in Plymouth, Michigan!
Join us for a week of exploration and discovery as we delve into the wonders of sustainable farming on our organic farm. Designed for children ages 9-13, our camp offers a unique opportunity for young minds to connect with nature, learn valuable life skills, and make lasting memories.
From Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm, campers will embark on a journey of creativity and learning. Guided by experienced instructors, they'll use the fruits, flowers, and natural elements harvested from our farm to create delicious dishes and beautiful crafts. Through hands-on activities, they'll gain an understanding of permaculture principles and the importance of sustainable farming practices.
But our camp is more than just a culinary and artistic adventure. Campers will also dive into the rich history of our land, exploring the stories of the people who have called it home throughout the ages. They'll develop friendships with fellow campers who share their curiosity and love for the outdoors.
Register for Camp Gateway July 22-26
Register for Camp Gateway August 19-23
Join us for our Community Markets!We’re excited to announce our 2024 lineup of community markets - each with it's own theme and array of vendors. Make sure you mark your calendar with the dates of the markets you can attend to. We hope to see you at them all! Invite your friends and family to join and celebrate the local community and organic farm.
Each Community Market will feature farm tours, live music, food, beverages, artisans and more. All of the markets will be located at Gateway Farm at 10540 Joy Rd. Do you want to be a vendor at our Community Markets? Because we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you are an artisan, maker, or food vendor, we invite you to consider Gateway Farm for your 2024 schedule. 2024 Vendor Application |
Youth Tours This hands-on educational tour is geared towards curious kids aged 6-17 and their parent or caregiver. Together, we’ll explore our farm and answer questions like: What really happens on a farm? What is permaculture? Where does our food come from, and why does it matter? We’ll walk the farm together, play games to learn about food and ecology, and maybe even get to dig in to soil. Guardian attendance is mandatory.
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Gateway Farm 2024 Workshops
All workshops will be held at Gateway Farm - 10540 Joy Rd. Plymouth, MI We will be offering a wide range of learning opportunities on the farm this year! Plant Walks: Plant walks are more specific and focused than educational tours. Each plant walk is led by an experienced teacher/grower and centers on a different topic. Topics include: Medicinal Herbs, Native Plants, Perennial Foods, Foraging, and more. Hands-On Workshops: Workshops are designed to be deep dives into all things food and farm. Each workshop hones in on one topic, and will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for doing it all again in your own business, home, garden or kitchen. Join an expert and get your hands dirty here at Gateway. Workshop topics include: Cooking/Fermenting/Food Preservation, Organic Gardening, Foraging, Cut Flower/ Bouquet Making, Permaculture, Native and Pollinator Gardening, Perennial Food/ Food Forest Gardening, Horticultural Therapy and much more. Other Events on the Horizon... We have worked hard over the last 6 years to send high quality, nutrient-dense food out into the community. This year we expand our offerings and invite you onto the farm for high quality, nutrient-dense experiences! Here are a few of the offerings coming your way: Story Time: Come join us on the farm as we read a new farm, food, or nature-themed story! We’ll explore what makes farms and food so special to our local environment and community. After a group story time with activities, we’ll take a walk through the farm and apply what we’ve learned. More details coming soon. Fireside Chats: Join a local expert by the fire pit for an intimate conversation about what they’ve dedicated their career to. Soak up some knowledge and ask experts your burning questions about ecology, food production, the future of food, social/environmental justice, and more, all while cozy by the campfire. More details coming soon. Farm to Table Tastings and Dinners: Join a local chef / restaurant for an evening of music and dinner featuring Gateway produce. More details coming soon. Community Markets and Festivals: Come join Gateway Farm and other local vendors for a day of food, plants, crafts, kids activities, tours and music. This year's market days are May 18, June 22, July 20, August 17, September 28 More details coming soon. Event Rentals: We have been hard at work curating a series of event spaces across the farm. While we currently have limited availability to host events, please reach out with 2024 inquiries to events@gatewayfarmplymouth.com |
The Youth Education Fund
Gateway Farm is raising money so that we can offer educational opportunities and support to the youth in our community. In these times of uncertainty, in this often challenging world, Gateway Farm acknowledges that life can be very difficult for young people. One of the roles of Gateway Farm is to offer a sense of sanctuary. It is a place where farm life, regenerative works and the natural world can be connected with, giving a break from everyday routines. Farms and gardens such as Gateway Farm can instill skills, purpose, and vocation that can carry people through their whole lifetime. This year we began offering a range of children's educational tours, adult tours, workshops, and children's story times - to community groups, homeschool groups, farmers, conservationists, and the community as a whole. Gateway Farm has 'opened its gates' to be more community connected and inclusive. This idea for the Youth Education Fund came from a generous farm patron who loves what we are doing and wanted to support more youth community members to experience the farm and all the benefits it has to offer. We look forward to growing with the community for many more years to come and thank you all for your support. The Gateway Farm Team Click Here to Donate |