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Hilltop Hanover Farm - May Events

There is so much going on at Hilltop this May!

Mother’s Day Herb Planters & Pizza Pots - $30
Saturday, May 9 |Reserve and pick-up between 10:00 AM & 4:00PM

Give Mom something that supports local agriculture! Our Mother’s Day Herb Planters are filled with wonderful aromatic herbs that will produce throughout the summer and fall. Each eco root pouch (planter) is made from reclaimed plastic bottles (that would otherwise be sent to landfills) and filled with fragrant organic herbs, including: Garlic Chives, Rosemary, English Thyme, Pesto Basil, Italian Parsley and Oregano. It will look wonderful indoors or out. The herbs will continue to produce throughout the summer and into the fall.

We also have a limited number of Pizza Pots with a Tomato plant, basil, chives, Thyme and Parsley.

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RESERVE A PLANTER: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1577916

Totally Turtles

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Saturday, May 16 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Meet New York State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Patricia Johnson for an informational lecture on the Eastern Box Turtle. Eastern Box turtles can live for as long as 100 years in the wild. Learn about these wonderful native reptiles and how you can help protect them. Children 5 and older free when accompanied by an adult.

$15/adult non-member, $10/adult member.

GET TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1586769

Monthly Spin & Knit
Saturday May 16, 11 AM - 1 PM

Calling all spinners and knitters, beginning or experienced! Come gather in an informal atmosphere and be part of a monthly spinning and knitting group. No fee or registration required for first time attendees; $5 for each subsequent class.

MORE INFO: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HanoverSpinKnitIn/info

Homesteader Class - Forging
Sunday, May 17 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Have you ever wanted to take a more active role in your food production, or get better connected with the land? Learn to increase your food independence and peace of mind by closing the gap between yourself, your food, and the land. This class focuses on forging. Registration required.

Adults only: $35/non-members, $30/members.

GET TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1278843

Eco-Gardening Series - Native Gardening for Beneficials
Saturday, May 23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Beneficial insects are nature’s pest control but to benefit from their services, you first have to provide them with the habitat and the native plants they require. Learn how to attract and support these valuable insects throughout their life cycles. Classe taught by Kim Eierman, CH, AOLCP, founder of EcoBeneficial, a Certified Horticulturist Master Gardener, a Master Naturalist, and an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional.

$40/person

GET TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1269003

Veggie Kits & Workshop - $45
Saturday, May 23 | Reserve attend/pick-up between 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Interested in establishing your own vegetable garden, but unsure of where to start? See above for details.

Registration is required: $45

RESERVE A KIT: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1577927

2nd Annual Farm Fest 2015 | Memorial Day at the Farm
Monday May 25, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for our 2nd Annual Farm Fest featuring and open house, farm tours, farm stand, seeds and plant starts for sale, craft and food vendors.

Visit the Memorial Day Parade in Yorktown then come up the hill for a visit at Hilltop Hanover Farm and celebrate farming in the region and learn about other farms to visit in Westchester.

Free admission. Suggested donation $5/car.

Medicinal Herb Walk with Bonnie Rogers
Saturday, May 20 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join Herbalist Bonnie Rogers, you’ll learn to identify the medicinal and edible plants all around us. So many amazing plants (weeds) grow all over the farm, learn simple ways to use these plants such as dandelion, chickweed, violet, and so many more. It’s an easy walk. Well behaved children are welcome to join.

$20/adult non-member, $15/adult member.

GET TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1376549

Better Late Than Never Garden planning
Saturday, May 30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

With spring finally in full kick, it’s not too late to get your garden in order! Come join our experienced farm staff for this informative workshop on how to quickly get your veggie garden ready in time for the summer season. Registration is required. Children ages 8-12 free when accompanied by an adult.

$20/adult non-member, $15/adult member.

GET TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1586764

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