Pumpkin Pick

Pumpkin Pick!

We are a nonprofit, children’s charitable organization that serves thousands of children from all over the Portland/Metropolitan area. We taught more than 1,300 children and youth last year alone and more than 8,000 since we opened our doors in 1995. Our 68-acre Farm is a beautiful, educational and historic site. Folks can make the 25 minute drive from downtown Portland or 15 minute drive from Gresham to have a great time and learn of our programs for all children and adults. Please spread the word, thanks a bunch!

“Join Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc. (a non-profit, children’s charity) daily from 10-3:00 p.m. on October 14 & 15 and 21 & 22, 2006. Purchase pumpkins; roast hotdogs, hamburgers and marshmallows in our fire pit; stop by our Farm Store; see the 28+ farm animals; enjoy a hayride; explore our hay maze; ride Clancy the pony or a big horse too; make giant bubbles; shuck corn; and more. Plus, see many other special farm demonstrations such as goat shearing, and horse shoeing, et cetera. Each day is a little different.

Most importantly, find out about our educational programs for children. This is a fundraising event for the benefit of the low-income children that we serve. Admission charge is $1 per person with other charges for pumpkins and some activities. We are located just 1.2 miles off the Historic Columbia River Highway in Corbett. Call 503/695-3316 for directions or information.”

Special Highlights of each day:

Saturday, October 14: Mountain man, Leo Stiles, will show off his camping and hand made leather wares and tell stories of what it was like to be a trapper in the 1800’s. He will begin at 11:00 am. Lisa Lichte, Farrier, will shoe and trim horses beginning at 1:00. Becky and Larry Harmon will show folks how to spin wool and mohair from 10-3. Melanie Hanson with John Robert Powers school will offer bulb planting demonstrations each of the four days.

Sunday, October 15: Mountain man, Leo Stiles, will show off his camping and hand made leather wares and tell stories of what it was like to be a trapper in the 1800’s. Michelle Winningham will have a dairy demonstration and show folks how to make butter and whip cream from 10-3. Lisa Lichte will give horse training and riding demonstrations from 11-12 noon. Genny Galvin will give our young Angora goat his first shearing at 12:30.

Saturday, October 21: Mountain man, Leo Stiles, will show off his camping and hand made leather wares and tell stories of what it was like to be a trapper in the 1800’s. Betty Cissna and Elizabeth Niemeyer with 7 Hands Ceramics will have a ceramics painting demonstration and allow the kids to try it also.

Sunday, October 22: Michelle Winningham will have a dairy demonstration and show folks how to make butter and whip cream from 10-3. Enjoy rubber stamping with Jeanie Stein .