Open Farm Days at Zenger Farm

Photo courtesy of Zenger Farm

Celebrate Saturday on the farm! Zenger Farm is hosting family-friendly activities during Open Farm Days.

Zenger Farm is a 24-acre combined farm and wetland in southeast Portland. The urban farm hosts educational activities in a natural environment. Programs teach kids and adults the importance of food, farming, wetland conservation and environmental stewardship.

During Open Farm Days, bring your family and friends to Zenger Farm for hands-on activities, farm tours and delicious food.

Here are the upcoming Open Farm Days.

Open Farm Days at Zenger Farm

Head to Zenger Farm for a day learning and exploring on select Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Enjoy activities, farm tours, garden projects and lunch cooked by community chefs.

The farm has beehives, a nature playground, multiple gardens and a wetland area open for your family to explore. When available, there is free produce or starts to take home.

Guided farm tours take place at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Lunch is served from 12-1 p.m.

These events are open to everyone. You can drop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these dates below. Here are the themes for the upcoming events:

May 18

Salve making

June 1

Japanese flower pounding

June 15

Natural dye workshop

July 20

Pollinator workshop

August 13

Sprouts workshop

August 17

Seed paper

September 7

Quick pickling

September 21

Jam making and orchid workshop

October 5

Burning bundles

October 19

Fire cider

November 2

Dia De Los Muertos

November 16

Diwali

Admission

Before visiting, you are encouraged to reserve your spot online. Zenger Farm’s Open Farm Days are open to the public on a pay what you can basis. There are sliding scale donation options for admittance to this event, starting at $5 per family or group. For free admission, use code OFDFREE when you are registering for the event.

Be sure to dress for the weather. Wear boots and pack any snacks and drinks to bring with you. Bathrooms and a water bottle filling station are available. 

Zenger Farm is located at 11741 SE Foster Road in Portland. For more information, visit the Zenger Farm event page.

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