Dandelion Picking in May
The date for this event is dependent on the flowering time of the dandelion blossoms. Most years this is the second week of May, but we had earlier and later years, too. Please email us if you would like to be notified about the date for this year’s picking.
Spring Biodynamic Day May 31, 2025 10am
This will be a full day of actively learning biodynamic practices using the preparations. Some of the Things we might do is take preparations that were buried last year out of the ground, stir 500, mix and apply tree paste, fill 501 silica horns, fill 502 yarrow bladders. The exact activities for the day will be determined by the need of the farm, time and weather. Come prepared to get involved. Please dress for the weather and to get dirty.
Time: 10am and all day. Come for the morning, come for the afternoon or stay for the whole day.
Light lunch provided - Potluck dinner and bonfire - please bring a dish to pass.
Suggested donation: $30-60
Fall Preparation Making , Date TBA 1:30pm
We’ll be filling and burying cow horns for the Horn manure preparation BD500 and several of the compost preparations. Come prepared to get involved. Please dress for the weather and to get dirty.
Time: 1:30 - Potluck dinner and bonfire - please bring a dish to pass.
Suggested donation:$20-30
We host several preparation making events throughout the year. Preparation making has been taking place at the Zinniker Farm for more than five decades and we welcome you to participate in any or all of the events.
All of the events are hands on learning experiences, so dress for outdoor work.
Farm Tours & Community Events
Beyond prep days, we plan to schedule regular farm tours for the community to engage and understand our farm organism and operation. Beyond tours, we will be hosting community events throughout the year with schedules to be announced soon for the 2025 season.