Annual Springvale Farm Walk
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We invite you to join us in walking from farm to farm in our agricultural pocket of Springvale on Sunday, July 27th to celebrate Maine Open Farm Day.
The eleventh annual Springvale Farm Walk is a self-guided walk between farms linked by mowed paths and gravel trails. The 9 different stops along the route raise sheep, orchard fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, mushrooms and more, including a community garden! This year the theme of the walk is “Beneficial Insects.” Each location will highlight a favorite beneficial insect and may have refreshments or additional farm items for sale.
To kick off the event, there will be a breakfast put on by Three Rivers Land Trust starting at 9am at McDougal Orchards. “Muffins with Friends” will feature quickbreads and other breakfast breads (with vegan and gluten free options) as well as coffee and tea. Donations welcome and all proceeds will go to support the Sanford Community Forest.
Farms on Hanson Ridge Rd, Blanchard Rd and Sunset Rd will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. There is no single starting time or place. Parking is available at multiple farms and there are bathrooms and port-a-johns along the route. The paths are well-marked and kid friendly. Sturdy shoes and dressing according to the weather forecast are recommended. Mountain bikers, runners, and dogs on leashes are also welcome.
The eleventh annual Springvale Farm Walk is a self-guided walk between farms linked by mowed paths and gravel trails. The 9 different stops along the route raise sheep, orchard fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, mushrooms and more, including a community garden! This year the theme of the walk is “Beneficial Insects.” Each location will highlight a favorite beneficial insect and may have refreshments or additional farm items for sale.
To kick off the event, there will be a breakfast put on by Three Rivers Land Trust starting at 9am at McDougal Orchards. “Muffins with Friends” will feature quickbreads and other breakfast breads (with vegan and gluten free options) as well as coffee and tea. Donations welcome and all proceeds will go to support the Sanford Community Forest.
Farms on Hanson Ridge Rd, Blanchard Rd and Sunset Rd will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. There is no single starting time or place. Parking is available at multiple farms and there are bathrooms and port-a-johns along the route. The paths are well-marked and kid friendly. Sturdy shoes and dressing according to the weather forecast are recommended. Mountain bikers, runners, and dogs on leashes are also welcome.
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