VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM "VIP"
Volunteers are needed to assist with all events listed.
Riverdale Farm 416-392-6794, farm@toronto.ca
Events at the Farm is contributed by Ruth Armitage, Recreation Coordinator - Events, Permits, Programs & Volunteers, Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Riverdale Farm in partnership with the Friends of Riverdale Farm. For more information, e-mail farm@toronto.ca or call 416 392-6794. Fax 416 392-0329.
January to December 2008
Mon Jan 7
Winter pre-registered programs begin at the Farm
Sat Jan 12
Happy 4th Birthday Tindall Galaxy's Porsche (Goat - Nubian - doe)
Wed Jan 16
@7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Mon Jan 28
@7.00pm
Friends of Riverdale Farm Annual General Meeting
Sun Feb 10
@9.30-1.30pm
Warm & Cozy Valentine's Fun at the Farm
Wed Feb 20 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Wed Mar 5
Spring and Summer pre-registered Toronto FUN programs Registration
Sun Mar 9
Winter pre-registered programs end at the Farm
Sun Mar 16
Happy 1st Birthday Kat's Flower Petal (Goat - Nubian - doe)
Mon Mar 17
Happy 12th Birthday Harley & Fly (Farm Cats - wTwin - brother & sister)
Wed Mar 19 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Sat Mar 31
Happy 3rd Birthday Tindall Galaxy's Rose (Goat - Nubian - doe)
Sat Mar 31
Spring pre-registered programs begin at the Farm
Wed Apr 16
@7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Sat Apr 19 @9.30-11.30am
Earth Week Tree & Shrubs Planting - join members of the Farm’s Buildings & Grounds Committee for a morning of planting activities and outdoor fun
Wed Apr 23
Happy 24th Birthday Dolly (Horse - Clydesdale - mare)
Wed Apr 30
Volunteer Week - Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) - Riverdale Farm Volunteers celebrate their achievements
Sat May 3 @9.30am-3.30pm
Rites of Spring Celebration - Sheep shearing, sheep herding with border collie dogs, Toronto Guild of Spinners & Weavers demonstrate fleece skirting-washing-carding, felt making, creating natural dyes, spinning and weaving
Sun May 4 @9.30am-1.30pm
Cabbagetown Perservation Association Forsythia Festival Parade and Games
Tue May 6
@3.00-7.00pm
Friends of Riverdale Farm Farmers' Market first market day (Tuesdays May-Oct)
Sun May 11
Happy 13th Birthday Susie (Sheep - Dorset -ewe)
Wed May 21
@7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Sat May 31
Happy 9th Birthday Dusty (Donkey - Abyssinian - gelding)
Sun Jun 8
Spring pre-registered programs end
Mon Jun 16
Happy 15th Birthday Rooster (Horse -Clydesdale - gelding)
Wed Jun 18
@7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Sun Jun 22 @ 1.30-3.00 pm
Seniors' Month – Farm Gardens Tour & Strawberry Social - older adults 60 yrs+ are invited to join our Garden Club members for a tour of the Farm's gardens - meet @ Meeting House
Wed Jul 2
Summer pre-registered programs begin
Wed Jul 16 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Wed Aug 20 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Thu Aug 21
Summer pre-registered programs end
Fri Sep 5
@3.00-7.00pm
Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale
Sat Sep 6 @9.30am-3.30pm
Riverdale Farm Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Sat Sep 6 @5.00-8.00pm
Annual Fall Harvest Festival Barn Dance & Roast Corn
Sat Sep 6 @10.00am-6.00pm
Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale
Sun Sep 7 @9.30-11.30am
Fall Harvest Farm Breakfast
Sun Sep 7 @9.30am-3.30pm
Riverdale Farm Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Sun Sep 7 @10.00am-5.00pm
Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale
Wed Sep 10
Fall & Winter pre-registered programs Registration
Wed Sep 18 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Mon Sep 29
Fall pre-registered programs begin at the Farm
Sat Oct 4
@9.30-11.30am
Spring Bulbs Planting - join members of the Farms's building & grounds committee for a morning of planting activities and outdoor fun
Wed Oct 15 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
Sat Oct 25 @9.30am-3.30pm
Halloween Hoot, Boo Barn (3-10 yrs) @ Upper Francey Barn, Pumpkin Patch @ Vegetable Garden, Pumpkin Carving @ Park Picnic Table area
Wed Nov 19 @7.00pm
Riverdale Farm Advisory Council Annual General Meeting & Election
Fri Dec 5 @6.30-7.00pm
Home for the Holidays @ Simpson House 6.30-7.00pm
- caroling & tree lighting
Home for the Holidays @ Meeting House 7.00-8.00pm
- country holiday craft
Sat Dec 6 @9.30am-1.30pm
Home for the Holidays @ Meeting House
- visit with Santa, carolling, quilters craft, pine cone bird feeders, wool spinning, fireside storytelling, face painting, balloon sculptures, hot apple cider
Sun Dec 7
Fall pre-registered programs end
