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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.

 

 

Farm Events

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



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