Upcoming Programs & Events

 
Photos courtesy of Robert Pence.  See more photos at: http://www.robertpence.com/

Upcoming Events

Photo courtesy of: Fred VanFossen

Photo courtesy of Fred Van Fossen

May

Spring Market at the Farm

Mondays, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Now-June 10

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

Visit our new Spring Market at Salomon Farm for homemade items such as clothing, decorative crafts, and jewelry, baked goods, plants, spring crops and much more! Search for Salomon Farmers’ Market and “Like” us on Facebook for updates, special events calendar, pictures and more! Those interested in vending should contact Renee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 427-6005.

Photo courtesy of: Terry Winicker

June

Salomon Farmers’ Market

Wednesdays, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

June 19-September 25

The Old Barn at Salomon Farm Park

817 W. Dupont Rd.

Come to Salomon Farm for our local, organic farmers’ market and stay for the fun!   In addition to locally grown/made, organic produce and other goodies, our market offers free family entertainment too! Each week in 2013 we will be offering cooking demonstrations with locally raised produce! Cooks from Affine Food Truck, the Ragin’ Cajun Food Truck and Jumby’s Joint will buy product from our vendors and cook it for the public! Come see how to prepare some of the less familiar veggies or jazz up the “same old thing.” David Paul Bell, the one-man acoustic band, will entertain shoppers on the last Wednesday of each month. All special events are free-of-charge and will run the entirety of the market. Search for “Salomon Farmers’ Market” on Facebook and “like” us for market information, updates and the special events schedule! Call Renee Sinacola at 427-6005 for more information.

Flower Pounding

Using flowers to color fibers has been done for thousands of years. Until the mid 1800’s natural dyes were the only option available. These dyes are still used to a lesser extent today and come from all types and parts of plants. Flowers provide one of the main sources of pigment for many dyes and their vibrant hues can be used in many different ways. One way to use the pigment from flowers is flower pounding. It’s a great way to preserve the colors of summer or a special bloom that means so much. The finished product can be used in quilts, made into a pillow, a bookmark or stationary or even framed and hung on the wall. All necessary supplies will be provided. Ages 6+. Children under 12 must register with an adult. Registration deadline: June 2. Min. 8. Max. 20.

Code     Date      Day        Time

353912-S1            6/8         Sa           10-11:30 am

# Sessions/Fee: 1/$15

Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

July

Americana Concert

Friday, July 19, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

Enjoy an evening of Americana/Folk music at Salomon Farm. The Old Barn will come alive with the toe tapping rhythms of

H Lee Miles & the Illegitimate Sons H

H Brendan Rawlins H

H The North River Agents H

with Hope Arthur

Sandwiches and brews from Mad Anthony will be

available for purchase. Admission: $5/car.

Call Renee at 427-6005 for more information.

August

Tai Chi on the Farm

Originating in China as a self-defense strategy or martial art, tai chi has developed into a gentle exercise technique. Tai Chi’s slow, smooth body movements are designed to promote relaxation of both mind and body while also strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems. Described as “meditation in motion,” tai chi consists of a standing person performing a series of postures or bodily movements in a slow and graceful manner, with each movement flowing without pause to the next. Instructor Alan Clayton is a certified Tai Chi instructor, associated with Dr. Paul Lam, a world renowned Tai Chi for Health Master. Alan has studied various forms and styles of Tai Chi for 16 years. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: July 31. Min. 8, Max. 12. There will not be class on September 2.

Code     Dates    Day        Time

353810-M1          8/5-9/30               M           6:30-7:30 pm

# Sessions/Fee: 8/$60

Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

September

October

Handmade Homemade Sale

Sunday, October 20, 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

If it was grown locally or made by hand you can sell it here. Farmers, bakers and crafters are welcome to sell your homemade/home-grown goods at Salomon Farm Handmade Homemade Sale. Vending fee is just $25. Call or email Renee Sinacola at 260-427-6005 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by June 17 to receive an application.




Courtesy of: Fred VanFossen


 
On-Going

 


Field Trips on the Farm

May 1-June 7; August 12-September 27 

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd. 

Salomon Farm Park is now offering field trips! Nature Hikes, Pond Studies, Farm Animal Tours, Farm Life Tours and Garden Tours are all on the menu for your class or group. Field trip scheduling is subject to availability. Please call Renee at 427-6005 for more information. Fee: $3/child/hour. Teachers and adult chaperones are free. Minimum fee: $30/hour

Wild Walkers Welcome 2013
2nd/4th Fridays of the month
Beginning Friday, January 11, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

Share your knowledge of nature as you explore some of northeast Indiana’s finest outdoor areas in this nature-oriented group. Wild Walkers is an adult hiking group that meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserve, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary. Join us for our first walk of the new year at Salomon Farm Park on January 11. We will have the 2013 hiking schedules available. Please RSVP to Renee Sinacola at 427-6005 if you are interested in attending.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may call 427-6005. Join us any time. It’s free!

A copy of the 2013 Schedule for Wild Walkers  is now available on-line.    

Bookworms: Nature-Lovers' Book Club
3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm
Firefly Coffee House

Public Library link

Authors such as Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, E.O. Wilson, Aristotle and John Muir (just to name a few) give us a glimpse at the breathtaking power of natural places.

Join other avid readers as they delve into nature-inspired literature in a friendly and intellectual setting. The book club is FREE and open to adults ages 18 and older. Bookworms meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.   

Please note: This group is no longer meeting under the direction of the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department. 

 
Photo courtesy of Robert Pence. 
See more photos at: http://www.robertpence.com/  

Tri-State Two Cylinder Club


The Tri-State Two Cylinder Club takes its name from the early John Deere tractors that had only had two cylinders that gave them the distinctive popping sound.  In some circles these old tractors were called “Johnny Poppers”.  Although most of the members own John Deere tractors, there are a lot of other “colors” (manufacturers) around the Salomon Farm as well. 

The Two Cylinder Club at Salomon Farm Park is responsible for farming most of the crop fields (corn, soybeans, wheat and oats).  The DeKalb County Horsemen also farm three smaller fields using draft horses and mules for their work. 

The Two Cylinder Club is a major player in our Fall Harvest Festival.  They provide about 28 volunteers for all the different events during the festival.  In addition, the club has found old time farm equipment, restored the pieces and then placed them in the Heritage Barn for the enjoyment of our visitors.

Blacksmith Shed

Thanks to The Maumee Valley Blacksmiths for all of their volunteer hours in teaching classes and demonstrating at Festivals.

Salomon Trail

Be sure to check out the trail at Salomon! It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.  To read more about the trail, check out the Salomon Trail Press Release  

Salomon Farmers' Market

June 19-September 25

Wednesdays, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

In addition to locally grown, organic produce such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, flowers, maple syrup and honey, our market offers free family entertainment on selected days. Come for the produce and stay for the fun or come for the fun and check out the produce! Either way, you can’t lose! All  special events are free and run from 5:00-8:00 p.m. while the market is open. See Salomon Farmers’ Market on Facebook for updates and program details.

Buy Local

Check out the following link www.localharvest.org where you can search for farms, farmers markets, restaurants and co-ops/grocery stores with local produce.

Photos from a large Field Trip Day with FFA volunteers!


Testimonials

You honestly do not know what Salomon's farm means to me!  It's home, lots of memories, because I grew up not far from there and remember when cows were in the pastures, pigs were grunting around and corn, beans and wheat were growing... of course that was when Dupont Road was a dirt road. Mom and Dad bought milk from a farmer that was near Johnson Road. That was during the 1960's!   I didn't know classes were held at Salomon. I am so glad that people are passing on these forgotten skills.

Thanks for inviting us to come, we had a great time and consider Salomon's Farm as the best, PREMIER, event for us to take part in.  
You and Tony were wonderful and the Farm looked wonderful. Kay & Larry D.

We so enjoyed our time w/you and your sheep at the Fiber Arts Celebration.  Hope you enjoy Three Bags Full as much as we have.  Hugs to the lambs. Carolyn D. 

Karla is a super fabulous instructor and that class was absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad the decision was made to have the Primitive Outdoor Skills class at Salomon Farm Park! Richie S.

My 4 year old daughter, Elissa and I participated in the Gardening Tots program at Salomon Farm this fall.  We had so much fun!  I had no idea we would get to do so many different things.  From planting seeds, to composting, to harvesting even feeding the chickens and going on a hayride!  Elissa looked forward to this program every Thursday morning and couldn't wait to see what Karla and Jared had planned for the morning.   Each day began with a coloring page and a song and ended with a story.  So well organized!! One week we planted our own little green bean seed to bring home in a paper cup to "have fun with" and we put it in our kitchen window and Elissa is so thrilled that she has sprouted 5 little green beans!!  Thank you so much for such a great experience for me and my little one!!
Sincerely,
Christina W.

This was our first opportunity to attend the fall festival and we were so impressed! My daughter (and myself) loved every aspect of this event. Everyone was so welcoming and informative. The  young man counting attendance at the door, the farmers sharing information, firemen who made my daughter feel like the most important kid they had met that day (I am sure they made every kid feel this special), workers in the barns and even the parking attendants were so wonderful! We enjoyed a day full of old fashion (non-commercialized) fun and it was a great way for us to share how her grandparents lived and supported themselves with a family farm.

We will put this event on our calendar every year and share it with our friends.
Thanks!  Jennifer H.

The Rug Hooking class was fun.  Learned a lot.  Instructors were knowledgeable, patient and easy to learn from.  Highly recommend the class.  Laura D.

Wonderful class, I learned a lot and had fun.  Karen P.

The ladies were great and I would take this class again. This was a wonderful program and I hope you offer this again. A big thanks to you all. Laurie H.

I really enjoyed the class, the teacher was very knowledgeable and patient. I never go discouraged or felt like giving up. Cynthia P.

I love this class! The instructor was very patient and knowledgeable and I finally learned a skill that I have struggled to learn from other instructors in the past. Angela G.

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