Blacksmith 101 – Decorative “S” Hook
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a functional and decorative "S" hook! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in…
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a functional and decorative "S" hook! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in… 
Are you intrigued by the zero waste movement, but aren't sure how to get started? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amounts of plastic found in your kitchen, but don't know what to use in… 
Goats and sheep and chickens, oh my! Calling all future growers: join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes opportunity to help out at the Blandford Farm. Assist with livestock chores – feed and water the animals… 
Join our experienced blacksmith in the forge this holiday season to create an icicle or candy cane ornament! Participants will learn basic forge safety and metalsmithing skills and be able to create from start to… 
Harvest and arrange your own flower bouquet directly from the Blandford Farm! Our staff will teach you everything you need to know and and will guide you throughout the process. We will supply you with… 
Join Chris Swinson of Mycophile's Garden for an afternoon identifying some of the 1,000 species of mushrooms that grow in Michigan. We'll begin with a 1-hour lecture covering the basic terms, types, habitats, and physical… 
Get up close and capture the magic of our wild residents! This unique opportunity allows photographers of all abilities to get photographs of Blandford's wildlife ambassadors. In this program you will learn about and encounter… 
Interested in growing mushrooms at home? Chris Swinson of Mycophile's Garden will lead this fascinating program where you will learn how to grow beautiful, delicious mushrooms in your yard, garden, or garage. This 2-hour introductory cultivation class will cover… 
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a functional item or a work of art! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of… 
Celebrate Halloween with someone special by taking a lantern-lit stroll on the trails where you may see bats dipping and diving for insects or hear owls calling through the trees. Then return to the schoolyard… 