Angora Springs

Angora Springs is celebrating the beginning of the cooler weather with a sheep shearing demonstration by expert shearer and teacher Rachel Duncan.  The animals are shorn in the fall to allow them to grow some wool back before the winter comes. 

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Examples of the wool freshly shorn will be available for people to touch as well as wool that is washed and made into rovings and yarns will be available.

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Two spinners, Lori and Cathy Hamilton, will be demonstrating spinning wool and are happy to answer any questions about this ancient art.

There will be two  weaving looms set up for people to try the the craft of weaving with a combination of wool and cottons.

The picnic area will be set up with needle felting on wool. and kids and parents will have the  opportunity to try this fascinating craft. Needles are sharp so parents  are asked to supervise their children while engaged in the craft .

More woolen items from the resident sheep will be available to purchase including needle felting kits, rovings, woolen dryer balls and beautifully dyed yarns!

Home crafted jams from the fruits will be available again for purchase -  but this fall there will be a tasting table to try the three jams! Strawberry Rhubarb, Rhubarb Ginger and Raspberry freezer jams will be available!!

Depending on Mother Nature, pick your own raspberries may be offered.

The resident two horses will be available to visit and pat, and free range  chickens will be milling about , happy to take a piece of bread from you , and of course the sheep and angora goat will welcome you to the farm!

Between The Vines

• Farm tours throughout the day.

• In the shop, you'll find a curated selection of artisanal lavender products—including live lavender plants—and refreshing treats available during each Farm Crawl event.

• Meet the Highland cattle - Mazie and Rosie, Heritage chickens, babydoll sheep and the honey bees.

Liberty Way Farm

• Enjoy a self guided scavenger hunt that showcases the farm, gardens, animals (horses, cows, pigs, hens, roosters) and scenic views.

• From 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. pulled pork sandwiches and drinks available to purchase.​​

• A charming farm store with our fresh, organic produce, farm raised meat products, handmade crafts, honey, jams, and more! 

Heart's Content Organic Farm

This farm is an idyllic, 57-acre lot with the Brantford to Dundas rail trail running through it, just west of Jerseyville.  The farm's focus is on conservation, ecotourism, herbs and wildcrafting.  Medicinal and edible plant walks till take place every hour on the hour with Richard, a retired Naturopathic Doctor. Check out the salves, herbs, and lip balms that are made.On your walk you will also pass our apple and pear trees that provided the fruit used to make organic cider available for purchase! 

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Every hour on the half hour, join Ashley and Alex on a trip into nature on a guided tour of the restored wetlands and learn about ways you can use your phone to identify plants, animals and birds!

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Ask Ella about conservation work, farmstay suites, glamping hut and camp sites. Consider staying on the farm when you come to Hamilton Farm Crawl!

While hanging around the farm, enjoy the fall wildflowers and even create your own flower arrangement!

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 Richard and Ella are involved in the community to protect farmland and natural areas and are founding members of the Langford Conservancy which operates the Langford Schoolhouse as a rural community hub. They focus on outreach to seniors, newcomers, migrant farm workers, and ecological farmers. They are also founding members of Sustainable Brant/Better Brant working to protect farmland, natural heritage and water.

Maple Ridge Acres

At our regenerative farm, you'll learn all about the amazing benefits of alpacas and how they contribute to sustainable agriculture. From their soft, hypoallergenic fiber to their gentle grazing habits, these animals are true wonders of nature.

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By the end of your visit, you'll walk away with a newfound appreciation for these remarkable animals and their role in creating a more sustainable future.

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During our interactive sessions, you'll:   

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• Feed the alpacas by hand and observe their fascinating behaviors

• Meet our newest members Milan and her baby Mica as well as Sepia’s baby Cinnamon!

• Discover the process of harvesting and processing alpaca fibre

• Understand how alpacas help restore and nourish the land with our soil amendment project “Alpaca Gold”

• Learn about the cultural significance of alpacas in South American communities                

Manorun Organic Farm

​​For the final Crawl, Manorun will again have their special friends setting up tables to share their knowledge and great products crafted in small batches, made with the highest quality ingredients from nature:

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• Faith of Simply Natural, beeswax based body care products and

• Rochelle of HappiHerbs, traditional Herbal Remedies

Tour the permaculture field with hourly wagon rides and learn about the Oak Savannah with farmer Chris.

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Kids fun tent and pony grooming demonstrations throughout the day.

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Spend time with the pasture raised livestock.

Nut Munching with the pigs in the forest.

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Local lunch available, pulled chicken sandwiches for sale. Farm fresh treats and in season produce available in the Farm Store all day