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ENJOY THIS UNQIUE STARGAZING EXPERIENCE & MAKE NEW MEMORIES • DECEMBER 3 Before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season takes over, take an evening to relax and unwind with friends or loved ones to enjoy a new experience in nature. Observe the expansive night sky from Primrose Farm, while cozied up by a bonfire and sipping warm, mulled wine. During Winter Stargazing at the Farm from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, guests will experience Primrose like never before. “The farm is perfect for stargazing, because there is little to no light pollution; the stars are incredibly bright,” said Emily Lambillotte, farm program supervisor. But since the farm closes to the public at dusk, guests are not privy to this wonderous sight. “We wanted to bring that opportunity to the public and create a fun get-away for adults,” Lambillotte added. During the evening, the summer kitchen will be open and decorated in holiday décor – sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Grab some mulled wine and warm up by the bonfire and enjoy the open sky to view the stars. Park District staff will lead a brief educational session before the stargazing begins. Observe the constellations and learn about which winter stars can be seen during the New Moon phase. Tarot card reading will be available during the event as well. And while on the property, take a stroll to visit some of the animals that call Primrose home, such as the Belgian draft horses, jersey cows and miniature donkeys. The event is for adults at least 21 years old. The fee is $25 per person. “This event would be perfect for a date night, or a fun event to go to with a few close friends,” Lambillotte said. For more information, visit www.primrosefarm.org . ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT ST. CHARLES KANE

ST. CHARLES | Experience Winter Stargazing at Primrose Farm

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SLOW DOWN TO ENJOY THE FALL SEASON WITH AN OLD FASHIONED HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE ST. CHARLESOctober calendars can quickly fill up with autumn festivals, costume parties and pumpkin carving, so why not slow down to enjoy the beauty of the season with an old-fashioned hayride and bonfire at Primrose Farm in St. Charles? Moonlight hayrides are offered at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm Friday, October 12, Saturday, October 13, Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20. The 2-mile, 30-minute ride on Primrose property is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with family; or enjoy a night out with your church groups, Scouts and other organizations, as the modern John Deere tractors pull two wagons each, accommodating 75 people an hour. Breathe in the crisp evening air, taking in the 100-plus acres of rural landscape. Gaze at the visible stars and the moon lighting the way as the hayride travels along the soybean field, into the hayfields, towards Ferson Creek and then follows the tree line back to the barn. The ride is family friendly without haunted decorations and effects, which is what draws many people to this annual event. “It’s hard to find Halloween activities for younger kids who don’t want to be scared or children with special needs who may have sensory sensitivities,” said Alison Jones, Manager of Farm Programs and Interpretive Services. “Our ride is not scary. It may be dark, but it’s not spooky.” Once the ride is complete, head over to the bonfire and roast marshmallows and drink hot chocolate and hot cider provided by Primrose staff. Or add your own chocolate bars and graham crackers to make s’mores. Better yet, make a night of it by bringing dinner to enjoy at one of the many picnic tables. And don’t forget to say hello to the friendly farm animals including donkeys, sheep, goats and cows. “Having a bonfire and being able to see the animals really sets us apart from other hayrides in the area,” Jones said. “The moonlight hayrides are one of our most popular programs, and it’s fun to see many repeat guests from the same groups each year.” Register in advance at www.stcparks.org . The fee is $8 per person for residents and $12 per person for nonresidents. Ages 1 and under are free. Groups of 10 or more receive a $1 discount per person. Primrose Farm is located at 5N726 Crane Road in St. Charles. For more information, call Alison Jones at (630)513-4374. #GlancerMagazine #FallFun #ArtsEntertainment #KaneCounty #StCharlesParkDistrict #StCharles #TrendingNow #FamilyTime #FallFun2018

FALL FUN | Old Fashioned Hayrides & Bonfires at Primrose Farm

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September 2011 - MILKING A COW Milk a cow! Check! It has taken me a few years to find it, but I have finally found a farm that will let the public milk their cows. Most of us city folk have not had the delight of interacting so personally with a cow that really does go “Moo”. They were even the chocolate milk cows, as I used to call them as a kid. It only seemed natural that brown cows produced brown milk. Primrose Farm in St. Charles is owned an operated by the St. Charles Park District. They offer a variety of hands on, interactive farm experiences for all ages. This historic facility is a working farm that provides children ages 4 and over an opportunity to milk cows. The class is tailored to the age group present which makes the hands-on milking experience educational and fun. We worked with 7 year old, Amber, who is a Jersey Cow and weighs approximately 1000 lbs. She produced a whopping 21 lbs of milk for us as we all worked diligently to provide her relief during her morning milking. Afterward, the kids washed all the buckets and milking machines. This program runs rain or shine so dress for the weather. It stormed the day we milked and we all survived. Amongst the many other program offerings we experienced at the farm, we also participated in the Chicken & Egg class for kids 4 and over. We gathered eggs straight from the chicken coop. And although we have done this before at Kline Creek Farm, this experience offered much more interaction with the chickens. We fed them, chased them back in their yard, and were also able to bring our fresh eggs home with us. The kids were so excited to bring their personal collection home. The education offered is amazing and the kids talked about the hows and whys of backyard poultry all the way home. Threshing grain was also on our task list but due to the storm it was too wet. We still learned the differences between wheat and oats and how it is harvested, as well as visited the summer kitchen. Primrose Farm is located at 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL. The phone is 630-513-4370. Website is www.stcparks.org. Call the farm directly or visit the website for specific program details. There is so much to do there. Hours and programs change with the seasons. Program prices range from Free to $15 for a non-resident. – Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #KristenKucharski #MomsLittleBlackBook #MBBHikingNature #MBBOutdoorAdventures #September2011 #KidsTeens #FeaturedBlogger #FeaturedBlog

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