The Farm has a new storage building thanks to a generous grant from the Waxahachie Foundation. The 8’ x 16’ shed, manufactured by Quality Storage Buildings in Itasca, is a helpful complement to the meeting pavilion at the Farm. Items Read More …
The STEM Garden Project led a field trip to the Farm on May 8, 2025, to provide Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD) Life Skills Classes students the opportunity to learn about the fascinating natural heritage of the Texas Blackland Prairie. Read More …
The Prairie Wildlife & Wildflower Adventure on Sunday, April 27th, was a lot of fun! Visitors enjoyed going on wildflower walks led by knowledgeable guides with a passion for native flora, watching the awesome beauty of bees and butterflies alighting Read More …
The Ellis County Master Gardeners Expo on Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a great success. LOTS of kids and families came through the Children’s Area and participated in the seedball making and/or coloring and crafts activities at the Rural Heritage Read More …
The Farm had a very active and productive year. The Board planned three major public events: Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure on Sunday, April 28, 2024, which was cancelled due to rain but the wildflowers were nonetheless beautiful; Tour of Read More …
The Board of Directors is planning for the future of the Farm. The principal issues being considered are (1) how to continue the mission of the Farm based on a more sustainable organizational model; (2) seeking local government or an Read More …
The Farm hosted a tour of the Farm by the Ennis Heritage Society and Ellis County Historical Commission on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Lu Ann Aday, Current Owner of the property and President of the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Read More …
FARM HERITAGE DAY, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Farm WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!! It was A HOT, BUT BEAUTIFUL, Sunday Afternoon in the Country! Farm Headquarters was filled with lots of kids and families with fun things for everyone to Read More …
A NEW Junior Farmer Family Membership was introduced this year at Farm Heritage Day. This introductory annual membership for families with children was available for $5.00 only on Farm Heritage Day. The kids in families who joined received a Junior Read More …
The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) featured an article on the Farm in a recent newsletter. The NPAT mission “is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies, savannas, and other grasslands in Texas.” We applaud the Read More …