UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00-4:00 P.M. - "Prairie Wildlife & Wildflower Adventure"
In association with the Indian Trail Chapter of the Master Naturalists, Texas Wildlife Association, & Ellis County Museum, Inc.
- Enjoy interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and tours learning about the wildlife, flowers, plants and trees native to the rich Blackland Prairie of Texas
- Come join in a great adventure for kids, families, school, church & scouting groups, photographers and anyone who wants to have a fun and engaging Sunday afternoon in the country
- Admission and Activities are free
PAST EVENTS
2018 Christmas Tree Decorating Party
A special thanks to Master Naturalist Don Happ for harvesting two lovely Christmas Trees and Girl Scout Service Unit 251 in Waxahachie for making the historic decorations and beautifully decorating the trees at a Christmas tree decorating party at the Farm.Sunday, September 30, 2018 - "Farm Fun Day"
An event co-hosted with the Indian Trail Chapter of the Master Naturalists, Ellis County Museum, Inc., & Waxahachie Chautauqua Assembly
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Noah Abbate was the winner of the Farm Fun Day Photo Contest, held on September 30, 2018, at the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, with a lovely photo of yellow flowers near a tree at farm headquarters.As the contest winner, Noah received a $50.00 gift certificate to Boyce Feed & Grain and a free Charter Family Membership in the Rural Heritage Farm. In addition to being posted on the Rural Heritage Farm website and Facebook page, the winning photo will be printed and displayed at the McKinney-Aday Farm House at the Heritage Farm.
- The Invitation
- Video Welcoming Visitors to Farm Fun Day
- Girl Scouts' Video and Photos of Farm Fun Day
- Drone Video of Farm Fun Day
- Slide Show of Farm Fun Day
Sunday, April 29, 2018 - "Wildflower & Nature Walk"
An event co-hosted with the Indian Trail Chapter of the Master Naturalists
- Tour of natural areas at the farm to learn about Texas Blackland Prairie flora and fauna
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Leaslie Deville was the Winner of the Wildflower & Nature Walk Photo Contest with the lovely photo of a Bee on a Flower!As the contest winner, Leaslie received a free Charter Family Membership in the Rural Heritage Farm, which extends through December 31, 2019. In addition to being posted on the Rural Heritage Farm website and Facebook page, the winning photo has been printed and displayed at the McKinney-Aday Farm House at the Heritage Farm.
- The Invitation
- Drone Video of the Wildflower & Nature Walk Event
Sunday, October 1, 2017 - Rural Heritage Day
An event to introduce the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm