Horn Farm Center

Horn Farm Center Engaging in regenerative farming, ecological land stewardship, and community education.

We're excited to *officially* debut the Horn Farm's new Education Trail in just a few days! Want to take a walk with our...
08/28/2026

We're excited to *officially* debut the Horn Farm's new Education Trail in just a few days!

Want to take a walk with our team? 🌳🥾

Sign up for a FREE guided tour on Thursday, September 3rd (6-8pm) or Sunday, September 13th (1:30-3:30pm): hornfarmcenter.org/visit/

Now open to the public, the Horn Farm Education Trail showcases innovative faming and gardening systems alongside recovering natural environments, capturing ways we can grow food while caring for the land.

Take to the Trail with our team this September to learn about regenerative agriculture, restoration, local history, and how YOU can become involved with the Horn Farm's learning landscape!



❇️ This project was funded in part by a grant from the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, supported by the United States National Park Service and the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation.

☀ Next week's class forecast? Foraging seasonal specialties with a chance of crafting!Join us in person...🧺 THIS WEEKEND...
08/27/2026

☀ Next week's class forecast? Foraging seasonal specialties with a chance of crafting!

Join us in person...
🧺 THIS WEEKEND | Sumac - Foraging & Botanical Dyeing | Saturday, August 29 | 11am - 4pm

💙 NEXT WEEKEND | Cyanotypes in the Sun | Saturday, September 5 | 10am - 12pm

Join us virtually...
🥭 Remembering America's "Forgotten" Fruit - All About the Pawpaw (Webinar) | Tuesday, September 1 | 6 - 7:30pm

The Horn Farm Center invites you to create art, forage for local food and craft materials, and learn the stories of the plants that call the lower Susquehanna River region home.

We hope to see you here for some of the last days of summer. Check out our website for registration and details ⬇
https://hornfarmcenter.org/classes/

"The growers we support are working tirelessly to foster a regenerative future—one where native perennials and tree crop...
08/27/2026

"The growers we support are working tirelessly to foster a regenerative future—one where native perennials and tree crops are the norm rather than the exception, where biodiversity abounds, and where farming leaves a lighter impact on the land."
💬 hornfarmcenter.org/pawpaw-festival-2026-psa/

Ever wondered what the Pawpaw Festival really means for the Horn Farm Center and friends?

The fruit itself is only part of the story! This whirlwind year for local pawpaws and other tree fruits puts our largest annual event into perspective. Without so many pawpaws, what--and who--are we really celebrating?

Read more in our latest blog post: hornfarmcenter.org/pawpaw-festival-2026-psa/

We're so excited for the festivities that await on September 19th! Join us for new spins on pawpaw (ice cream, anyone??), new educational programs, orchard tours, family activities, and more!

The Pawpaw Festival is your invitation to experience not just the pawpaw, but a regenerative vision in the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands.

🌳 Learn more: hornfarmcenter.org/pawpawfest/
🎟️ Purchase tickets: events.humanitix.com/york-pawpaw-festival-2026

You can play a part in shaping the Horn Farm's learning landscape! Check out our upcoming volunteer days at hornfarmcent...
08/27/2026

You can play a part in shaping the Horn Farm's learning landscape! Check out our upcoming volunteer days at hornfarmcenter.org/volunteer/

Many hands don't just make light work--they make our mission possible. Our small team needs your help as we head into a busy fall:

🪏 Expanding space in the demonstration field
🌳 Taking care of trees in areas we're reforesting
🧺 Harvesting and processing American hazelnuts--a crop we're exploring to bring together farming and restoration.

There's no shortage of things to get done! Whether you're looking to break a sweat, learn from our team, or connect with community, we hope to see you out there!

🍴Tastes of place, 🧺 local crafts, and 🌳 connection with the land–it’s all taking place September 17-20!How will you cele...
08/25/2026

🍴Tastes of place, 🧺 local crafts, and 🌳 connection with the land–it’s all taking place September 17-20!

How will you celebrate the Wild & Uncommon of the Lower Susquehanna with us?:
hornfarmcenter.org/pawpawfest/

Tickets are on sale for the signature event of Wild & Uncommon Weekend: the 22nd annual ❇️ York County Pawpaw Festival ❇️ at the Horn Farm Center. But don’t forget!: You can enrich your experience by joining a variety of other events taking place all weekend long!

With the help of local businesses and nonprofits that share our love for the land, we’re highlighting places, people, products, and, of course, the iconic pawpaw that calls the Riverlands home!

Explore our ecosystem with tastings, tours, family activities, and more–the full calendar of events with links to sign up is available at hornfarmcenter.org/pawpawfest/wild-uncommon-weekend-guide/

Wild & Uncommon Weekend wouldn’t be imaginable without our 🌳 collaborating partners 🌳 and ✨ generous sponsors. ✨

🌳 Collusion Tap Works
🌳 Hellam Township Administration
🌳 Kreutz Creek Library
🌳 Lancaster Conservancy
🌳 Leg Up Farmers Market
🌳 Locally Seasoned
🌳 Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association
🌳 Susquehanna National Heritage Area
🌳 Watershed Alliance of York PA
🌳 White Clover Farm

✨ Ernst Conservation Seeds
✨ France Paskey Swope Pugh
✨ Klinge
✨ Lisa Naples Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
✨ Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks
✨ Natural Awakenings of South Central PA
✨ Powerstream Solar & Electric LLC
✨ Richards Energy Group, Inc.
✨ Shumaker PDT
✨ Sides Wealth Advisory Group
✨ UPMC

08/25/2026

Something is ripening in the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands! Are you familiar with the pawpaw?

Throughout September, join the Horn Farm in celebrating the funky taste, fleeting season, and fascinating history of North America’s largest edible tree fruit.

Local pawpaws are less abundant this year due to a late freeze in April. But we’re still looking forward to classes, tastings, and other ways to savor this unusual and iconic food. Fill your basket with us:

💻 WEBINAR: Remembering America’s “Forgotten” Fruit | Tuesday, September 1st (6-7:30pm)

🧺 CLASS: Late Summer Foraging Walk | Sunday, September 13th (10am-12pm)

🍴 CLASS: Uncommon Foods of the Lower Susquehanna | Friday, September 18th (5:30-8pm)

❇️ THE BIG EVENT: 22nd annual York County Pawpaw Festival at the Horn Farm Center | Saturday, September 19th (9am-5pm)

Sign up for classes: hornfarmcenter.org/classes/
Pawpaw Festival info and tickets: hornfarmcenter.org/pawpawfest/

There’s more to eating locally than celebrating the seasons. 🍴🌳When we champion those foods that grow naturally in our p...
08/21/2026

There’s more to eating locally than celebrating the seasons. 🍴🌳

When we champion those foods that grow naturally in our place, we’re advocating for a regenerative future. Pawpaws, elderberries, and other “Wild & Uncommon” foods are helping to shape a world where farming and ecology live in harmony. Where we’re not just feeding people, but healthy, whole landscapes!

And the best part? No flavor compromised! 😋

Get ready to savor the Wild & Uncommon tastes of the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands, September 17-20.

The York County Pawpaw Festival on September 19th is just one dish in a potluck of food-centered offerings! Visit our 🗺️ Wild & Uncommon Weekend Guide 🗺️ for the full calendar, event details, and links to sign up: hornfarmcenter.org/pawpawfest/wild-uncommon-weekend-guide/

What flavors will you experience?

🌳 Learn More: hornfarmcenter.org/pawpawfest/
🎟️ Pawpaw Festival tickets: events.humanitix.com/york-pawpaw-festival-2026

💙 Slow down, connect with your creative side, and make something beautiful at Horn Farm. 🌿Join us for a hands-on cyanoty...
08/21/2026

💙 Slow down, connect with your creative side, and make something beautiful at Horn Farm. 🌿

Join us for a hands-on cyanotype experience where you’ll explore the land, gather inspiration from nature, experiment with light and shadow, and create your own seasonal artwork to take home.

No experience necessary—just come as you are. You’ll have plenty of guidance, space to experiment, and the freedom to make something uniquely yours. ✨

Leave with ready-to-frame prints, a new creative skills, and maybe a little more inspiration than you arrived with.

Come create, explore, and enjoy the process. 💙

Register today 👉🏼 https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?id=1381&reset=1

This is your 🪧 sign 🪧 to take a walk with us! hornfarmcenter.org/visit/ Thanks to a grant from the Susquehanna National ...
08/21/2026

This is your 🪧 sign 🪧 to take a walk with us!
hornfarmcenter.org/visit/

Thanks to a grant from the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, the Horn Farm has created a new educational walking trail! Now open to the public, this family-friendly trail traverses our learning landscape, teaching visitors about regenerative agriculture, environmental restoration, and local history. 🌳🥾

Join us for a 🌳 Grand Opening Guided Walk 🌳 to explore the trail and learn from our staff:

🥾 Thursday, September 3rd (6-8pm)
🥾 Sunday, September 13th (1:30-3:30pm)

Registrations are now open at hornfarmcenter.org/visit/



❇️ This project was funded in part by a grant from the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, supported by the United States National Park Service and the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation

🥭🍌 With pawpaw palooza right around the corner, we're kicking off the long-awaited season early with a virtual offering:...
08/21/2026

🥭🍌 With pawpaw palooza right around the corner, we're kicking off the long-awaited season early with a virtual offering:

🧺 Remembering American's "Forgotten" Fruit: All About the Pawpaw | VIRTUAL | Tuesday, September 1st | 6:00 - 7:30pm

💻 Tune in and discover the story of pawpaw, including its identity, ecology, history, ethnobotany, and so much more.

Bring your questions and your curiosities - we'll leave room for a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. Sign up below ⬇

🔗 https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?id=1383&reset=1

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Hallam, PA
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