During our long 20th anniversary (2024, 2025 and into 2026), we're harvesting memories, learnings, and feedback about the many kinds of experiences people have had through TLC Farm -- and how they've influenced peoples' lives far beyond. We plan to make these available as a suite of resources in a world where learning to share life and land is evermore core.

So: how can we do this together?

Firstly, please fill out this form. There's both a short series of questions, and a longer one for those that find more detailed prompts helpful. Anything you're able to share is great -- and feel free to fill out the form on multiple occasions if that works best for you.

Secondly, there's a place to share photos and videos -- from back in the day is great; and/or, please record yourself telling stories, take photos of people, projects, and places that have been influened by the Farm, or the like. We'd love that!

Finally, if you're available to help reach out to people, interview folks, and/or curate the results into compelling compilations, please email 20th@tryonfarm.org . We'd really love your participation, in all the ways!

In a time where the environment is rapidly shifting due to climate change, now more than ever, it's important to support our ecosystems. Biodiversity builds resilience. The more biodiversity there is, the more resilient an ecosystem. Invasive species take over and reduce the biodiversity of an ecosystem.

At TLC Farm, we are actively working to remove invasive species and replant native species to increase the biodiversity on the land. Please come help us in this project series! There will be many work parties with this focus, as invasive species are stubborn and aggressive, which requires our persistence to remove them.

No experience necessary. This work will require light to medium physical labor and tasks can be adjusted to fit your physical abilities. The projects will include path clearing and/or invasive species removal, depending on the day and current needs of the land.

Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided, but if you have tools you like to use, please bring them! We will meet in the Village Green area by the outdoor kitchen, yurt, and composting toilets.

If you plan to come, please RSVP at engagement@tryonfarm.org

(If you like to live spur of the moment, you can come without an rsvp but it really helps us to get a headcount!)

Save the date for our next Land Tending work parties:

Wednesday, August 2 from 10 am-1 pm and

Saturday, August 12 from 3-6 pm.

Join us to celebrate that best of fruits - the APPLE! 

For our fourth annual Apple Festival, we'll explore many wonderful ways to engage with apples - including:

• apple tastings of our many heirloom apple varietals, including Spitzenberg, Liberty, Brown Russet, Gold Rush, Tompkin's King, Calville Blanc D'Hivre, and more!
• apple cider pressing,
• apple-themed cocktails,
• an apple pie contest (bring your best pie!), and
• sharing songs to sing to apple trees.

We'll also have a tour of TLC Farm, with a special emphasis on the orchard, and music and activities for all.
 
This is a fundraiser for TLC Farm's educational programs with a suggested donation of $10-20, but no one turned away for lack of funds (kids are free!). 
 
As always, there is no onsite parking!  Ride your bike or organize carpools and catch the shuttle at Riverdale High School (9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.)