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SUMMARY:Putting Food By: Can and Preserve Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A Billings Backyard  Virtual Workshop  \nHave you ever wanted to capture the freshness and beauty of the harvest season and have it year-round? Well\, now you can with the Billings Backyard Series September Workshop on Putting Food By! From the safety of your own kitchen learn how to “put up” this season’s harvest using two of the most abundant and loved foods\, Apples and Tomatoes. Chef Emery Gray will take you through the process of canning tomatoes\, and then making applesauce and apple butter to preserve using the water bath method of canning. Live virtual instruction includes ample time for questions and troubleshooting. Let’s have fun in the kitchen together! \nAll are welcome\, however this workshop is best for first-time or beginner canners. \nInstructor: Chef Emery Gray \nAbout Chef Emery:  \nEmery Gray\, a Woodstock\, Vermont-based chef\, had a passion for food at a very young age. Seeing the way that people connected through the growing\, sharing and cooking of food\, inspired her to make a career in the kitchen. She attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park\, NY\, earning her Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Traveling the country and the world has translated into a deep appreciation for sustainability of local food systems\, and all types of outdoor pursuits year-round. In her experiences she has held titles as Baker for a private school\, and Chef for a farm market\, bakery\, and catering company. Currently\, Emery is employed by the Woodstock Inn and Resort as Pastry Chef de Partie. \nWorkshop Materials (provided by the participant) \nRecipes and preparation information will be provided ahead of the workshop. Materials you will need to have: \n\nCanning rack for inside the pot. Note: make sure your pot is big enough to fit the rack and tall enough to cover the jars.\nCanning jars with tops and rings. Note: Chef Emery suggests doing two pint jars for the applesauce and two 8 oz jars for the apple butter.\nCanning jar lifter\nCanning funnel\nApples\nSugar and spices\, salt\, lemon juice\nBlender or food mill\n\nFee: $15/person; members $10 \n\n\nRegister: \n\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today. We will be using Zoom for this virtual workshop. Prior to the event\, you will receive instructions and a link to the workshop. If you have questions\, or wish to register by phone\, call 802-457-2355. \nRegister for the program here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/putting-food-by-can-and-preserve-workshop/
LOCATION:VT
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Quilt Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Explore the juried exhibition of locally-made quilts. Enjoy quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/34th-annual-quilt-exhibition-2020-09-07/
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Quilt Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Explore the juried exhibition of locally-made quilts. Enjoy quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/34th-annual-quilt-exhibition/2020-09-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T100000
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SUMMARY:Pollination Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of our flower and vegetable gardens and learn about the importance of native bees\, butterflies\, and other pollinators onsite at Billings Farm from August 28 through August 31 and online from August 31 through September 4. \nExplore the Sunflower House in full bloom! Play our “What’s Blooming!” game using a guide to the sunflowers provided by Billings Farm. Win Billings Farm cheese in the #VTSunflowerHouse Instagram Challenge! Take your best sunflower pics and tag @billingsfarm on Instagram – make sure to use #VTSunflowerHouse. \nNOTE: Masks must be worn at all times on the Billings Farm site\, including in the Sunflower House. If there are people in your Instagram Challenge photos\, they must be wearing masks for your photo to be considered. \nDaily activities include a family-friendly pollinator-themed Story Walk\, a self-guided Meditation Walk along the Ottauquechee River. “Bee” sure to stop by the Dairy Bar for our Pollinator Special: Billings Farm Homemade Honey Ice Cream! The Dairy Bar is open from 11:00-4:00. \nBring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures\, see our farm animals\, and learn about Vermont’s rural history. Find bee-centric products in our Gift Shop\, including a variety of honey from local producers\, and Billings Farm’s Pollinator Recipes\, also available online (Download Here). \nSpecial Happenings \nFriday\, Saturday & Monday\nPollinator craft: Make Wool Butterflies \nSaturday\nDo the Honeybee Dance: 11:00 & 1:00\nKids can buzz around to music\, led by Billings Farm staff \nBehind the Magic of the Sunflower House: 12:00 & 2:00\nMeet Ben Pauly\, creator of the magical Sunflower House\, and master gardener at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Learn how he designed this amazing natural wonder and what you can plant to support pollinators. \nSunday\nDo the Honeybee Dance: 11:00 & 1:00\nKids can buzz around to music\, led by Billings Farm staff \nMeet a Beekeeper: 12:00 & 2:00\nLocal beekeeper Troy Hall\, of Hall Apiaries will speak about beekeeping and answer your questions about raising bees. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/pollination-celebration/2020-08-31/
LOCATION:VT
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SUMMARY:Pollination Celebration Online!
DESCRIPTION:Visit Billings Farm at Home online  to learn how to make a simple bee bath for your garden. Find out how Billings Farm became a certified “bee-friendly” farm\, and download pollinator information and activities on our website.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/pollination-celebration-online-2/
LOCATION:VT
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SUMMARY:Thursday Threads - An Online Program
DESCRIPTION:Keep your hands and minds busy with weekly fiber crafts and facts about wool and other fabric fibers on Thursdays during the Quilt Exhibition\, beginning July 23 at Billings Farm at Home.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/thursday-threads-2/2020-08-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T100000
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SUMMARY:Time Travel Tuesdays - An Online Program
DESCRIPTION: Travel back in time online at Billings Farm at Home to learn about the history of farm and daily life at Billings Farm and in Vermont.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/time-travel-tuesdays-2019/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:– An Online Program
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SUMMARY:Sunflower House Opens Today
DESCRIPTION:Explore and bask in the beauty of thousands of sunflowers and over 50 different varieties ranging from 18 inches to 14 feet in height form the rooms and hallways in a maze-like structure.   \n“With recent rains and hot summer days the sunflowers are popping up quite nicely\,” says Benjamin Pauly\, Master Gardener at the Woodstock Inn & Resort and creator and designer of this unique garden. This year’s design is a one-way flow that allows for social distancing and safe enjoyment. In addition to its beauty\, the Sunflower House serves as a food source for birds\, bees and butterflies.  \nThe Sunflower House is expected to be in full bloom mid-August until mid-September.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/sunflower-house-opens-today/
LOCATION:VT
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SUMMARY:Tractor Days
DESCRIPTION:Tractor Days fun continues Sunday\, August 2 with the 20th Annual Antique Tractor Day. \nWatch the tractor parade at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM and cheer on your favorite tractor in the “Slow Race” at 1:00 PM. Meet the tractor exhibitors and hear about the historical background and restoration of each tractor. \n(Note: All tractor exhibitors have pre-registered and met requirements to participate in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting in future events\, call 802-457-2355.) \nKids can have fun making bubbles and riding pedal tractors! Pedal tractors will be available each day from 11AM-3PM. Take a tractor-themed Story Walk. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures\, see our farm animals\, visit the gardens and learn about Vermont’s rural history. The Dairy Bar opens at 11AM and serves Vermont ice cream and other Billings Farm dairy products. Billings Farm’s award-winning cheeses will be available for purchase at the Dairy Bar and in our outdoor Gift Shop. \nOn Monday\, August 3 watch the parade and learn more about antique tractors ONLINE and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. \nNote: As of July 1\, the Billings Farm & Museum site will be limited to a maximum capacity of 225 people at one time\, per State of Vermont guidance\, and face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site\, including the outdoors. Learn more about visiting Billings Farm safely and find a full list of what to visit at Billings Farm here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/tractor-days-2020-2020-08-02/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T100000
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SUMMARY:Tractor Days
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1 will feature tractor-drawn wagon rides from 11 AM – 3 PM (riders will be limited by social distancing). \nThe fun continues Sunday\, August 2 with the 20th Annual Antique Tractor Day. \nWatch the tractor parade at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM and cheer on your favorite tractor in the “Slow Race” at 1:00 PM. Meet the tractor exhibitors and hear about the historical background and restoration of each tractor. \n(Note: All tractor exhibitors have pre-registered and met requirements to participate in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting in future events\, call 802-457-2355.) \nBoth days: Kids can have fun making bubbles and riding pedal tractors! Pedal tractors will be available each day from 11AM-3PM. Take a tractor-themed Story Walk. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures\, see our farm animals\, visit the gardens and learn about Vermont’s rural history. The Dairy Bar opens at 11AM and serves Vermont ice cream and other Billings Farm dairy products. Billings Farm’s award-winning cheeses will be available for purchase at the Dairy Bar and in our outdoor Gift Shop. \nOn Monday\, August 3 watch the parade and learn more about antique tractors ONLINE and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. \nNote: As of July 1\, the Billings Farm & Museum site will be limited to a maximum capacity of 225 people at one time\, per State of Vermont guidance\, and face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site\, including the outdoors. Learn more about visiting Billings Farm safely and find a full list of what to visit at Billings Farm here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/tractor-days-2020/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T120000
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CREATED:20200723T183208Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Backyard Series: Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grow Compost would like to share our love of compost with you in a workshop to be held at Billings Farm & Museum on Saturday\, July 25 from 9AM to 12PM. \nVermont now prohibits food scraps from going to landfill. Lucky for us\, these scraps are full of nutrients that can benefit our soils\, help us to grow organic food and keep dangerous greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. \nDiscover the benefits of “closing the loop” with your own household food scraps in this interactive\, hands-on demonstration of a healthy compost and digesting system. \nSpend a few hours with us outdoors and learn: \nHow to contain your backyard compost\nWhere to locate your pile or bin\nWhat to put into your compost pile (and what to avoid!)\nHow to manage your compost pile\nTroubleshooting\nHarvesting your compost\nAlternatives to a backyard bin (pick up service\, or drop-off composting)\nAs well as these important details: \nHow to avoid issues with wildlife\nHow to use your compost after harvest\nVisiting Billings Farm Safely: This workshop will be held outdoors; social distancing and face coverings are required (safety details). \nRegistration for this event is non-refundable. Call 802-457-2355 for more details. Register here>
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/billings-backyard-series-composting-workshop/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T160000
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SUMMARY:Foodie Fridays - An Online Program
DESCRIPTION:Visit Billings Farm at Home and discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes.  
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays-2/2020-07-17/
LOCATION:VT
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