Author: clare

January 2024 at ThorpeWood

It’s been a cold, eventful month at ThorpeWood! This January we welcomed snow to the farm, hosted a few nonprofit and educational groups, and said goodbye to a valued member of our team.  Winter is a time for hunkering down and planning on the farm. During the coldest weather of the year, our outdoor programs Read More »

Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Upcoming community event on February 3 at 2pm! Come to ThorpeWood to learn about how to identify bare trees in the wintertime. We’re delighted to bring back Dakota Durcho, along with his colleague Bob Schwartz, from the Maryland Forest Service to share their wisdom. This is a FREE event! Registration required to attend. Register HERE!

Star Party on the Farm!

Join us on the farm at ThorpeWood for a stargazing gathering! The TriState Astronomers will be bringing telescopes to help us take a closer look at the night sky. Reserve your spot using THIS LINK. Attendees can arrive anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Feel free to bring along your own chairs, blankets, and/or a Read More »

Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision at the Farm!

We are thrilled to welcome Maryland Ensemble Theatre to ThorpeWood for “Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision!” This is an immersive experience based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream wherein audience members are led to various hidden locations around the farm to experience different pieces of the performance. MET is a local theatre nonprofit that strives Read More »

Memories of Trees

Wow, we sure have had a busy start to our Spring! Katie and Clare’s schedules have been packed. Lately we’ve been reflecting on this Spring’s programs and community events, and we’d love to share with you about our tree identification workshop. On a chilly Sunday afternoon in early March, a group of tree-lovers gathered in Read More »