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Vibrant Places: Hike at Messenger Century Farm

March 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

We are pleased to bring back our Vibrant Places tour series in 2019! Experience the Land Conservancy’s work first hand by hiking new trails, connecting with family farmers, and exploring cherished keystone properties.

Join us for the first hike of the year at Messenger Century Farm!

Join us for the first hike of the year at Messenger Century Farm! The 70-acre farm has produced syrup since the early 1800’s and three generations of the Belew family have worked diligently to maintain the sugar bush and operate a pick-your-own blueberry field on the historic property. The original sugar house, noted as the oldest sugar house in Geauga County, still stands! In 2010, a 1910 farm building was renovated into a new sugar house and utilizes the latest sugaring technology.

Join us for a family-friendly hike of the permanently preserved property and a tour of the behind-the-scenes sugaring process on this gorgeous land that Western Reserve Land Conservancy helped to conserve. We’ll end the tour with tasty maple-themed treats!

Event details:
9:45 AM | Meet at Messenger Century Farm
10:00 AM | Welcome
10:15 AM | Hike & Tour
11:30 AM | Enjoy maple themed treats following the hike!

Parking:
Ample parking is available on site.

Attire:
Please wear warm & comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting wet or dirty. Close-toed shoes are recommended. Hikers are encouraged to bring: bug spray, sunscreen, reusable water bottles, hats, and sunglasses.

Food:
Enjoy maple themed appetizers and treats!


This event is sold out! Please contact Amy Ricciardi at or 440-528-4162 to be added to the wait-list.

Thank you for your interest in our Vibrant Places events! Stay tuned for additional Vibrant Places events to be posted.

 

PLEASE NOTE: You may be photographed or recorded by the Western Reserve Land Conservancy during this event. Your image or words may be used in materials prepared by or for the Land Conservancy, including marketing related materials.

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Details

Date:
March 9
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Organizer

Amy Ricciardi
Phone:
4405284162
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Venue

Messenger Century Farm
17098 Messenger Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023-9382 United States + Google Map

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