Location: MWFEC

Cost: FREE, family friendly event!

Spring Work Bee

& Local Lunch

When: Saturday, April 20th, 10am to 3pm

Where: MWFEC

How much: FREE.

 At our “Spring is Here!” Work Bee, join other hands in making light work of some of the projects that support the great programming at the farm. Seasonal chores on the list include some for the handy and not-so-handy – there are ways for everyone to pitch in!

And because we appreciate all of our wonderful volunteers, we are hosting a Spring Local Lunch, prepared mostly from local ingredients, in conjunction with the workday. Whether you’re a long-time Wagbo volunteer or this is your first time, come on out for the camaraderie and learn how you can share your skills for our upcoming programming at the farm.

If you are coming to work please dress for the weather. There are a few inside tasks, but it will be mostly outdoor fun. Come out for all or part of the day. 

Northwoods Family Nature Club: 

Earth Day Celebration & Tree Planting 

When: Sunday, April 21st, 1pm

 Where: MWFEC

How much: FREE, family-friendly. 

Attend our monthly gathering of families with children of any age. We have the simple mission of relatively unstructured playtime in the natural world. It's also a great time for parents to meet and talk to other adults whilst the kiddos romp and explore.

This month we are going to plant a tree! In honor of Earth Day, Pine Hill Nursery (Kewadin) has generously donated a Serviceberry tree to the Wagbo Farm. In addition to tree planting and dedication, we will play some outdoor games in celebration of Earth Day and Spring, as well as make a Spring-themed craft.

Where:  MWFEC

How much: FREE.

Local farmer Jen Lewis of Moondog Farm is raising a 30x72' gothic-frame hoop house on the grounds of the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center, and we need your helping hands to complete the task. In exchange for generously donating your time and hard work, we will make sure you are well fed and hydrated while you gain significant hands-on experience installing a hoophouse. This work bee will take place over the course of two days. Let the season extension begin! 

Please note this is a two-day event. Attendance Saturday is not required for Sunday attendance. 

A partnership of ISLAND, the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center, and the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference.

Coming Soon to Wagbo: Clogging Classes!

Where: MWFEC

How much: See class and fee schedules below. 

For more information contact
instructor Jeannine Sladick at simon_says_dance@yahoo.com or 231-536-9766.

 Instructor Jeannine Sladick of East Jordan will be offering her first six-week session of Clogging Classes at the Wagbo Farm. Jeannine performed with the Step Sisters, Step in Time, & Dance All Night, taught dance f◦or 12 years at Concord Montessori and Community School and is the Artistic Director of Dance Attack! - a traditional youth step-dance company.

Clogging is a highly energetic and contagious style of percussive dance that is gaining popularity in the contemporary world with groups such as ‘All That’, who stunned the judges on America’s Got Talent. Come and get energized with this aerobic and joyful dance style!

Class details:

             Age                                Level                                         Time           

            5-7                     Beginning Traditional                5:00-5:30

            8-10                  Beginning Traditional                 5:30-6:00

            11-15                Beginning Contemporary           6:00-7:00

            Adult (16+)    Beg. Trad./Contemporary        7:00-8:00

 Intermediate or advanced classes will be added as needed. Costs are $3 per session or $15 for 6 weeks for 30-minute classes and $5 per session or $25 for 6 weeks for 60-minute classes.

Suggested footwear: (taps not required) comfortable leather soled shoes, jazz sneakers, or taps.