10th Annual Garden Party at FARRM
Spend Mother's Day at FARRM, and support our local greenhouse opening for the 2024 season!
Date and time
Location
FARRM Rescue
FARRM Rescue Near Wetaskiwin, AB CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
FARRM's first opening day of the season is officially set for May 11th!
What can you expect at this event?
Join us for an up close and personal experience with our residents. Our tour offers a special chance for you to hear about each one of our residents: learn their stories, see their quirks, and experience their personalities.
Shop our greenhouse and marketplace - there will be hundreds of outdoor seedlings, indoor plants, plant/garden accessories, and other unique FARRM merchandise.
Build your own bee waterer and help the bees stay hydrated during the hot Alberta summer (additional cost).
Vegan snacks available (by donation).
Schedule
11am: Gates open; visitors are able to shop the greenhouse and marketplace or build a bee waterer, while eating snacks (by donation)
1pm: Tour begins (includes a 45-60 minute tour of the sanctuary)
2pm until closing: Visit with the animals, shop, build a bee waterer, and relax
Please check out our FAQs for answers to some of the more popular questions!
Frequently asked questions
We are located just east of Wetaskiwin. The exact address/directions will be sent 2-3 days prior, along with a waiver. Please check your Spam or Junk folder in your email account, as sometimes the email is filtered there. NOTE: Please make sure all attendees in your group sign the waiver.
When you arrive at FARRM, you will be directed where to park. Please DO NOT park on the gravel road. As parking can be limited, please consider car-pooling if possible.
We are ALWAYS in need of wet cat food (the cats love Friskies shredded) and cat litter (lightweight clumping). You're welcome to bring produce for the other residents, but please note that you MAY NOT feed it to any residents without permission, and food IS NOT permitted in the enclosures.
Absolutely! Please check with any FARRM volunteer about the location where you can leave yard sale donations. If you have large/heavy items, please leave them in your vehicle if you require assistance.
Ensure you wear clothing that you don’t mind possibly getting dirty or nibbled on by goats. Please also wear farm-appropriate footwear (e.g. closed-toe sturdy shoes/boots/hiking shoes, or rubber boots). We also suggest dressing in layers given how fickle the Alberta summer weathe
Yes! Please ask and we will direct you to the location.
Unfortunately, transferring tickets is not possible due to planning needs. We schedule events months in advance, and have to cancel if the minimum capacity is not met.