Explore the unique flower farm experience.
For a decade, the Summer Twilight Series has been a beloved tradition in southern Illinois, bringing farmers, educators, and community members together to explore the diversity and innovation of local agriculture. The final summer program is scheduled for August 18 at 6 p.m. at Wild Child Flower Farm.
Wild Child Flower Farm is locally owned and operated in Sumner by the Weiss Family. What started as a U-Pick in 2020 has quickly turned into more. In the spring, they offer a variety of Tulips and Daffodils. During the summer, their 20 rows are filled with beautiful summer blooms, including Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, and more. Customers can come experience the field of flowers and pick their own bouquet! Wild Child Flower Farm also has an on-farm pop-up vendor fair. If you are considering this type of growing venture, join us to learn the process, liability, and management of a U-Pick operation.
Explore the Summer Twilight Series
Whether you're a local producer looking to diversify, have an interest in selling fresh products, or are simply curious about where your food comes from, these evening gatherings are your chance to connect directly with the people behind the region’s vibrant food and farm economy. Held once a month on Monday evenings from May through August, each meeting will feature a different farm or direct-market outlet, showcasing a range of production methods and marketing strategies. Tour working farms, see operations up close, and ask questions directly to producers and Extension educators.
There is no cost to attend these in-person programs, but registration is required. To register online for any or all of the meetings in this series, visit go.illinois.edu/twilightseries or call 618-695-2441.