Celebrate agriculture with the whole family at Farm in the Park on Friday, June 12 at Central Park in Aledo.
Join Illinois Extension and our ag education partners in Mercer County: the Farm Bureau, Soil and Water Conservation District, and the YMCA, for a fun-filled afternoon exploring the wonderful ways agriculture makes our world a better place. Activities include:
• Petting Zoo — Meet and feed a variety of friendly farm animals at the free petting zoo.
• Passport to Fun & Prizes — Visit hands-on agriculture education stations and learn something new, then stop by the Farm Bureau table to pick up a prize.
• Horticulture Help — Get gardening tips and resources from Illinois Extension Master Gardeners.
• Farm Equipment Showcase — Check out real farm machinery brought by Mercer County Farm Bureau members.
• Bounce House — Kids will enjoy burning off energy in the fun bounce house provided by the YMCA.
• Ice Cream for 4-H — Cool off with ice cream, and support the Mercer County 4-H Teen Federation through a free-will donation.
We look forward to seeing you there as you explore the wonderful things agriculture has to offer.