Spring Workshops & events 2026

Puddles, songbirds, crisp air – the spirit of spring lures us out of our winter hibernation. Join us at Aurora Farm as we flow in our garden preparations, maple tree tapping and birthing plans.

Check out our new and improved line up of spring workshops and celebrations to help you get into the spirit of spring!

Celebrate the Spirit of Spring

Thursday, April 16th – 6pm-8pm

Join Louise to celebrate the arrival of spring!  The campfire will likely still be brewing up Manitoba Maple Syrup.  Baby trees will be sprouting roots. In the studio, help us taste test some new herbal tea combinations!  We will also be testing some of Louise’s new herbal skin creations!  Of course, we’ll have a quick barn tour for some critter dopamine happiness.

This event is free but registration is required: https://aurorafarm.ca/product/celebrate-the-spirit-of-spring/

Red Dress Earth Day at Aurora Farm

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 5pm to 8pm 
Location: Aurora Farm, 4265 Waverley St

Join in for community, learning and preparation as we gather at Aurora Farm in the spirit of action, reflection and solidarity to prepare for Red Dress Day.

  • Teachings Around the Fire: Gather around the campfire with Cedar Clements, Travis Barsy and Susie Krivak of Changemaker 231 who will be giving teachings and offering space for reflection, learning and grounding.
  • Special Guest Jamie Black, RedDress Project creator artist will present an informal artist talk at 6pm.  For over 16 years, Jamie has built the Red Dress icon to represent this critical social justice movement.  Never before has a work of art become such a widespread representation to be named a National Day of Awareness.  
  • Red Dress Preparation: Bring a red dress to be respectfully smudged in preparation for display. Participants are encouraged to approach this with care, as these dresses hold deep meaning and represent lives lost.
  • Seed Packages:  Help make seed packages to giveaway at the May 5th rally. 
  • Gifts for Volunteers and Elders:  Aurora Farm will be donating gift bags for the Volunteers and Elders making the May 5th walk possible.  We will be putting those gift bags together this evening so help with many hands will make light work! 
  • Felt and Beaded Red Dress Pins: Take part in a hands-on bead-in to create pins that honour and remember MMIWG2S+ while fostering connection and conversation. 

All are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to come together in a good way, to prepare both practically and spiritually for May 5 and the ongoing call for justice.

Aurora Farm is on Treaty One and recognizes the colonial harms to Indigenous people worldwide.  We acknowledge the traditional knowledge of Indigenous women and seek to join in solidarity with the MMIW2S+ movement to create a more just society.
This event is co-sponsored by Changemakers 231 Inc. and the Council of Canadians.
 
Beginner Gardening Workshop 
Saturday April 25, 9am – 12pm
 

Want to try your hand at gardening this summer but aren’t sure where to start?  This workshop will introduce the basics of how and when to plant, how to prepare your soil, how to feed and weed.  You will leave this workshop with some bedding plants, seeds and compost to get your gardens growing.

Register here: https://aurorafarm.ca/product/beginner-gardening-workshop/

Introduction to Dairy Goats

Saturday, May 2nd – 9am – 12pm

This workshop will be an overview of our best practices for our herd of Dairy Goats:  milking, shelter, first aid and vet care, basic management, and herd dynamics. Plus we will talk about – and taste – a few samples of the milk products that you can make at home!

A mini version of our 3 Day Goat School for anyone interested in Dairy Goats.

Register here: https://aurorafarm.ca/product/introduction-to-dairy-goats/

Introduction to Backyard Chickens – May 9th, 9am-12pm

Keeping a small flock of Heritage Hens can be a rewarding endeavour and nutritional boost to your home food security.  We will cover the basics of shelter, food, wellness care and predator-proofing.  You will definitely want your own clutch after this session!

Register here: https://aurorafarm.ca/product/backyard-chicken-workshop/

Talk with the Animals – May 23rd, 10am – 11:30am

This is a fun, interactive workshop for people of all ages.  We will spend time with the horses, the alpacas, the goats and the chickens.  We will learn some basics of animal handling, animal behaviour and how to manage our own body language to be able to communicate better.

Register here: https://aurorafarm.ca/product/talk-with-the-animals/

Our regular workshops with multiple dates are also listed below:

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