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A non-profit 501(c)3 organization exploring life that can be lived on the Guilford County Farm and how it can enrich the lives of Guilford County citizens and others into the long-term future. We are a non-profit (501[c][3]) organization working to develop a community-based solution for the Guilford County Farm through direct engagement with Guilford & Alamance County citizens. The Corporation is

organized as an association of Guilford and Alamance County residents sharing a common interest in economic development and the preservation of open space in their counties. It shall be operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting the awareness of its members and all the residents of their counties regarding activities that affect their properties, the public lands of their counties and the values of those properties. It shall exercise those powers consistent therewith granted to non-profit corporations by the laws of North Carolina, which shall include, but are not limited to the following objectives:

- to support common environmental and economic interests in the area through coordinated communication, information sharing, data collecting and monitoring and dedicated conservation with legislative and executive decision makers.

- to gather, collect and share accurate and objective information that may impact the common interest of the residents within their counties.

- to encourage local government and economic development authorities to work with members with residents of their counties to promote and defend the common interest of the region.

- to support agricultural best management practices and farmland preservation.

Bird Walk, Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 AM with Joe Donahue at the Guilford County Farm Birds are still migrating in and ...
06/15/2026

Bird Walk, Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 AM with Joe Donahue at the Guilford County Farm

Birds are still migrating in and through this birding hot spot. Meet in the Guilford County Farm parking area, 7315 Howerton Road, Gibsonville.

Come at 7:30 am and stay as long as you are able. Free and open to all,. Cancelled if raining.

Good article about endangered birds. many of them like the Meadowlarks, Kestrels, Grasshopper Sparrows, Brown Thrashers...
06/10/2026

Good article about endangered birds. many of them like the Meadowlarks, Kestrels, Grasshopper Sparrows, Brown Thrashers, Bluebirds, Chimney Swifts and Wood Thrush can be found on the farm. https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/15-backyard-birds-disappearing-from-america-faster-than-anyone-realizes-1-388949/?utm_source=m.instagram&utm_medium=referral&utm_id=120246224269540739&utm_content=120246224664000739&utm_term=120246224269530739&utm_campaign=120246224269540739&fbclid=IwY2xjawSWpflleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzNs1PT_43NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6II65Eejugdz3BHj_RtmAddPZUQ29TKtb_1sUwh1S6_nAMVRkr-56_Hhl7zA_aem_Dlpvhxw_kRvth9pGjpl98Q

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Come on down to the plant sale on County Farms! A lot of Native Plants for sale as well as tomatoes, peppers, squash, a...
04/25/2026

Come on down to the plant sale on County Farms!

A lot of Native Plants for sale as well as tomatoes, peppers, squash, annuals and perennials!

Ed Schubert runs the Plant Sale and is a great guy!

See Amazing Wildlife like this American Bittern at The County Farm. This guy made a second appearance last Saturday on...
04/20/2026

See Amazing Wildlife like this American Bittern at The County Farm. This guy made a second appearance last Saturday on our Bird Walk!

04/18/2026

MAKE SURE YOU COME ON DOWN FOR THE NATIVE AND GARDEN PLANT SALE! TH-F From 9-5 and SAT 9-2.

Great Birdwalk today with local bird expert Joe Donahue. Highlights include a American Bittern; two Kestrels; a Northern...
04/18/2026

Great Birdwalk today with local bird expert Joe Donahue. Highlights include a American Bittern; two Kestrels; a Northern Harriers; a Kingbird; a Wilson Snipe; a Red Tailed Hawk; an Orchard Oriole, a Common Yellowthroat; as well as multiple Mockingbirds, White Throated Sparrows, White Crowned Sparrows. As a part of migration season, a flock of double breasted cormorants were also observed flying North!

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03/30/2026

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🪴🌺🌸 Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 1!

The Guilford County Farm Annual Plant Sale starts next week! 🌼

Browse a beautiful selection of annuals, perennials, and vegetable plants available through Saturday, May 30 (or while supplies last). Please note: we accept cash and checks only. Please bring your ID if you plan to pay by check.

⌚️ Shopping Hours:
Wednesday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

📍 Guilford County Farm
7315 Howerton Rd., Gibsonville, NC

For questions, call 336-641-7275 or visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/Parks for more information.

Come join us at the farm for the Big Pick this weekend! Click the link to register!
09/22/2025

Come join us at the farm for the Big Pick this weekend! Click the link to register!

Our first "Big Pick" volunteer day is this week! ​

📍Guilford County Farm, 7315 Howerton Rd., Gibsonville ​

📆 Saturday, September 27 (and Saturday, October 4 if you can't make it this week!)​

🕰️ 9 a.m. to noon ​

Volunteers of all ages will have the unique experience of picking grapes directly from the farm's vineyards. All harvested grapes are then donated to local food banks, shelters, and community kitchens. ​

To register for "The Big Pick," visit: GuilfordCountyNC.gov/BigPick.

The Farm has long been recognized for its diversity of wildlife. You never know what you may see when you visit! From t...
06/14/2025

The Farm has long been recognized for its diversity of wildlife. You never know what you may see when you visit! From the donkeys in the field to the critters on the trails, there's never a shortage of interesting things to see. What are some of the animals, bugs, or interesting things have you seen on your visits?

The Farm is ALIVE with activity over at the wildflower patch! Swamp rose, milkweed, coneflower, tickseed, butterfly flo...
06/11/2025

The Farm is ALIVE with activity over at the wildflower patch! Swamp rose, milkweed, coneflower, tickseed, butterfly flower, goldenrod, and many other native wildflowers are currently in bloom, and the pollinators (AND the monarch butterflies!) are loving it, as are the birds! Bee balm and the sunflowers will be opening up before too long. Don't miss your chance to enjoy it as well. Head over to the Farm and see what's blooming! The wildflower patch is located around the far side of the pond. Please share your photos with us after your visit! (And keep your eye out for details on our upcoming Wildflower Walk on June 29th...details coming soon!)

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7315 Howerton Road
Elon, NC
27244

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