Winter at Hilltop Farm

Hilltop Farm

Suffield, CT

Managed by The Friends of

the Farm at Hilltop, Inc.

Dear Eileen,

After a few weeks of above average temperatures, we have been brought back to reality with a snow-filled reminder that there are still a few more weeks until it is officially Spring. Yet, there are still activities for you at Hilltop and in the future.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place from Friday, February 16 (TODAY!) through Monday, February 19. Bird and nature lovers everywhere unite in the effort to tally as many of the world's bird species as possible over these four days. Combined with other bird counts, GBBC results help create a clearer picture of how birds are faring—whether individual species are are declining, increasing, or holding steady in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and other threats.

Each year FOFAH urges you to be part of this fun and important, participatory science event. See https://www.birdcount.org for specific details.

Hilltop Community Garden

It’s time to register to secure your garden plot for the summer of 2024 at Hilltop Farm’s Community Garden.

Registrations will be open to new gardeners on March 1. All registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Find the link to the Rules and Regulations, as well as, to apply and pay online.

https://www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/copy-of-programs

You will be notified when the garden plots are ready, usually mid-May.

The Annual Tag Sale & Flea Market

Make plans now to join The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop for a “Monster” craft show and flea market in front of Suffield’s “Monster” barn on Saturday, April 27.

Hilltop Farm is a GREAT place for a Tag Sale, Flea Market or Craft Show! Located on Route 159 in Suffield, just south of the Mass border, there is easy access from Agawam, Windsor Locks and Enfield. The historic farmstead has room for dozens of tents and tables, plus plenty of free parking. Suffield’s scout troop will be selling refreshments, and kids can play in the big sand pile while your customers are shopping.

The sale will be Saturday, April 27, with gates opening at 9am. Rain date is Sunday, April 28.

Sign up now for a 12’ x 12’ space for $30. The price goes up to $35 on April 14. Reserve at HilltopFarmSuffield.org/craftshow or leave a message for us at (860)758-0668.

https://www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/events for applications and information.

Time to Become a FOFAH Volunteer?

Interested in becoming actively involved at Hilltop Farm? Become a Friend of the Farm.

We are always looking for help with

Monthly Work Days
Regular Maintenance
Events, Classes & Workshops
Gardening & Grounds
The Monster Tag & Craft Sale
The Annual Antique MotorCycle & Car Show
And so many more opportunities

Please email us or call at 860-758-0668

Original Painting by Laurie Tavino

Coming this Spring & Summer

Sunday Yoga at the Farm will be returning in May, led again by Allison Z.
The Westfield Wheelmen, the local club of the Vintage Base Ball Association calls Hilltop Farm their home field.
Dandelion Explorers - Year round pre-school nature explorers- on going now on Mondays & Thursdays
Essential Canine -Dog Training will continue again in May.
The regional Dog Obedience Club will be meeting and competing weekly at the Farm.
The Hilltop Farm Creamery will be opening this Spring.
And More....

Visit the FOFAH website to learn about what will be happening. The schedule for the games and events for this spring and summer will appear there and are updated regularly.

The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop, Inc.

PO Box 372 1616 Mapleton Ave

Suffield, CT 06078-0372

860-758-0668

www.HilltopFarmSuffield.org