Follow Along with Our Annual Farm Events!
Be part of the journey. We invite you to experience the magic of the changing seasons. Come along for a year of farm adventures, including animal updates and behind-the-scenes moments—right from the first sprout of spring to the golden harvest. Don’t miss a single chapter of our annual story; join us for the seasonal fun!
Events
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Tornado Season Begins
The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Foraging Morel Mushrooms
Traditional SkillsForaging for morels is part Easter egg hunt, part high-stakes treasure hunt, and 100% woodland magic! When spring wakes up, these brainy, honeycomb-textured treasures pop up around dead elms or …
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Wean the Winter Piglets
The Farm Missouri, United StatesLivestockWeaning piglets is basically a rowdy piglet graduation ceremony—complete with graduation screams! It is the high-energy process of transitioning piglets from an all-you-can-drink warm milk buffet to "big pig" food. The separation from mom causes a chorus of loud, characteristic "calls" as they realize the milk bar is closed. Piglets spend the first few days …
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Eastern Redbuds are Blooming
What Nature's DoingAs the winter chill finally breaks, the Eastern Redbud stages a breathtaking, magenta-pink magic trick! Often called the "harbinger of spring," these cheerful understory trees don't bother waiting for leaves to appear. Instead, they explode in a profusion of rosy, pea-shaped blossoms that cover their bare branches and even sprout directly from the trunk in …
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Humming Birds Arrive
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingThe "Hummingbird Highway" is officially open at Hewnhaven! Our tiny, speedy summer residents have returned to Southern Missouri, buzzing around the feeders and battling over the best nectar spots. Come watch these iridescent aerial acrobats fuel up; it’s a tiny, high-speed, sugar-fueled show you won't want to miss! Event Highlights: Aerial Battles: Watch the feisty …
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Coyotes Pups are Born
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingBreeding occurs earlier in the year, peaking from mid-February into early March, with a gestation period of roughly 60 to 63 days. April through May is a high-activity period as parents hunt more to feed their young, often leading to increased sightings and potential conflicts. Both parents care for the pups, which start emerging from …
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Spring Turkey Season
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsSpring turkey hunting is essentially a high-stakes, caffeine-fueled chess match played in a sunrise-lit, waking forest. It is arguably one of the most interactive hunts, where you are not just waiting, but actively screaming (via calls) at a bird that often screams back in a boisterous, adrenaline-pumping gobble that makes the hair on your neck …
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Flowering Dogwoods are Blooming
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingWhen the dogwoods bloom, it's as if the forest decided to throw a fancy white-and-pink party to celebrate spring! These trees shake off the winter blues, covering their branches in showy, star-shaped bracts (which are actually modified leaves, not petals!) before the green foliage even appears. It’s a brief, magical, two-week spectacle that makes …
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White-tailed Fawns are Born
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingMost does produce twins after their first year. Newborns are hidden in dense cover or tall grass for the first few weeks to avoid predators and are often left alone by the mother, which is normal. They can walk within hours and begin following their mothers after about a month. Appearance: Newborns have spots and …
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Making Redbud Jelly
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsWe'll turn our backyard’s pink explosion into something edible! With a big basket we'll strip some of the gorgeous magenta blooms from the Eastern Redbud branches—they taste surprisingly like tart. The result? A stunning, jewel-toned, jelly that smells slightly floral and tastes like a delicate blend of strawberry and grape. It’s sweet, floral, and …
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Turkeys Hatch
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingHens typically lay their eggs in April and begin a 28-day incubation period, resulting in the hatching of young poults around this time. While most hatching occurs early, renesting attempts can lead to broods appearing as late as August. Young turkeys (poults) are mobile and able to feed themselves within a day or two of …
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Summer Begins
The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.