
WESTPORT — Spring, although the iron grip of frigid weather makes it hard to imagine, is only a month away.
And things are already sprouting at Wakeman Town Farm, with a bountiful array of activities planned to welcome the seasonal shift.
They include:
- “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” and roll up for a March 4 Mardi Gras cooking class with chef Raquel Rivera. The menu features fare infused with traditional New Orleans flair, including shrimp with grits and Cajun gumbo with rice. It’s a BYOB event, so bring a favorite libation to wash down the meal. It takes place at 7 p.m. Register by clicking here.
- Healthy soil makes for healthy gardens — and heathy harvests of vegetables, herbs and flowers. It all starts with the soil, though, and Duncan Himmelman, educational horticulturist and advisor for Blau House & Gardens, will lead a March 10 program on how to prep soil into top shape for the growing season. It is set for 7:30 p.m. Register by clicking here.
- Hop on over to the farm at 10:30 a.m. April 19, with little ones bearing baskets, for the annual “Eggstravaganza” egg hunt, of the more popular seasonal attractions. There’ll be plenty of bunny business. Registration is already open; click here to sign up.
- And looking a littler further ahead, registration is also underway for the farm’s spring activities for young children and teens, as well as summer camp.
For questions or more information, email Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, at info@wakemantownfarm.org.


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