Twin lambs, newly hatched chicks, and baby pigs are among the dozens of new faces you will find at Howell Living History Farm these days, as well as a few colonies of bees.

On Saturday, April 5, visitors to the 130-acre working farm will be able to meet these animals up close during the farm’s annual New Faces Day.

Throughout the day, farmers will be present to introduce visitors to babies born this spring, as well as to other animals. Walk-in visits to the henhouse, sheep barn, and pig pen will be permitted. Visitors to the main barn will be able to meet the farm’s new workhorses, Jessie, Jack, and Chet, and new ox, Chris. Children who come closest to guessing their weights will receive prizes. Animal visiting hours are 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Mr. Hughes, the farm’s beekeeper, will inspect the farm’s hives from 1:00 - 1:30pm and at 2:00pm, present an hour long presentation, “Life of a Bee Colony”.

Children's craft program: Animal Puppet
Groups of eight or more must pre-register
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Approximate time to complete project: 20 minutes
Materials fee: $2.00