February Fun at Sunrise Community Farm: Snow Days and Special Events!

You're Invited to a Valentine's Day Dance & February Birthday Bash!

Date: February 14th

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Sunrise Community Farm

Celebrate love and February birthdays in our cozy, heated Timberframe Barn!

Enjoy:

• Live music by The Unsustainables with Tim Stambaugh as opening artist

• Delicious food and refreshments

• Create and savor s’mores and hot chocolate while snuggling by an outdoor campfire

• Free bunny-cuddles

• Plenty of photo opportunities

• Family-friendly fun!

  
  

Dress code: Come as you are!

Donations gratefully accepted. Help support our community events.

Let's dance the night away and celebrate love in all its forms!

Looking for a sweet treat for your loved ones on Valentine's Day?

Blackberry Jam: A Taste of Summer

We are preparing blackberry jam using blackberries from our farm, harvested during the summer!

Savor the sweet and tangy taste of summer with our homemade blackberry jam.

Made with fresh, handpicked blackberries, our jam is bursting with flavor. It's perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or waffles. You can also use it to make delicious desserts, such as pies, tarts, and cobblers.

Our blackberry jam is made with no artificial flavors or preservatives. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the taste of summer all year round.

*Jams, pickles, farm-fresh apple cider and other farm-made foods are available for donations to our programs and community events.

Support Our Programs & Receive a Token of Appreciation!

Your generosity empowers our community!

Make a donation and receive a special thank you:

• $1 Donation: Receive a handmade "Pocket Hug" – a crocheted heart filled with warmth and good wishes.

• $5 Donation: receive a Valentine’s duo of a pocket hug and a 4 oz jar of our delicious homemade blackberry jam.

• $4-$10 Donation: Receive a jar of delicious homemade blackberry jam (4, 8, and 16 oz.)

Proceeds from your donation will directly support our vital programs and engaging community events.

Visit our farm stand or give us a call at 919-968-8581 to receive your hugs and jam, while supplies last!

Our after school kids have been baking and eating Sophia!

Who is Sofia? She is a traditional sourdough culture brought to the farm by our Programs Director, Hope! Sourdough cultures are made up of natural yeast and bacteria, creating a natural leavening agent. Many sourdough cultures have been around for over a century and have been preserved and shared among people. A portion of the sourdough culture is used to bake new loaves of bread or rolls. The remaining culture is "fed" with more flour and water, allowing it to grow and the yeast and bacteria to reproduce, replenishing the removed portion. In some ways, maintaining a sourdough starter is like taking care of a pet. It needs regular attention, ensuring it has food and an adequately sized "home" or container to reside in. Sofia bakes into a lightly tangy, resilient bread that is absolutely delicious. Just ask our after-school students. If you are interested in learning more about the history of sourdough, check out A Brief History of Sourdough by Eric Pallant.

Sofia is from San Francisco. She, along with her original jar, was handed down through multiple generations in the family who started her. Hope was able to get a portion of the starter from https://heirloomsourdough.com/. Sophia excels at making dinner rolls and is known for her lively, bubbly personality!

Snow Day? Is it a school holiday or a teacher work day? Bring the kids for a fun-filled day at the farm!

Schools frequently close on days when parents must work. While inclement weather days are unpredictable, we've got you covered! Snow day camps are available if you can safely bring yourself and your children to the farm. On such days, please call us at 919-968-8581 to confirm we can accommodate your camper. Register via email. Our minicamps cover school breaks and other planned days off during the school year. We adhere to the Chapel Hill Carrboro schools and Durham year-round schools calendars. If you need a day not included in our regular offerings, please contact us!

Cool weather brings to mind baked apple desserts. Give this Apple Crisp recipe a try—it's like an apple pie without needing to make a crust!

We wish you joy and love in your life this winter. Looking forward to seeing you soon!