MANITOWOC, WI – The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association, invites visitors to participate in their second-annual Maple Days: Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12. The two-day event will highlight local syrup producers and offer hands-on opportunities to learn about Wisconsin’s maple industry. Family-friendly activities will run … Read More
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Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Hosts STEM Week
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center encourages students of all ages to participate in this year’s STEM Week, happening at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Tuesday, December 28 through Thursday, December 30. Family-friendly activities centered around exploring agriculture science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Guests are encouraged to visit … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Welcomes Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Live Reindeer
Ring in the holidays at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center with two opportunities to visit the season’s most famous individual—Santa Claus. Visitors can plan to attend the third-annual Milk and Cookies with Santa event on Saturday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a new event, Breakfast with Santa, on Saturday, December 18 … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Hosts Cranberry Jamboree
The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association, welcomes visitors to participate in this year’s Cranberry Jamboree Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18. This two-day event will celebrate Wisconsin’s state fruit and offer hands-on opportunities to learn why Wisconsin is the nation’s leading producer of cranberries. Family-friendly activities will … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Celebrates Third Anniversary
The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will celebrate three years of operation with activities, animals, equipment, special guests, and food samples Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31. Guests are invited to visit the discovery center all three days to take part in the festivities. Baby animals will be visiting each day, including several goat kids … Read More
FWDC Welcomes Local Author Corey Geiger
MANITOWOC, WI – Local author Corey Geiger has added a stop to his inaugural book tour at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, set for Saturday, May 15. The book signing event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the conference center. Geiger, an international agriculture journalist, recently released his book, On A … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Extends Hours for Holiday Season
MANITOWOC, WI – The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center has announced special extended hours for the 2020 holiday season. Beginning on Wednesday, December 23, Farm Wisconsin will offer additional times and dates for guests to visit the discovery center. Visitors can take advantage of the extended operating hours to immerse themselves in Wisconsin agriculture, shop for … Read More
Abigail Martin Joins Farm Wisconsin
Former Alice in Dairyland Joins Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center MANITOWOC, WI –Abigail Martin, who served as Wisconsin’s 72nd Alice in Dairyland, has joined Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc as program manager. In this role, Martin will support Farm Wisconsin’s educational mission, bringing new, creative programs and activities to the Farm Wisconsin experience. “Abigail’s experience as … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Welcomes Grandparents Free
Manitowoc, WI – Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center invites grandparents to discover the world of Wisconsin Agriculture. Grandparents will get in free all weekend, September 11th-13th when accompanied by a paid admission—including grandchildren. With exhibits, a birthing barn, a virtual farm tour, Farm House Store, and Ice Cream Acres a visit provides robust entertainment and education. … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Welcomes 4-H Members Free
MANITOWOC, WI (July 22, 2020): State and county fair cancellations might have dampened the plans of many active 4-H youth this summer, but Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center hopes to provide a silver lining. The center welcomes all active youth 4-H members with free admission August 7 through Labor Day, and also invites any interested exhibitors … Read More