Borders Farm located at 31 North Road in Foster RI is hosting “Second Sundays at the Farm” on September 8, 2024 from noon to 4:00 PM.

Bring snacks or a picnic lunch and relax on the lawn of the historic Phillips Farmhouse. Palagi’s Ice Cream Truck will be on site all day. Enjoy family friendly lawn games like croquet and badminton. Check out our network of trails and look for a RI Walks creature on Margery’s Red Trail. There will be events throughout the day.

Events:

• Providence Brigade Band, a 19th century brass band playing historical music in period uniforms, will perform live music at 2pm
• Mark Luzio will give a talk on Elihu Fish and the architecture of the Phillips Farmhouse
• 15 Minute Field Trips will be back with a fun educational drop in ‘Nocturnal Animals’ activity for kids of all ages to enjoy from 1-3pm
• Tour the Food Bank community garden 1-3pm
• Limited guided tours of the historic Phillips Farmhouse Museum

Second Sundays events are made possible by support from Borders Farm Preservation, Inc, Navigant Credit Union, June Rockwell Levy Foundation, and the Rhode Island Foundation.