Experience the Horn Farm's learning landscape in a new way!

Thanks to the partnership of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, the Horn Farm Center recently unveiled a new self-guided walking tour featuring over a dozen interpretive and directional signs across our property. The new program offers visitors an accessible way to learn about regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration while enjoying the outdoors at the Horn Farm. 

As part of the grand opening of the project, we invite you to join us for a guided walk along the new educational trail. 

Led by project leaders and Horn Farm Center team members, Alexis Campbell and Andrew Leahy, this free event will highlight local history, farming, and land restoration. Learn about the Horn Farm's agricultural heritage, food systems inspired by nature, and the promising plants helping us heal the land while growing local goods and educating our community. 

Whether you're a frequent supporter of Horn Farm Center programs or a newcomer to our learning landscape, this tour will cover a story and a vision worth sharing in.

Join us for one of two dates as we debut this new experience!

• Thursday, September 3rd (6-8pm)
• Sunday, September 13th (1:30-3:30pm) 

Walking Tour Partners: Thank You!

This project was funded in part by a grant from the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, supported by the United States National Park Service and the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation.

Program Notes

Environment & Terrain: 

The walking tour is a fully outdoor experience. We will plan to lead this program rain or shine; however, in the event of torrential rain or hazardous conditions, the program will be rescheduled and registered guests will be notified.

Please check the weather in advance and dress accordingly. Expect muddy conditions in the event of recent rain. All walking areas are mowed grass paths. 

Overall, this walk will cover about 0.75 miles with plenty of stops. The terrain is primarily flat with some areas of gentle sloping and variation. If mobility is a concern, please contact us at education@hornfarmcenter.org to discuss options. 

Parking & Arrival: 

Parking takes place in the grass field above the farmhouse. Two handicap-accessible spaces are available in the rocky lot next to the house. We'll begin this tour by gathering in front of the farmhouse. 

Audience: 

This walking tour is appropriate for all audiences. Children under 13 do not need to be registered. All children must be accompanied by an aduit. 

Cost: 

There is no cost to attend this educational walk. 

Service Animals & Pets: 

Service animals, active and in-training, are permitted. All other animals and pets must remain at home. The Horn Farm is a working farm with sensitive restoration areas, so we only allow animals in cases of medical need. 

Cancellation: 

All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here. 

Tour Leaders

Alexis Campbell

Alexis Campbell grew up in Berks County, just outside of Reading, PA. Before leading the Horn Farm Center, Alexis served as the Associate Director and head of Communications for the Berks History Center. She also co-founded and served as the Operations Director of Permacultivate Inc. and Reading Roots Urban Farm. Alexis is a permaculture practitioner, educator, and longtime student of regenerative agriculture. She holds a B.A. in Letters, Arts, and Sciences from Pennsylvania State University where she explored human systems, politics, and ecology. She is trained in Commercial Urban Agriculture (2010) and holds certificates in Permaculture Design (2009) and Teaching Permaculture (2012).

With over 10 years of non-profit experience, Alexis is passionate about cultivating organizational systems that foster creativity, growth, and innovation. She believes that resilience begins with connection: to oneself, to others, and to the earth.  Alexis is a Master Watershed Steward, a Master Well Owner Network Volunteer, Center for Progressive Leadership Fellow and a member of the Rotary Club of York, the Junior League of York, and the St. Xenia Philoptochos Society of Reading.

Andrew Leahy

Andrew is an avid forager and student of wild spaces, interested in rekindling ways of living on the landscape that are place-sourced and mutually nuturing. Moving to the Lower Susquehanna Region from the mountains of Northeastern PA in 2021, he currently serves as the Educational & Outreach Speciaist for the Horn Farm Center.

With an academic background in English literature and music composition, Andrew has since embraced ecological learning and lifelong wildcrafting, fostering his skills through the Horn Farm’s training programs and the Northern Appalachia School’s Foundations of Bioregional Herbalism program. In addition to leading monthly foraging walks and special topics courses, Andrew co-teaches the Horn Farm’s 10-week Forager Training Program.

Beyond the Horn Farm, Andrew enjoys hiking, biking, gardening, locavorous cooking, and  bioregional living. He leads a book club for the Lancaster Composting Co-Ops, volunteers as a land steward with the Lancaster Conservancy, and spends Saturdays selling produce at Green Circle Organics in Lancaster Central Market.