Wild & Uncommon Weekend Starts Today!
Kick-off your Wild & Uncommon Weekend off with fun in the sun!
Today through Saturday pick-your-own Farmer’s Feast at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market.
Can’t get enough local flavor? Head over to Leg Up Farmers Market – THE Local Food Hub – for a unique selection of goods from York County farmers and artisans, 10% off all weekend long!
Or, relax and treat yourself at Firefly Hollow Wellness Center with a special massage package featuring a limited-edition pawpaw-inspired cream, handcrafted just for Wild & Uncommon Weekend. Spaces are limited—call (717) 814-9136 to book now!
And today only from 5:30-8:30pm – don’t miss The Gardener of the Own Valley’s Meet the Makers Market at John Wright Restaurant—a lively showcase of local artists during the Pawpaw Experience.
Tomorrow, on Friday from 5-7pm, get outside for a guided hike at Wizard Ranch with the Lancaster Conservancy. Explore native forests, savannahs, and meadows while learning about ecological restoration techniques and the natural history of this special preserve.
Don’t forget – you can top off any of these Wild & Uncommon adventures with a cold one at Collusion Tap Works – their limited-edition pawpaw beer is on tap all weekend—while supplies last!
Goldenrod: Friend or Foe?
Got hay fever? Don’t be fooled — goldenrod isn’t the culprit! In fact, this bright wildflower has long been celebrated as a natural ally for easing seasonal allergies and supporting wellness. Whether for its healing properties or simply its beauty, goldenrod is a plant worth knowing.
Click the video link above and discover how solidago elevates our wellness and lifts our spirits in the late summer season.
From Fields to Forest: Volunteers Are Making an Impact at the Horn Farm
Volunteers are at the heart of the Horn Farm Center’s mission — supporting ecological health while learning, connecting, and growing in community.
Through programs like our Community Crew and Tree Tending Days, volunteers gain hands-on skills, make friends, and have a direct impact on regenerating ecosystems—over 17,000 trees planted so far!
Join an upcoming Tree Tending Workday or our Community Crew Training on Sunday, October 12th to deepen your roots with us!
Upcoming Volunteer Days
Wild & Uncommon Weekend wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors:
Pawpaw Festival is This Saturday….And There’s So Much More!
Pawpaw Festival is this Saturday—tickets are selling out fast! We can’t wait to see you at the Horn Farm Center for our 21st annual celebration of this unique native fruit! Whether you’re joining us at the Festival or not, there’s so much more to see and do throughout the day across the Susquehanna Riverlands this Saturday!
- Weird Fish & Fishing Weirs | Register Here
- Sat, 10:30am | Susquehanna National Heritage Area
- Service Learning Adventure | Register Here
- Sat, 3pm | Graham Nature Preserve, Lancaster Conservancy
- It’s All About Trees | Information Here
- Sat, 10am–3pm | Kreutz Creek Library & Hellam Township EAC
- In Search of the Old Ones: Author Talk | Register Here
- Sat, 10:30–11:30am | Kreutz Creek Library & Hellam EAC
- Party by the River | More Information
- Sat, 12pm-Evening | Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper
- Wildly Made & All Things Elderberry | More Information
- Sat, 9am-5pm | White Clover Farm
Plan Your Wild & Uncommon Weekend
Can’t Get Enough Pawpaw?
After the Pawpaw Festival on Saturday, you can keep the party going at Leg Up Farmers Market and Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve!
Join Liza Naylor of Locally Seasoned with York Pawpaw Festival founders, Judy & Dick Bono, for Cooking with Pawpaws on Sunday from 11am-1pm (registration required). This tasty cooking demonstration will explore the rich edible landscape of the Lower Susquehanna—featuring pawpaws and other native ingredients. Plus, every attendee takes home a copy of Judy’s Pawpaw Recipes cookbook!
Then at 1pm, head over to Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve to enjoy guided hike with Lancaster Conservancy. Explore the magical area along Mill Creek that includes multiple short waterfalls as well as ferns and rhododendrons that take advantage of the cool, damp microclimate along the stream.
Giving Back to Celebrate Community
Known worldwide for their advanced refrigeration solutions, Klinge Corporation also makes a local impact by generously sharing their parking lot for the Pawpaw Festival. With over 1500 attendees each year (an likely more this Saturday) we couldn’t host this uncommon community happening without Klinge!
We’re grateful for their innovation, community spirit, and support of Horn Farm Center’s mission! A big thank-you to Klinge Corporation for sponsoring Wild & Uncommon Weekend!