Upcoming Events at the Farm
Plant, Pick, Plate: Gardening Class
Gardening classes will be held every other Tuesday starting September 2, from 5:30-7PM. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to grow your own food and care for a garden. On alternating weeks, participants can also enjoy nutrition classes offered in partnership with The Dream Center (separate registration required).
Bring your curiosity, green thumbs, and appetite for learning—we can’t wait to see you there! To register, visit https://PlantPickPlate.4honline.com.
If you require accommodations to attend, or have special dietary needs, please contact Cora Hill at least one week prior to the meeting at hill272@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the university community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
4-H Sewing Service
Join the Allen County Extension Homemakers as we work together to support our community! Youth will help create reading pillows that will be used at Johnnie Mae Farm. Everyone will also get to create and sew their own pillowcase to take home.
Day 1 – sewing service project: collaboratively creating reading pillows for new reading space at JMF
Day 2 – individual project: everyone will get to create and take home a pillow case
No sewing experience needed! This hands-on service project is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people, and make something that brings comfort to others.
Pre-registration required – limited space - sign up here: https://forms.gle/yvLcJ8fizZ3rpxjC8
January 5 and 8
6:00 - 7:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
$10 due day of event
Cash or Check made payable to:
Purdue University
memo: 4-H sewing service project
Plant, Pick, Plate: Gardening Class
Gardening classes will be held every other Tuesday starting September 2, from 5:30-7PM. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to grow your own food and care for a garden. On alternating weeks, participants can also enjoy nutrition classes offered in partnership with The Dream Center (separate registration required).
Bring your curiosity, green thumbs, and appetite for learning—we can’t wait to see you there! To register, visit https://PlantPickPlate.4honline.com.
If you require accommodations to attend, or have special dietary needs, please contact Cora Hill at least one week prior to the meeting at hill272@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the university community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!
Chick Embryology
Join us at Johnnie Mae Farm every Thursday in January as we learn about chick development, watch chicks hatch, and have a hands-on science experience you won’t forget!
This program is open to ALL youth!
When:
Thursdays in January
January 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Where:
Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Registration:
Deadline to register: January 5th
FREE but pre-registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/recurring/chick-embryology.html
4-H Sewing Service
Join the Allen County Extension Homemakers as we work together to support our community! Youth will help create reading pillows that will be used at Johnnie Mae Farm. Everyone will also get to create and sew their own pillowcase to take home.
Day 1 – sewing service project: collaboratively creating reading pillows for new reading space at JMF
Day 2 – individual project: everyone will get to create and take home a pillow case
No sewing experience needed! This hands-on service project is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people, and make something that brings comfort to others.
Pre-registration required – limited space - sign up here: https://forms.gle/yvLcJ8fizZ3rpxjC8
January 5 and 8
6:00 - 7:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
$10 due day of event
Cash or Check made payable to:
Purdue University
memo: 4-H sewing service project
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!
Chick Embryology
Join us at Johnnie Mae Farm every Thursday in January as we learn about chick development, watch chicks hatch, and have a hands-on science experience you won’t forget!
This program is open to ALL youth!
When:
Thursdays in January
January 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Where:
Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Registration:
Deadline to register: January 5th
FREE but pre-registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/recurring/chick-embryology.html
Bridges Out of Poverty
Date & Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $60 per person (cost includes textbook, registration fee needs to be paid in advance)
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm, 2518 Winter Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
About the Training
Bridges Out of Poverty is a nationally recognized model for economic and social change. This training helps professionals in education, social services, healthcare, legal fields, and community organizations better understand and address the impacts of poverty.
Participants will learn how to:
Redesign programs to better serve diverse clientele
Strengthen management and leadership skills
Support pathways from welfare to work
The Strategies for Professionals and Communities session builds awareness of economic diversity and explores the interconnected challenges faced by individuals in poverty and the broader community. Attendees will leave with practical tools to foster stronger partnerships across economic lines—enhancing stability, equity, and quality of life for all.
Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/2026/01/bridges-out-of-poverty-strategies-for-professionals-communities.html
Registration required. Lunch will be on your own.
Plant, Pick, Plate: Gardening Class
Gardening classes will be held every other Tuesday starting September 2, from 5:30-7PM. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to grow your own food and care for a garden. On alternating weeks, participants can also enjoy nutrition classes offered in partnership with The Dream Center (separate registration required).
Bring your curiosity, green thumbs, and appetite for learning—we can’t wait to see you there! To register, visit https://PlantPickPlate.4honline.com.
If you require accommodations to attend, or have special dietary needs, please contact Cora Hill at least one week prior to the meeting at hill272@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the university community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!
Chick Embryology
Join us at Johnnie Mae Farm every Thursday in January as we learn about chick development, watch chicks hatch, and have a hands-on science experience you won’t forget!
This program is open to ALL youth!
When:
Thursdays in January
January 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Where:
Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Registration:
Deadline to register: January 5th
FREE but pre-registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/recurring/chick-embryology.html
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!
Chick Embryology
Join us at Johnnie Mae Farm every Thursday in January as we learn about chick development, watch chicks hatch, and have a hands-on science experience you won’t forget!
This program is open to ALL youth!
When:
Thursdays in January
January 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Where:
Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Registration:
Deadline to register: January 5th
FREE but pre-registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/recurring/chick-embryology.html
Art 101: Embracing Your Creative Mess
🎨Want to learn how to create a work of art from sketching to framing? Then come to Art 101 and learn new skills (or improve your current ones) while learning skills to improve your mental health through creativity. Grades 6-12 and adults are welcome!
February 5, 12, 19, and 26
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 per participant. You will receive a full art kit and a frame for your finished art work.
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm - 2518 Winter St. Fort Wayne, IN. 46803
Register by January 28 on https://bit.ly/26AllenArt101
Participants must attend all sessions to create their art work.
Art 101: Embracing Your Creative Mess
🎨Want to learn how to create a work of art from sketching to framing? Then come to Art 101 and learn new skills (or improve your current ones) while learning skills to improve your mental health through creativity. Grades 6-12 and adults are welcome!
February 5, 12, 19, and 26
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 per participant. You will receive a full art kit and a frame for your finished art work.
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm - 2518 Winter St. Fort Wayne, IN. 46803
Register by January 28 on https://bit.ly/26AllenArt101
Participants must attend all sessions to create their art work.
Art 101: Embracing Your Creative Mess
🎨Want to learn how to create a work of art from sketching to framing? Then come to Art 101 and learn new skills (or improve your current ones) while learning skills to improve your mental health through creativity. Grades 6-12 and adults are welcome!
February 5, 12, 19, and 26
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 per participant. You will receive a full art kit and a frame for your finished art work.
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm - 2518 Winter St. Fort Wayne, IN. 46803
Register by January 28 on https://bit.ly/26AllenArt101
Participants must attend all sessions to create their art work.
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!
Happy Hands Art Club
Happy Hands Art Club is a joyful, welcoming space where creative kids can express themselves freely through hands-on art projects! This inclusive art experience is designed especially for elementary-aged children with autism or sensory processing differences who thrive with structure, creativity, and compassionate guidance.
Join us for three weeks of joyful, sensory-friendly art fun! Each 30-minute class offers an opportunity to explore different art materials—from paints and clay to collage and textured crafts—within a calm, supportive, and sensory-considerate environment. We believe every child is an artist, and Happy Hands gives them a place to shine.
Please note: A parent/guardian is asked to stay with their artist(s) for the duration of the activity.
Creative projects include:
Snowy bubble painting
Cozy collages
Clay snow friends
These classes will be reoccurring every Monday from December 1st to December 15th from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. Please register by November 21st.
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Limited space, please register early!
For more information as well as registering for the class, click the link here: https://bit.ly/happyhandswinter
QPR Gatekeeper Training
Join Bowen Health on Friday, December 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for a QPR Gatekeeper Training. This course will be held at Johnnie Mae Farm, located at 2518 Winter Street, Fort Wayne, IN.
What is QPR?
The QPR Institute's mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
What is a QPR Gatekeeper?
A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
QPR Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include:
Parents
Teachers
Minister
Youth
Doctors
First Responders
Mental Health Professionals
And YOU!
As a certified QPR Gatekeeper you will learn to:
Recognize the warning signs of suicide.
Increase awareness of stigma and understand suicide as a public health issue.
Know how to offer hope.
Know how to access local and national referral resources.
Know how to get help and save a life.
Training Information:
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM EST
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm, 2518 Winter Street, Fort Wayne, IN.
Participants must attend the entire course in order to receive certification. If you are attending a virtual training, please ensure that your video remains on at all times.
Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/2025/12/qpr-gatekeeper-training.html
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!
Plant, Pick, Plate: Gardening Class
Gardening classes will be held every other Tuesday starting September 2, from 5:30-7PM, and will continue until school starts. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to grow your own food and care for a garden. On alternating weeks, participants can also enjoy nutrition classes offered in partnership with The Dream Center (separate registration required). Classes during the school year will be announced at a later date.
Bring your curiosity, green thumbs, and appetite for learning—we can’t wait to see you there! To register, visit https://PlantPickPlate.4honline.com.
If you require accommodations to attend, or have special dietary needs, please contact Cora Hill at least one week prior to the meeting at hill272@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the university community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Happy Hands Art Club
Happy Hands Art Club is a joyful, welcoming space where creative kids can express themselves freely through hands-on art projects! This inclusive art experience is designed especially for elementary-aged children with autism or sensory processing differences who thrive with structure, creativity, and compassionate guidance.
Join us for three weeks of joyful, sensory-friendly art fun! Each 30-minute class offers an opportunity to explore different art materials—from paints and clay to collage and textured crafts—within a calm, supportive, and sensory-considerate environment. We believe every child is an artist, and Happy Hands gives them a place to shine.
Please note: A parent/guardian is asked to stay with their artist(s) for the duration of the activity.
Creative projects include:
Snowy bubble painting
Cozy collages
Clay snow friends
These classes will be reoccurring every Monday from December 1st to December 15th from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. Please register by November 21st.
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Limited space, please register early!
For more information as well as registering for the class, click the link here: https://bit.ly/happyhandswinter
Holiday Open House
Come Celebrate the Season with Us!
You’re invited to our Holiday Open House at Johnnie Mae Farm! Stop on by for light refreshments, fun seasonal activities, and a warm celebration of community and cheer. Bring your friends and family—everyone’s welcome!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and spread a little holiday joy together.
When: Friday, December 5
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Johnnie Mae Farm, 2518 Winter Street, Fort Wayne
Happy Hands Art Club
Happy Hands Art Club is a joyful, welcoming space where creative kids can express themselves freely through hands-on art projects! This inclusive art experience is designed especially for elementary-aged children with autism or sensory processing differences who thrive with structure, creativity, and compassionate guidance.
Join us for three weeks of joyful, sensory-friendly art fun! Each 30-minute class offers an opportunity to explore different art materials—from paints and clay to collage and textured crafts—within a calm, supportive, and sensory-considerate environment. We believe every child is an artist, and Happy Hands gives them a place to shine.
Please note: A parent/guardian is asked to stay with their artist(s) for the duration of the activity.
Creative projects include:
Snowy bubble painting
Cozy collages
Clay snow friends
These classes will be reoccurring every Monday from December 1st to December 15th from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. Please register by November 21st.
Location: Johnnie Mae Farm
2518 Winter St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Limited space, please register early!
For more information as well as registering for the class, click the link here: https://bit.ly/happyhandswinter
Plant, Pick, Plate: Gardening Class
Gardening classes will be held every other Tuesday starting September 2, from 5:30-7PM, and will continue until school starts. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to grow your own food and care for a garden. On alternating weeks, participants can also enjoy nutrition classes offered in partnership with The Dream Center (separate registration required). Classes during the school year will be announced at a later date.
Bring your curiosity, green thumbs, and appetite for learning—we can’t wait to see you there! To register, visit https://PlantPickPlate.4honline.com.
If you require accommodations to attend, or have special dietary needs, please contact Cora Hill at least one week prior to the meeting at hill272@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the university community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue Extension Office Hours
Join Purdue Extension – Allen County at Johnnie Mae Farm for in-person office hours. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Extension educators, ask questions, and access resources on gardening, nutrition, youth development, digital access, and more.
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaborative urban agriculture project between the City of Fort Wayne and Purdue Extension, offering fresh produce, educational programming, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a home gardener, a local resident, or just curious about what’s growing, stop by and say hello!