Farm / Trochu Arboretum

Farm Type: Arboretum & Garden

Region

Central

Town

Kneehill County

The Trochu Arboretum will be hosting an Open Farm Days Festival.

Our mission is to offer activities that align with “Grow a Farmer” where our the guests will get to experience all aspects of agriculture from Farm to Table.

Join us at the Trochu Arboretum on Saturday, August 16 for an unforgettable Open Farm Days Festival—part of Alberta Open Farm Days provincewide celebrations.

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 11am to 4pm
Location: Trochu Arboretum, 622 North Road, Trochu, AB
Admission: Free! Open Farm Days are part of Alberta’s provincial event calendar.

What to Expect:

  • A lively Artisan Market featuring local vendors, handmade goods, and Farm‑to‑table treats (see below for a list of vendors confirmed to date)
  • Live demonstrations and mini ­sessions: enjoy food, drink, and community performances throughout the day (check back in August for a list of presenters
  • Guest presenters and expert talks exploring sustainable gardening, prairie ecosystems, and more.

Why Visit:

The Arboretum becomes a hub of community, agriculture, and nature. Discover market stalls, learn from presenters, enjoy live entertainment, and explore beautiful trails. It’s a day to shop local, learn, and celebrate our prairie oasis in a relaxed, welcoming setting

Learn more about Alberta Open Farm Days: [albertaopenfarmdays.ca]

Vendors (confirmed to date)

  • RanAman Ranch
  • Joyce Derzaph
  • Rose Point Farms
  • Guides for the Prairie Gardener
  • 41 Leatherworks
  • Kneehill County
  • Sherri/Ray Webber
  • Divya
  • Edel*weiss Bakery
  • Sherri/Ray Webber
  • DNA Gardens
  • Red Bird Diner
  • Wright Farms

Speaker (confirmed to date)

  • Introduction to Permaculture & Hot Composting with Connie Tremblay (White Star Permaculture)
  • The Benefits of Fermented Foods with Arden Delidais (DNA Gardens)
  • Wild Herbal Remedies of Alberta with herbalist Kat McKernan
  • Soil Health & Regenerative Practices with Jon Sedore
  • Introduction to Biochar with Jeff Morgan (Captain’s Lab)
  • Natural Beekeeping with Wendy Kingsmith (Meant to Bee)
  • MAYBE: Alberta Native Plants with Latifa (Latifa’s Herbs)
  • Interactive Animal Area with Amanda Wunsch (Ranaman Ranch), featuring horses and cows
  • Native Alberta Trees with Ken Wright (Wright Nursery)

 

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Price

Free

Farm Details

Host Name: Trochu Arboretum

Email: trochu.arboretum@gmail.com

Phone: (403) 588-8600

Accessible

Date

Start Time: 10:00 am

End Time: 5:00 pm

Date: Saturday August 16, 2025

Directions

Address: 622 North Road Trochu AB T0M2C0

Directions:

From Calgary:
Take the QE2 North to the Olds Exit (340A) Highway 27 East (Sings for Torrington, Trochu and ThreeHills). Turn North on Highway 21 Towards Trochu and turn right on North Road Trochu (Signs for the Arboretum will be on the highway)

From Red Deer:
Take the QE2 South towards Pine Lake exit 384. Take Highway 42 East Towards Pine Lake. Take Highway 21 South towards Trochu. Turn left on North Road Trochu (signs for the Trochu Arboretum will be displayed on the highway)

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