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A Beautiful sunset from our patio off the barn looking out over the kids corral and Shawangunk mountains

Special Events, Classes, & Hurd Happenings

May 16th

Apple Tree Trimming Workshop

#TrimmingTreesAtHURDS

Apple trees need care year-round, and good pruning is key to healthy trees and great harvests.

 

At this workshop, Charles Hurd will demonstrate how he uses a variety of his favorite pruning tools on different types of apple trees, while sharing practical tips you can use at home.

 

We will discuss seasonal pruning, best practices, and how to use pruning as a natural way to increase apple growth and production. 

9:00–10:30 AM – Adult Only - SOLD OUT

11:00 AM–12:30 PM – Adult Only

1:00–2:30 PM – Family-Friendly

3:00–4:30 PM – Family-Friendly - SOLD OUT

Owner Charles Pruning our trees in the winter showing how farming is a year round process.

May 17th, 2026

How Do Apples Grow?

#HurdsFarmSchool

Join Ms. Sarah to learn about how to keep plants and trees healthy. Where do apples come from? What makes apples taste so good? How does the weather affect their size?

All class participants can play after class on a few of our most popular farm activities.​

Little Kids Class - 9:00–11:00 AM
Ages: 19 months–5 years

 

All Ages Class - 11:00 AM–1:00 PM  
Ages: 12 & under -
2 Seats Left

 

Big Kids Class - 1:00–3:00 PM  
Ages: 6–12 years

Sarah teaching little ones out in the orchard about our spring apple buds and how they will grow into the apples we harvest.

Cynthia says "Hurds Family Farm has a variety of uncommon adventures to experience and fabulous fresh fruits to eat."

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