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McCORMICK FARM

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 25, 2011

Welcome to McCormick Farm in Steele’s Tavern, Virginia.

McCormick Farm mcIMG_8377 I love McCormick Farm! You can step back in time as you tour historic buildings, see where the grain reaper was invented, walk along the stream and more! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8324 The McCormick family took really good care of this place so we could enjoy it today.
These historic buildings were built before 1800! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8331 Cyrus McCormick invented the grain reaper. That meant farmers didn’t have to harvest those crops by hand anymore! What an important invention! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8337 There’s a mill here. These are the big gears that turned by water power to grind grain! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8352 There are over 600 acres to explore here! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8375 For a day’s worth of fun, education and more, come and explore the McCormick Farm! It’s free and pets are welcome! It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on McCormick Farm, click here.

SHELBY FARMS PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 19, 2011

Welcome to Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Shelby Farms Park is an amazing place! There are 4500 acres to explore, and there’s even an off-leash dog park! This is their super cool visitors’ center! Shelby Farms Park IMG_9256 They really do have buffalo! Shelby Farms Park IMG_9726 Shelby Farms Park IMG_9725 You can even adopt a buffalo. How cool is that?! Shelby Farms Park IMG_9257 Shelby Farms Park has so much to do. You can bike or hike or canoe. You can watch birds or go fishing or picnic! They even have an awesome new Woodland Discovery Playground! Now that is Mr. Pish Approved for sure!!

For more information on Shelby Farms Park, click here.

AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER AND FARM

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 14, 2011

Welcome to Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton, Ohio.

At Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, I got to explore inside and out, and discovered so many neat things.
It’s not just about birds! aullwood audubon center IMG_7985

I had a fantastic time in the Discovery Center.Where else could I meet a badger up close? aullwood audubon center IMG_7949 Over at the farm, I met so many different animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, pigs and even a cat! aullwood audubon centerIMG_7955 And who could forget this handsome fellow?Of course, there are birds, too! aullwood audubon center IMG_7468 I must have seen 10 different kinds in the short time I was there. Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm has walking trails and bird watching, and the Discovery Center is just amazing. I can’t wait to go back! It gets the Mr. Pish Approved Stamp for sure!

For more information on Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, click here.

SHIELDS-ETHRIDGE FARM

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 7, 2011

Welcome to Shields-Ethridge Farm in Jefferson, Georgia.

There’s a whole different world to discover at Shields-Ethridge Farm! This farm became its own village in the 1900s. There are lots of cool things to look at!

This is the cotton gin! shields-ethridge farm IMG_8734 Inside the cotton gin! shields-ethridge farm IMG_8732 There are lots of neat farming implements to check out! shields-ethridge farm IMG_8719 The teacher’s residence. shields-ethridge farm IMG_8737 I bet this huge oak tree gives a lot of shade during the summer! shields-ethridge farm IMG_8740

There’s over 150 acres to explore here at the farm. All the buildings are original and in their original location! What a great way to spend time outside!

It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Shields-Ethridge Farm, click here.

STOCKMAR PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 6, 2011

Welcome to Stockmar Park in Villa Rica, Georgia.

Stockmar Park is so much fun! I looked for gold, explored the gold mine ruins and I even got to meet an ox! stockmar park IMG_8875 These ruins are what’s left of the gold mine from the 1800s! village ruins at stockmar IMG_8862 Now I know that’s NOT a cow! stockmar park IMG_8869 I got to meet all sorts of neat farm animals here! stockmar park IMG_8872 Hmmm. Those rocks are awfully sparkly. Do you think that’s gold??? stockmar park IMG_8856 Stockmar Park has lots of fun things to do inside and out. If you walk around outside it’s free. But the museum is cool too. I really like that pets are welcome!

It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Stockmar Park, click here.

FAIR OAKS FARMS

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 3, 2011

Welcome to Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana.

I didn’t know how much fun dairy could be! At Fair Oaks Farms you can milk simulated cows, play interactive games, and even watch baby cows being born! Hey! This place is FUN! mr pish with a cow IMG_7847

The big building on the left is filled with cool and fun things to do – and on the right is the birthing barn! fair oak farms IMG_7859 This cow is in the birthing barn. She gets extra care because she is about to have a baby! pregnant cow fair oaks farm IMG_7840 This is the cheese factory! I wasn’t allowed to go in here because they make food. Will someone please bring me some cheese? cheese factory fair oaks farm IMG_7854 I guess I’ll just have to be happy with this empty ice cream dish! mr pish at fair oaks farms IMG_7866 Food, fun and learning all in one place? It’s an awesome time at Fair Oaks Farms!
I’m happy to say Fair Oaks Farms is Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Fair Oaks Farms, click here.