EventsThe Friends of Phillips Farm offers special events every year.
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2023 Events
Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse, December
Christmas Tree Cutting in the Park, December 9
Fall Festival, Saturday, October 14
Summer Nature Day Camp
- Friends of Phillips Farm was so honored to be included for the first time in the Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse, an alternative to holiday gift giving and an opportunity to support local nonprofits. Thanks to everyone who made a donation to us or to any of the 33 other local nonprofit organizations at this year's market. Your donations support summer camps for kids, habitat restoration projects, educational events, and more at Virgil Phillips Farm County Park.
Christmas Tree Cutting in the Park, December 9
- Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm led participants to areas where wild Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees need thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park.
- Participants cut their own tree or got help from a MHS Environmental Club student.
- Tree cutting was by donation to support activities of the MHS Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm.
Fall Festival, Saturday, October 14
Summer Nature Day Camp
2022 Events
Christmas Tree Cutting in the Park, December 3, from 10:30-2 (reservations required)
Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm Board Members helped local families and individuals harvest Christmas trees, choosing from the Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees identified for thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park. Individuals could cut their own tree or get help from a student. By donation, tree cutting proceeds support activities of the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm.
Fall Festival, Saturday, October 15
Summer Nature Day Camp
Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm Board Members helped local families and individuals harvest Christmas trees, choosing from the Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees identified for thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park. Individuals could cut their own tree or get help from a student. By donation, tree cutting proceeds support activities of the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm.
Fall Festival, Saturday, October 15
Summer Nature Day Camp
2021 Events
Christmas Tree Cutting in the Park, December 4, from 10:30-2 (Reservations required)
Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm Board Members helped local families and individuals harvest Christmas trees, choosing from the Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees identified for thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park. Individuals could cut their own tree or get help from a student. By donation, tree cutting proceeds support activities of the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm.
Summer Nature Day Camp
The Fall Festival planned for October 2021 was canceled due to concerns about COVID-19.
Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm Board Members helped local families and individuals harvest Christmas trees, choosing from the Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees identified for thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park. Individuals could cut their own tree or get help from a student. By donation, tree cutting proceeds support activities of the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm.
Summer Nature Day Camp
The Fall Festival planned for October 2021 was canceled due to concerns about COVID-19.
2020 Events
Christmas Tree Cutting in the Park, December 5 & 6
Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm Board Members helped local families and individuals harvest Christmas trees, choosing from the Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees identified for thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park. Individuals could cut their own tree or get help from a student. By donation, tree cutting proceeds will support activities of the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm. December 5 and 6, from 10–2
Students from the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm Board Members helped local families and individuals harvest Christmas trees, choosing from the Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine trees identified for thinning as part of long-term vegetation management for the park. Individuals could cut their own tree or get help from a student. By donation, tree cutting proceeds will support activities of the Moscow High School Environmental Club and Friends of Phillips Farm. December 5 and 6, from 10–2
October Activities for Families and Individuals
The Friends of Phillips Farm canceled their annual Fall Festival this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In its place, we’ offered weekly events to do on your own or with your family at Phillips Farm County Park, with a new event posted each Wednesday, from September 30 through October, here and on Facebook.
June 25: Bird Watching Hike, 7pm - 8:30pm. Led by Charles Swift
Summer Nature Day Camp
The Friends of Phillips Farm canceled their annual Fall Festival this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In its place, we’ offered weekly events to do on your own or with your family at Phillips Farm County Park, with a new event posted each Wednesday, from September 30 through October, here and on Facebook.
June 25: Bird Watching Hike, 7pm - 8:30pm. Led by Charles Swift
Summer Nature Day Camp
2019 Events
Fall Festival and Cider Pressing, Oct 12
Great Outdoor Programs - new! Free and open to the public, please join us! Click here for details.
Great Outdoor Programs - new! Free and open to the public, please join us! Click here for details.
- July 26: Stargazing. Led by Ralph Aeschliman, Palouse Astronomical Society
- July 30: Marimba Band Concert. Featuring Moscow Charter School Marimba Club
- August 7: Yoga in the Park (7pm). Led by Erika Greenwell
- August 11, Bird Watching Hike, 8 – 9:30 am. Led by Charles Swift
- August 20: Native Pollinator Bee Box workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Presented by Nicole Xiao
- August 24: Serving Your New Community – Volunteer Day, 9 – 11:30 am. Led by U of I Volunteer Center