Wait… how is it already the last weekend of January? Time sure flies when you’re having a good time (and we’ve been having a blast!) Here’s how we’re ending the month: Grand National Roadster Show Grand National Roadster Show (now – Jan 29): The 68th annual Grand National Roadster Show is in full swing. We…
We had a great weekend at Fairplex, despite the heavy torrents of rain that hit us Friday and Sunday. Here’s what we had happening on campus: Los Angeles Boat Show The Los Angeles Boat Show was reigning king this weekend as guests shopped kayaks, cruisers, jet skis, catamarans and more. It may have been overcast…
A core focus at Fairplex is to provide a wealth of learning opportunities for our diverse community. One of the ways we do this is through educational programs, like our upcoming gardening workshop! Learn backyard composting, water-savvy gardening, worm composting and grass cycling. This workshop is being offered by the Los Angeles Smart Gardening Program.…
We take sustainability seriously at Fairplex, especially on The Farm. Our five-acre urban farm is home to animals, specialty crops, dinners, field trips and more. Here are some of the ways we stay green on a year-round basis:
We had a pretty eventful Thanksgiving weekend on The Farm at Fairplex! Meet our newest friends, two Turkin chicks, who decided to enter the world on Friday, November 25.
Our crops change with the seasons, and our Farm fall harvest is looking bright and colorful! Our Anna apples are ready to be picked and enjoyed by our guests and employees. We also have persimmons! We’re currently using the traditional Japanese method of drying these, which will take about 3-4 weeks to complete. Our olives…
Aquaponics System at The Farm We love The Farm at Fairplex. Besides being one of the most peaceful places on our grounds, this place is LIFE and constantly changing. We’ve shown you the crops, the lovely animals and now we want to explain the purpose of our aquaponics system. Aquaponics combines aquaculture (the raising of…
Have you met our newest Farm at Fairplex residents? In addition to our rabbits, chicken, koi fish and turtles, we are now proud owners of eight baby quail! These little guys have an entire section of the barn to themselves, where they eat, run, hop and occasionally fly all day long. Our volunteers have handled…
Farming happens 24/7 at The Farm, but during the LA County Fair, we add an extra heap of energy to the normal urban farm life. The Farm Road, for instance, becomes a colorful, dynamic tapestry of Fair treats and entertainment. Guests can say hello to the Budweiser Clydesdales, take a peek into popular circus…
If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you know we have slowly but surely brought in animals to live with us on our newly expanded Farm! Take a look at how our residents are doing: Rabbits We house a number of these furry little friends (and have witnessed them giving birth to several litters!)…
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