"our farm"

Over the weekend we visited Wagner Farm in nearby Glenview.  Eloise calls it "our farm" as in, the farm that is our family's and our town's.  It is neither.   It was a working farm at one time and instead of being turned into giant suburban houses and retail spots it was purchased by the village of Glenview and turned into a museum.  Kids (and adults) can learn about what life was like on a family farm,  play with interactive exhibits, and see different farm animals.  We have been many times, in all seasons, and we continue to go and enjoy it every time.  If you get a chance, check it out for yourself.
Here are the reasons why I love Wagner Farm so much:

It is only about 15 minutes away
It is completely FREE
It is open year round
It is educational and entertaining
It is a nice getaway from the city
It is great for all ages
It is a place where you can explore on your own with few restrictions
They have an ice cream parlor on site

the farm

milking a "cow"

collecting "eggs"

cows in the fields

don't look now, but there is a cow behind you

relaxing a little

does it seem like everything we do ends with ice cream?

it does.

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