Executive Director Pat Rau says the farm is really feeling the effects of this difficult winter.
“The animals have not suffered, but the use of extra supplies has caused a financial strain,” she says.
What they need
Animal feed and hay (eating grass is almost impossible in this weather)
Straw
Help with a leaky roof
Gutters and downspouts (60 feet of drip edge, rain gutter and downspouts)
Grass seed
Fencing for the pastures to repair damaged fences
In addition, the farm can use sturdy garden tools for the kids to use during programs such as hoes, rakes, shovels and feed bins for the animals in the barns
How to donate
Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays or by appointment by calling (937) 866-8650. Donations are tax-deductible.
The Learning Tree Farm is on Facebook.com, and you can see it in action on YouTube.com by searching “Learning Tree Farm.”
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2440 or MMoss@Dayton
DailyNews.com.
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