Name: August Tree Tour
Start: 2025-08-23T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Gibbs Farm: Pathways to Dakota & Pioneer Life

Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. The tour tallest trees (Burr Oak, Black Walnut) and some of our newer additions (Tamarack and American Hazelnut)! Learn how these Minnesota trees were used for food, medicine and shelter by the Dakota and settlers. This event is geared for adults or tree-lovers 12+ but all ages are welcome.
Gibbs Farm is open to the public on Fridays from 12-3 and Saturdays from 10-4 this summer. The Tree Tour is included in regular Saturday admission price. As always RCHS, members visit Gibbs Farm at no cost.
Walk-ins are welcome but you can also reserve your tour spot by pre-paying admission online, or by calling the Gibbs Farm Office at 651-646-8629. After the Tour, stick around to take a history tour or enjoy the prairie on your own, we suggest bringing a camera, snack or picnic!