About this Event
Bus to Farm Tour @ Wilderlove Farm
Monday, November 2, 2026
Organized by:
Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District
Lunch sponsored by Marion County Farm Bureau
Join us for a bus trip from Indianapolis to Wilderlove Farm in Bloomington to learn about vegetable production and soil health management in high tunnels and in the field. Wilderlove Farm's farming practices focus on biologically active and fertile soil, nutrient dense crops, and holistic land stewardship. They grow a range of seasonal produce including leafy greens, bunching greens, root crops, fruiting crops, and fresh cut flowers and utilize cover crops, mulching, and reduced tillage to build soil health. This event is designed for conservation professionals and farmer leaders.
Registration:
If you register and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible or email [email protected] so we can offer the seat to another. Thank you!
Important Requirement:
Attendees are encouraged to meet in Indianapolis and travel by charter bus together to the farm in Bloomington to increase networking and ease travel logistics. Please meet in the parking lot at 9:00 AM at the Bus Meeting Location to board the bus. When registering, please answer the question about traveling by bus from Indianapolis or meeting at the farm. If you need to meet at the farm, please arrive at 10:15 AM.
Bus Meeting Location (9 AM)
Bethany Community Gardens, 4702 South East St., Indianapolis, IN
Farm Destination Location (ETA 10:15 AM)
Wilderlove Farm, 5735 W Duvall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403
Agenda: Monday, November 2
9:00 AM: Meet at Bethany Community Gardens parking lot in Indianapolis
9:15 AM: Bus departs Indianapolis
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Arrive at farm near Bloomington, Indiana
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM: ON-FARM TOUR LED BY WILDERLOVE FARM
with lunch at 12:30 PM
3:15 PM: Bus departs farm
4:30 PM: Expected arrival in Indianapolis
4:30 PM: Optional cover crops walk through Bethany Community Gardens
Contact Info
[email protected]
marionswcd.org/soilhealth/
marionswcd.org/connect/
Food Sponsor
Lunch is graciously sponsored by Farm Bureau Marion County!
Be Prepared:
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for the farm tour. This is a working farm. Expect uneven terrain, tall vegetation, and interaction with local flora and fauna. Please bring a water bottle. A portable restroom will be available. on-site.
Funding Acknowledgement
This free workshop is made possible by the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, North Central SARE, and Clean Water Indiana. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number 2024-38640-42989 through the North Central Region SARE program under project number ENC24-233. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Event venue & nearby stays
5735 W Duvall Rd, 5735 West Duvall Road, Bloomington, United States
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