In April, we celebrated Volunteer Appreciation month. Lambs Farm would not be what it is today without our volunteers. Since the Pet Shop opened its doors on State Street in 1961, volunteers have made a big impact and continue to do so every day. They are an integral...
The Farmyard opened for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 3. It was a beautiful weekend to welcome guests back to visit over 300 animals, including several baby goats and lambs who recently joined the Lambs Farm family. Guests can now support their favorite new and...
It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. It has been a long road, but we are finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as cases decline and vaccinations become more accessible. As the state of Illinois slowly...
Our Farmyard friends have been enjoying all kinds of special treats from the community! In the fall, the Farmyard began accepting pumpkin, corn stalk and hay bale donations. Animals like pigs, cows, tortoises, goats and sheep love snacking on pulp, while the birds and...
It truly was a holiday season like never before as we navigated through the challenges caused by the pandemic during our busiest time of year. We had to make the difficult decision to cancel Breakfast with Santa, an event that is a long-standing highlight of the...
Though the holidays looked much different this year due to the pandemic, staff did all they could to make sure Participants had a great time celebrating in the comfort of their homes. They planned Hanukkah celebrations which consisted of traditional and delicious...
