PROGRAMS
Since its success in acquiring Langhorne Heritage Farm, LOSI has hosted a variety of events and programs at this site. Our organization is committed to ensuring that to the extent possible, preserved land is available for the enjoyment of the members of the community who made that preservation possible.
Community Gardens
Every summer, Langhorne Heritage Farm hosts community gardeners from throughout the area. The Community Gardens started out in 1986 with eight plots. Today, 100 plots are rented out for flower and vegetable gardening. The community gardens are 100% organic, as the use of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers are prohibited.
As a service to the gardeners, water spigots are provided by Langhorne Open Space, and the land is disked both prior to and after the growing season.
For details, contact the Community Gardens Manager, Dawn Clabbers (215-757-5600).
Artists-at-the-Farm
In cooperation with the Langhorne Council for the Arts, LOSI is proud to host a local artist community at Heritage Farm, Nearly a dozen artists rent studio space at the Farm during the warm weather months (April through October).
The studios are located in the various ‘outbuildings’ at the Farm, and are available for single or group usage. Located in former chicken coops, the calving barn, and utility buildings, the studios have been cleaned out, painted, and decorated by the resident artists. Here, they paint, design murals, make jewelry, and pursue photography.
For several years, the Artists-at-the-Farm have been featured in the fall ARTFEST held at the Farm. The event is sponsored by Langhorne Council for the Arts with Langhorne Open Space sometimes co-sponsoring. Attended by hundreds of visitors, the ARTFEST showcases the work of our resident artists, sponsors a children’s art show, hosts a poetry slam, and features a variety of music and dance performers.
For details, contact the Director of Artists-at-the-Farm, Carol Zetterberg
(215-757-4721).
CONCERTS
Langhorne Open Space hosts free concerts at the Farm each year.
Jazz-at-the-Farm
In spring, we feature Jazz-at-the-Farm.
This event showcases talented local
student jazz bands from both Neshaminy
Middle School and Neshaminy High School.
The event often features a professional
guest soloist. Hundreds of local residents
trek to the Farm with folding chairs and
blankets to enjoy an afternoon of classic
jazz and vocals.
For details, contact Jazz-at-the-Farm
organizers Patrick and Betsy Carr
(215-757-3630).
Concert-Under-the-Stars
During the summer, folk music is featured at our annual Concert-Under-the-Stars. Several folk groups and soloists entertain the audience as the sun sets over the Farm.
For details, contact Concert-Under-the-Stars coordinator Carol Deaver
(215-757-0471).
FUNDRAISERS
In addition to our annual Membership Drive, Langhorne Open Space conducts a number of fundraisers to help support its activities. In the past, these fundraisers have included Haunted Farm (1985-1989), Country Fair (1985—1989), and Antiques Appraisal (1990). Proceeds are used to finance our open space acquisition efforts, and to maintain and beautify Heritage Farm.
Flea Market
For the past few years, we have held Flea Markets at the Farm as a fundraiser for Langhorne Open Space. Starting with just 20 vendors the first season, the Flea Market has grown to over 100 vendors. Hundreds of buyers attend this popular event.
Flea Markets are held once in the Spring, and again in the Fall. Selling spaces are available for rental – large enough to park your vehicle right next to your selling area.
Additionally, for those prefer not to be a ‘vendor’, but want the opportunity to clean out attics and garages, we offer the opportunity to donate saleable items to our “Farm Store”. All proceeds from sale of these items support the activities of Langhorne Open Space.
For more information, contact Flea Market organizer David Maksymovich
(215-750-1163).
Christmas Tree Sale
For many years, Langhorne Open Space has conducted a Christmas Tree sale on the Farm grounds.
Over two hundred trees ranging from table-top size to 10’ are sold during two consecutive December weekends. The trees are provided
by a tree farm in north-central Pennsylvania known for supplying trees to the White House and the Smithsonian.
In addition to the trees, poinsettias and decorated natural wreaths are available
for sale.
For information, contact Christmas Tree organizers Bob & Deb Tyl (215-752-2521) or Beth Delaney (215-757-1435).