Events

Upcoming Events

• Jun 15

  Summer Farm Camp

  June 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377

  Summer fun starts at Tollgate Farm with our Summer Farm Camps! Campers engage in hands-on learning activities with our livestock, community-supported vegetable and flower production, and nutritious garden kitchen snacks.

• Jun 19

  Night Hikes on the Farm: Birds of the Evening

  June 19, 2026 8:00PM – 9:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  The transition from day to night affords many spectacular sights. The horizons of Tollgate Farm will give us a great opportunity to discuss our avian friends that are active as the sun sets.

• Jun 25

  Beekeeping Workshop in Novi, MI

  June 25, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 48377

  Join Michigan State University Extension for an in-hive beekeeping workshop on honey bee colony health inspections and seasonal management!

• Jul 16

  MSU Tollgate Garden Open House

  July 16, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  Tollgate Farm's Garden Open House offers visitors the chance to view over 20 beautiful gardens on a 160-acre property

• Jul 17

  Night Hikes on the Farm: Firefly Stroll

  July 17, 2026 8:00PM – 9:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  Experience the magic of summer as fireflies light the night at Tollgate Farm.

• Jul 23

  Beekeeping Workshop in Novi, MI

  July 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 48377

  Join Michigan State University Extension for an in-hive beekeeping workshop on honey bee colony health inspections and seasonal management!

• Aug 21

  Night Hikes on the Farm: Batty About Bats?

  August 21, 2026 8:00PM – 9:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  Bats are all around and their habits and adaptations give them an incredibly interesting role in their ecosystem. Come along as we investigate our furry flying fiends as they flit around the woodline at Tollgate Farm.

• Sep 11

  Night Hikes on the Farm: Predators of the Night

  September 11, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  Darkness is an advantage many predator animals use to gain the upper hand on their prey. As we walk through the habitats of Tollgate Farm, let us investigate who is adapted to be a successful hunter during the night and who they are looking for.

• Oct 9

  Night Hikes on the Farm: Folklore Nights

  October 9, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  Night plays a large role in traditional folklore. Our trek around Tollgate will give us the opportunity to talk about myths, legends, and spirits of the night. Come if you dare!

• Nov 20

  Night Hikes on the Farm: Owl Prowl

  November 20, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

  Owls are often seen as the mysterious guardians of the night. More often heard than seen, we’ll discuss owl adaptations and “WHO” we might expect to encounter on Tollgate Farm as we traverse its woods and fields.