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Friends of Kinder Farm Park Newsletter – Summer 2015

Summer 2015 Newsletter

Inside This Issue

Page 1 – President’s Message

Page 2 – Flag Dedication and Brick Unveiling

Page 3 – Eastern Bluebird Monitoring at KFP

Page 3 – Kinder Farm Park Fall Family Bird Walks

Page 4 – Apprentice Garden, Summer 2015

Page 4 – The ABC of Design Workshop

Page 5 – Lamby Update

Page 6 – Farm Educational Group Goat Squad

Page 6 –2015 A.A.Co. Fair Poultry Princess Contest

Page 7 – Wooden Nickel Park Educational Opportunity

Page 8 – Fall Harvest Festival Planning

Page 15 – First Annual Zombie 5K Fun Run

Page 15 – Help Us Get Corporate Sponsors

Page 16 – FoKFP Corporate Sponsorship Levels

Page 18 – Zombie 5K Fun Run Flier

Page 19 – Life in the Park Photo Competition

Page 21 – FoKFP 12 Month Calendar

Page 24 – Merchant Discounts to FoKFP Members

Online viewing feature: You can control-click on the title in the index and go directly to the article.

PPrreessiiddeenntt’’ss MMeessssaaggee By Laura Kinnamon, President of the Friends of Kinder Farm Park

Summer is rapidly flying by and hopefully, you are able to spend

some time at Kinder Farm Park by walking or running the trails, and

participating in a variety of events held at the park. Did you see the

Antique Tractor Club at the Annual Severna Park Fourth of July

Parade with members of the 4H and Park Deli riding in the wagons?

Thank you to all those who came out for the unveiling of the Flag

Dedication and Buy a Brick program. The ceremony involved a

Ladies Trio from Severna Park High School who sang our National

Anthem and Paul Downey led an honor guard presentation of the US

Flag to the Park while the Rangers raised the flag. The potluck picnic

inside Harvest Hall was very festive and the food was excellent.

Thank you to everyone, who came out to support our events either as a participant or a volunteer. Kinder Farm

Park is very lucky to have a dedicated group of volunteers who give tirelessly of their time and efforts. The

accomplishments of the Friends of Kinder Farm Park are due to the volunteers, so thank you very much.

“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” ~Author Unknown

Friends of Kinder Farm Park are very busy preparing for a couple of large projects this October. The first is our

annual Fall Harvest Festival on October 11, which requires hundreds of volunteers. You can help with the

planning of the event by attending the planning meetings on the 4th

Wednesday of each month. This year we are

introducing a brand new exciting event, the Zombie 5K Fun Run on October 31, this involves volunteers to

help with planning, registrations, advertising, supervision of the event, etc. With all these activities, I am asking

you to get involved with their planning and execution. Please join us for our planning meetings, bring your

ideas and enthusiasm for these events. Looking ahead to December, we cannot forget the Jingle Bell hayride,

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which is a favorite community event.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”~Elizabeth Andrew

The friends of Kinder Farm Park are looking forward to seeing you at many of our upcoming events and we

hope you will find a way to support our events either as a participant or a volunteer. See you down on the

Farm!

FFllaagg DDeeddiiccaattiioonn aanndd BBrriicckk UUnnvveeiilliinngg By Michele Rose, Vice-President Friends of Kinder Farm Park, Chairperson Fundraising Committee

On Sunday, June 14th

, Flag Day, the Friends held a dedication ceremony for our new flag and flagpole located

just outside of the Visitors Center. In addition, we presented the unveiling of the initial installation of bricks

from our “Buy a Brick” program which surround the flagpole.

With about 100 people in attendance on the hot and steamy day, an honor guard led by one of our outstanding

volunteers, Paul Downey, presented the flag to Rangers Kevin Keller and Nolley Fisher, who promptly raised it

in official fashion. This was followed by a few words from our president, Laurie Kinnamon, and then a

beautiful, moving, acapella rendition of the national anthem by a trio of female singers from Severna Park High

School.

Immediately afterward, we all joined in the air-conditioned Harvest Hall to enjoy a potluck dinner and join in

conversation at the family-style set-up. Entrees and many desserts were provided courtesy of Eddy

Tinnivlioglou from Park Deli on Benfield Boulevard. Of course, we had more food than anyone could possibly

consume, but we gave it a good try!

It was a wonderful afternoon of meaningful memories, renewed and new friendships and good food.

Please stop by to see the new brick pavement and decide where you would like your brick to be placed. Order

forms for payment by check are available on the Friends web site at www.kinderfarmpark.org, as well as in the

Visitors Center. If you wish to pay by credit card, you may follow the link on the web page. This is your

opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Kinder Farm Park while also supporting the work of the Friends of

Kinder Farm Park to make it the best in the county.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the event. And please, do not forget to stop by and support

Park Deli!

Flag Day dedication ceremony and Commemorative Bricks unveiling

http://www.kinderfarmpark.org/

http://goparkdeli.com/


EEaasstteerrnn BBlluueebbiirrdd BBooxx MMoonniittoorriinngg aatt KKiinnddeerr FFaarrmm PPaarrkk By Stacy Epperson, Member Anne Arundel Bird Club

Monitoring bluebird boxes is a lot of fun! Every week, I visit the boxes assigned to me. I sometimes bring my

granddaughter, who really enjoys opening the boxes and counting eggs. Other times I have led participants on

my Family Bird Walks through my bluebird box trail. Park visitors also stop and ask me questions about what I

am doing. The wonder and fascination from adults and kids alike is enough to keep me at this volunteer activity

for a long time!

Bluebirds are not the only birds using the boxes. Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, House Wrens, and

Tree Swallows also use these manmade nesting cavities. When I visit a box, I record my findings on a data

sheet provided by the park: type of nest, how many eggs, development of hatchlings, whether adults are present,

and yes, even the unfortunate data like broken eggs or dead nestlings. Data is recorded regardless of which

species is living in the box. I have to be careful when opening a box because sometimes hornets have moved in.

Not all boxes are always active. Some box locations are better than others.

During my rounds, I have been the willing participant to watch nature unfold beginning in the cool spring and

on into a hot summer. I have seen (and heard) several species of frogs and toads; snakes slithering, fox and the

kits playing; ground hog families eating; red shoulder hawks calling; and of course the ever present deer

frolicking.

Kinder Farm Park has 65 boxes; and about 10 volunteers that make weekly checks during breeding season.

Bluebird boxes were originally installed by citizen scientists (private organizations and individuals) because the

bluebirds were struggling with nest site competition from the invasive and ever present house sparrows. In fact,

in the early 1970’s most people had never seen a bluebird, they were so rare. Providing more nesting sites in

Kinder Farm Park and across the eastern United States has helped the bluebird population climb to sustainable

levels and has been a tremendous success story for citizen scientists. If you think you might be interested in

monitoring bluebird boxes, you may contact Nolley Fisher at the Kinder Farm Park office. If you have any

other questions, please contact me at [email protected]. If you would like to learn more about birds in

general, please attend one of my birds walks this fall. Dates and information are included in this newsletter.

Stacy’s granddaughter Jocelyn Smith helping check boxes and

newly hatched Carolina Chickadees

KKiinnddeerr FFaarrmm PPaarrkk FFaallll FFaammiillyy BBiirrdd WWaallkkss Stacy Epperson will lead beginners and families on a two hour bird walk around the park. Walks begin at 8am

and meet at the visitor center. Participants can leave at any time. Dates are usually the first Sunday of the

month but September is an exception due to the holiday: Sept 12, Oct. 4th

, and Nov. 1 (daylight savings ends).

Cancelled if rain. Email Stacy at [email protected] if questions or on day of trip if weather iffy.

mailto:[email protected]



AApppprreennttiiccee GGaarrddeenn,, SSuummmmeerr 22001155 By Janet Clauson, Master Gardener

The Apprentice Garden at Kinder Farm Park is a program organized by the

University of Maryland Extension Service Master Gardeners and is chaired by

myself and fellow Master Gardner Teresa Rosello. It occupies two of the

community garden spaces and is dedicated to teaching families with children to

grow their own produce organically. Each family has personal garden space and

all share in the common garden areas. The master gardeners and the families meet

every Wednesday at 6:30 pm to plant, weed, water, de-bug, fret over, learn much

and harvest their own garden-grown

vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

Apprentice Gardens is an organic garden: No-till gardening techniques are used;

newspaper and straw spread on the pathways control weeds; no pesticides are

applied; and only Leaf-gro and organic fertilizer are used monthly.

In the shared gardens, the lettuces did well even into the heat of summer and now

red and yellow tomatoes, cherry tomatoes; jalapeno, sweet banana, and mariachi

peppers are ripening in mass. Zucchini, yellow squash, and kale are still producing,

and mint, oregano, chives, and basil are plentiful. The children enjoyed digging the

red and golden potatoes and finding treasure in the soil. “Best potatoes eve,” – as

reported by more than one youngster.

In their personal plots, families are encouraged to plant their own unique choice of

seeds and sets so the garden has a wide

variety of vegetables: corn is now ready

for harvest; dark purple heirloom tomatoes as well as hybrid tomatoes are

flourishing; plus cabbage, beans, carrots, greens and peppers of all kinds, and

kohlrabi. Sunflowers are blooming in more than one family plot.

This year we added a narrow strip of zinnias on the outside of the fence.

Seeds were sown in late spring and the flowers now attract pollinators to the

garden.

Please stop by and visit the gardens.

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Friendship Design Day Workshop – Saturday August 22nd, 2015 Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

400 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD

Have you been wondering when that little angel with freckles and pigtails suddenly grew up right under your

nose? How about when was the last time you had a quality day with your sister? So GiGi when was the last

time your granddaughter bragged about something the two of you did together to her friends? How about



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“I want to spend some quality time with my daughter-in-law”. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then

you

need to come out and enjoy the day with others in the same jam so to speak. No age is too young or too old.

Flowers speak a universal language and open the lines of communication in so many ways. Led by Sylvia Deck

Schedule: 9:00 – 9:30 -- Registration & coffee, tea, continental breakfast 9:30 – 10:00 -- Program – Sylvia Deck will demonstrate two easy and popular traditional floral designs 10:00 – 12:00 – 1st shift - Teams create a floral design - stay as long as you like 12:00 – 12:30 -- Program – Sylvia Deck will demonstrate two easy and popular traditional floral designs 12:30 – 2:45 -- 2nd shift - Teams create a floral design – stay as long as you like

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Price: $25.00 - You only need to bring a pair of garden scissors or Joyce Chen design scissors. There will be

scissors on loan if you don’t have them. All flowers, containers, oasis will be supplied.

Name: _____________________________________ Cell: _______________________

Email: _______________________________________________________

____ I just want to come and I am bringing my ____________, whose name is ______________________.

_____ I want to create a floral design for $25.00.

_____ I am coming to 1st session

_____ I am coming to 2nd session

_____ I want to create 2 floral designs for $50.00 – one for me and one for my guest.

Please mail your registration and check to Sylvia Deck, PO Box 934, Severn, MD 21144. Please make checks payable to District II FGCMD.

LLaammbbyy UUppddaattee By Jacquelyn Wilson, President of the 4H Livestock Club

Our two mother ewes and our four new lambs are doing very well. Since

their birth in late March, Jeremiah and Jeovannah, our first boy and girl,

have developed an extremely lovable attitude toward people. Joel-Jaxon

and Jaylene, our last boy and girl, are small but strong. Joel-Jaxon has

little calcium horns growing at the moment! Jaylene, who was struggling in

her first week of life, is growing almost bigger than her brother!

The flock of sheep are registered Blue Faced Leicesters, a breed known for

their wool. The entire flock has many visitors that continue to visit and

follow the growth of them all, especially the lambs, and also request many

pictures with themselves and their children. The lambs occasionally still

nurse and are very close to their moms.

In September the lambs will show in the Anne Arundel County fair with

their Ewe mothers, who both took 1st Place, Reserve Champ, Champ, and

one with Grand Champ last season. After showing at the fair the lambs are

due to leave the park by the 4-H rules by November 1st.

Jasmine, Jaycee, Jeremiah,

Jeovannah, Jaylene, Joel-Jaxon


FFaarrmm EEdduuccaattiioonnaall GGrroouupp GGooaatt SSqquuaadd By Roy Fielder, Farm Education and Goat Squad Leader

This summer the Farm Educational group Goat Squad has had

a period of growth. Sixteen families are now working together

and teaching our park visitors about the animals. There are

now four Dairy Cows, one of whom, Bella is expect to calve in

late February or March. The goats are enjoying their new six

acres of vegetation and are doing their best to devour the

bumper crop of poison ivy. A few 4H goats reside with the

Goat Squad goats too, there are plenty of weeds to go around.

Our Vegetation Control Specialists have been doing a fine job

of educating park visitors about cows and goats and how to

manage invasive species, responsible crop rotation, and

parasite management. It has been a joy to see the park visitors

learn about the animals as they contribute to a healthy farm environment. We plan to send out both dairy and

brush control goats to be bred in the fall, right after the fall harvest festival. The goats will return to the main

complex by October the first to enjoy the festival.

Our Goat Squad families have been working hard to provide a rich learning environment for the visitors,

planting pumpkins, hatching eggs, raising chickens and turkeys, and managing pests. We look forward to many

little hooves on the ground delighting and teaching our park visitors in a few short months.

22001155 AAnnnnee AArruunnddeell CCoouunnttyy FFaaiirr PPoouullttrryy PPrriinncceessss CCoonntteesstt By Victoria Willis, A.A.Co. Fair Poultry Princess Chairperson, Founder and 2009 Fair Queen

The sixth annual Anne Arundel County Fair Poultry Princess

Contest will take place on Wednesday, September 16th at the

county fairgrounds in Crownsville, Maryland during the

intermission of the Fair Queen competition. The mission of the

Poultry Princess Contest is to raise awareness about poultry by

educating the public about various types and breeds of poultry and

basic care; however, it is not a requirement that contestants own

poultry to compete. This contest offers young ladies from ages10-

15 an opportunity to participate by submitting a resume, written

essay, and interacting with a panel of judges through a "fishbowl"

question and an interview. Applicants must reside (for at least 1

year) in Anne Arundel County. The newly crowned Poultry

Princess will be awarded prize money, crown, and official sash,

2014 Anne Arundel County Fair Poultry Princess, Haley Reaney.

and will represent the county fair and the poultry industry throughout the fair and year.The registration deadline

is September 1, 2015 and must be accompanied by a wallet size photo and a non-refundable $5.00 fee.

If interested in applying, check out www.aacountyfair.org for an application or e-mail one of the chairpersons:

Victoria Willis

AACOF Poultry Princess Chairperson, Founder

2009 Fair Queen

[email protected]

443-517-3793

Victoria Williams

AACOF Poultry Princess Chairperson

2010 Poultry Princess

[email protected]

http://www.aacountyfair.org/


tel:443-517-3793



Wooden Nickel Park- Educational Opportunity – Summer/Fall

Butterflies and Moths

The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly is Maryland’s official State Insect! There are becoming fewer and

fewer of these special butterflies.

They look for one plant to lay their eggs on: the turtlehead plant. These plants can be found at your local garden center. Not only are they a beautiful addition to your garden, but the Checkerspot butterflies love them! Plant one in your garden and see if you can spot a Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly.

Cercopia Moth

The Cercopia Moth is the largest North American moth! It can grow to have a wingspan of 5-6 inches long! They only fly at night and are attracted to bright lights, so check your front porch light and see if you can find one!

The adult Cercopia moth only lives for 2 weeks. This is because they cannot eat, and their main purpose in the adult stage is to mate and lay eggs so new Cercopia moths can grow.

This is the lifecycle of a butterfly. The adult butterfly lays eggs, a caterpillar grows and hatches from the egg, the caterpillar eats, grows, and makes a cocoon. Once it is finished changing in the cocoon, it comes out as a beautiful butterfly.

Monarch Butterfly- Likes the native milk weeds and butterfly weeds. We will send seeds to you! Just send a Self

addressed stamped envelope) to: Wooden Nickel Park 10400 Shaker Dr. #334 Simpsonville, MD 21150

Grow your own milk weeds and butterfly weeds and see if a monarch butterfly comes to visit!

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF WOODEN NICKEL PARK a 501 (c) 3:

To make a tax deductible donation please visit our website www.woodennickelpark.org

Wooden Nickel Park's goal is to connect children and their families to nature and to grow children's comfort, to increase their confidence, and unleash their

curiosity. By doing so, the children and their families will be engaging in healthy outdoor activities like hiking and exploring the environment. WNP has particularly

focused on creating a park concept that makes these parks entirely accessible. By design they will exceed the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

requirements thus placing the experience within the reach of all children. Wooden Nickel Park is committed to providing accessibility.

http://www.woodennickelpark.org/


FFaallll HHaarrvveesstt FFeessttiivvaall PPllaannnniinngg By Michele Rose, Vice-President Friends of Kinder Farm Park, Chairperson Fall Harvest Festival Committee

Save the Date! Saturday, October 10th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

As we have mentioned previously, planning for this event starts in March or April each year and continues until

the end of October, when we are reviewing the year’s event and starting plans for the next year.

One of our biggest obstacles each year is worrying about having enough volunteers. They function in many

ways throughout the year – planning, preparation, set-up, on the day of the event in - ticket sales, running games

and activities, supervising student volunteers, making food for volunteers, stocking, parking, etc and, of course,

there is clean-up which starts immediately after the event and continues for the next week or two. Volunteer

forms are available in this newsletter, as well as on our web site at www.kinderfarmpark.org .

This year it is even easier to register on-line by going to https://docs.google.com/a/aacounty.org/forms/d/1g9tI-

lYf5LOv2or5Q7TcNnqaXU-wDT1ua5rtzxQcWPg/viewform?c=0&w=1 . It will only take a few minutes to

complete and submit the form.

Each of you can help! The more people we have, the less work there is for any single individual. Make this the

year that you join in – this really is a community effort for a community event.

One of our goals each year is to try to find additional ways to shorten the lines. We made changes in ticket

sales last year, but did not have an adequate opportunity to try it due to the inclement weather. The tickets will

be sold as individual tickets as in most carnivals. We hope you’ll find it an easier method. We are adding a

game or two and increasing the opportunity for more people to play at the same time for others.

All of your favorites are still there – pumpkin and face painting, tractor and pony rides, games and crafts, as

well as food and craft vendors, demonstrators and musical entertainment. Due to changes in operations, there

will be more farm animals, too!

As this is our primary fundraiser for the Friends, business sponsors / partnerships are being sought this year. If

your business is interested, please let us know.

In addition, we are seeking business donations for our raffle.

We are always looking for new ideas and would love to have your

input.

So join us at a meeting – they are held on the fourth Wednesday of

each month in the Visitors Center at 6:30 pm.

Please feel free to contact me for more information at

[email protected] or by phone at 443-618-9555 or 410-544-

8302.

Fall Harvest Festival Volunteer Forms The following pages contain forms that can be used to volunteer for the Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday,

October 10, 2015.

The Single Person Volunteer Form on page 7 can be filled in and mailed to or turned in at the park.

The Group Volunteer Form that begins on page 9 can be filled in and mailed to or turned in at the park.


https://docs.google.com/a/aacounty.org/forms/d/1g9tI-lYf5LOv2or5Q7TcNnqaXU-wDT1ua5rtzxQcWPg/viewform?c=0&w=1

https://docs.google.com/a/aacounty.org/forms/d/1g9tI-lYf5LOv2or5Q7TcNnqaXU-wDT1ua5rtzxQcWPg/viewform?c=0&w=1



Volunteers Needed for Kinder Farm Park’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival

WHO: Middle School-Adult Volunteers – Individuals, Families, & Organized Groups (please contact office for a

group sign up sheet)

WHAT: Kids Games, Arts & Crafts, Food Service, and other help is needed

WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2015, Rain date Sunday, October 11, 2015

WHERE: 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD 21108, (410) 222-6115 (phone), (410) 222-6117 (fax)

WHY: Give back to your community by helping people have a fun, enjoyable time!

Only required to work 4 hours (although longer shifts are appreciated)!!!

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner will be provided for all volunteers

Students receive a letter documenting their hours for Community Service

ADDITIONAL INFO: Due to limited parking, we are asking volunteers to carpool and/or be dropped off when

possible. A copy of this form with your hours/position highlighted will be your confirmation. When you arrive check in

at the Volunteer Table, a map will be mailed with your confirmation.

Please fill out & return to Kinder Farm Park. Please fill out everything listed below. Thank you. PLEASE PRINT

CLEARLY. YOUR COPY WILL HAVE YOUR HOURS/POSITION HIGHLIGHTED.

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________

STUDENT: Y N IF YES, LIST SCHOOL NAME:_______________________________

HOME ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: _________________________EMAIL:______________________________________________

SPECIAL NEEDS (ex. Must be able to sit, etc):______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

TIME AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER (PLEASE CIRCLE)

9:00-5:00 9:00-1:00 12:00-4:00 1:30-5:30

AVAILABLE TO WORK THE RAIN DATE, SUN, OCT. 11TH

? (IF YES, VOLUNTEER HOURS WILL BE THE

SAME AS SAT, OCTOBER 10TH

. (PLEASE CIRCLE)

YES NO

1ST

PREFERENCE (PLEASE CIRCLE) (We will try, however preferences are not guaranteed)

GAMES CRAFTS FACE PAINTING NO PREFERENCE


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GROUP VOLUNTEER SIGNUP SHEET FOR FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

SAT, OCT 10, 2015

RAIN DATE SUN. OCT. 11, 2015 PLEASE DROP OFF, MAIL, OR FAX (410-222-6117) TO THE KINDER FARM PARK OFFICE, 1001

KINDER FARM PARK ROAD, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108. CALL THE OFFICE AT 410-222-6115 IF

YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. Due to limited parking, we are asking volunteers to carpool and/or be dropped

off when possible. A copy of this form with your hours/position highlighted will be your confirmation.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

GROUP’S CONTACT PERSON’S NAME:____________________________________________________

EMAIL:___________________________________PHONE:_______________________________________

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

CLUB OR ORGANIZATION’S NAME:______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE FOLLOWING SHIFT TIME YOU WILL BE AVAILABLE UNDER

HOURS AVAILABLE AND CIRCLE YES OR NO IF YOU’LL BE AVAILABLE FOR RAIN DATE.

(RAIN DATE TIMES WILL BE SAME.)

9:00-5:00 9:00-1:00 12:00-4:00 1:30-5:30

UNDER PREFERENCE, PLEASE WRITE DOWN 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: (We will make every

attempt to meet your preferences, however they are not guaranteed)

GAMES, REFRESHMENTS, FACE PAINTING, CRAFTS,

NO PREFERENCE, PUMPKIN PAINTING

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name:_________________________________________ Hours 1st/2

nd choice__________/____________

Activity:_____________________________________ Rain date (Please circle) YES NO

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FFiirrsstt AAnnnnuuaall ZZoommbbiiee 55KK FFuunn RRuunn By Laura Kinnamon, President of the Friends of Kinder Farm Park

Calling all Zombies and runners- Be advised an epidemic is coming to Kinder Farm Park. The Zombie

infection is spreading and projected to reach Severna Park on Halloween, when the Friends of Kinder Farm

Park will host our First Annual Zombie 5K Fun Run. We will have 100 Zombies and 250 runners participating

in this event. The goal for runners is to reach the Drop Dead Zone with at least one Health Flag; runners will be

given health flags. The Zombies will be stationed though the course and they are searching for food (health

flags). They will try to take your flags so runners, be quick to dodge our crawling, creeping and running

Zombies. Space is limited so sign up today, you do not want to miss this fun run. It is the only Zombie 5K Fun

Run in Anne Arundel County.

Event Details

Registration opens August 15th

and will be on-line at the following link:

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=5139

Registration is limited to 100 Zombies and 250 Runners

Cost for Runners and Zombies is:

o $30.00 until September 14th

o $35.00 until October 9th

o $40.00 until October 23rd

(T-shirt size not guaranteed)

On-line registration ends Oct.23rd

unless sold out before

o $50.00 on Race Day Unless sold out

Teams of 4 people will receive a $5.00 discount when tickets are purchased together.

Participants will receive a very cool limited edition T-shirt.

Run day registration will begin at 8:30am for Zombies and 9 a.m. for Runners; the run begins at 10 a.m.

There will be a costume contest for the best dressed Zombies Adult M/F and Teenager M/F; zombies

must at least 4 years old to participate.

Runners may be 9 years old and parents are strongly encouraged to accompany their child(ren) on the

course.

The Drop Dead Zone will contain a food vendor (Park Deli will be selling food).

Non-Runners we need your assistance. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:

Registration, timing, Zombie supervisors, CDC (command Center), packet organization and pick up etc. You

can sign up on the registration website to volunteer.

For additional information please contact Laurie Kinnamon at [email protected].

HHeellpp uuss GGeett CCoorrppoorraattee SSppoonnssoorrss By Laura Kinnamon, President of the Friends of Kinder Farm Park

The Friends of Kinder Farm Park are starting a Corporate Sponsorship program that ties together our three big

events this year: The Fall Harvest Festival on Oct 10th

, the Zombie 5K Fun Run on Oct 31st and the Jingle Bell

Hayride on Dec 5th

. We are asking Business Owners to please consider sponsoring the Friends of Kinder Farm

Park.

Do you own a business or frequent a local business that might like to take advantage of this tax deductable

opportunity to support the work of the Friends and get some great advertisement at these popular community

events? Help the Friends by sharing the next page of this newsletter with your favorite local businesses or use it

yourself to learn the details on how to become a corporate sponsor.




FFrriieennddss ooff KKiinnddeerr FFaarrmm PPaarrkk CCoorrppoorraattee SSppoonnssoorrsshhiipp LLeevveellss About the Friends of Kinder Farm Park The Friends of Kinder Farm Park is a 501(c)3 organization and your donation is tax deductible. Kinder Farm

Park is located on Jumper’s Hole Road between the communities of Severna Park and Millersville. The funds

raised from the events described below will benefit the programs and projects offered at the park including but

not limited to: educational programs, the restored Kinder family farmhouse, the museums in the Visitors

Center and tobacco barn, the Goat Squad, 4H Livestock Club and other park projects. Each year, the park

attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy the farm animals, Fall Harvest Festival, Jingle Bell Hayrides, a working

sawmill, a blacksmith shop, a woodworking shop and the multiple walking trails and playground.

Corporate Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

Benefits Gold Level $2000.00

Silver Level $600.00

Bronze Level $250.00

4x8 Banner Premium location

YES-1 YES-1 No

3 x 5 Banner YES-1 No YES

Cover 3 events YES YES YES

Friends memberships

3 Family memberships,

12 hayride passes

2 Family memberships,

8 hayride passes

1 Family membership,

4 hayride passes

Newsletter YES YES YES

Social Media YES YES YES

You business is welcome to make a donation of in-kind items such as gift certificates for prizes, supplies such as fruits for the run, bottled water or sodas, cups, give away promotional items.

2015 Events

Fall Harvest Festival on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event attracts about 8,000 people for a day of games, demonstrations, animals, crafts and food

vendors. This festival is our largest event and draws people from all over the county. Activities include

pumpkin painting, corn cannons, scarecrow making, face painting, pumpkin bowling and encourage children of

all ages to get involved. Hayride passes accepted at this event.

Zombie 5-K Fun Run October 31, registration starts at 8:30 a.m. This year the Friends of Kinder Farm Park are introducing the Zombie 5-K Fun Run. The route includes both

paved and unpaved trail. As the runners move throughout the course, Zombie’s will be seeking their next meal.

Their meals come from the health flags that the runners will be wearing. We are expecting about 400

participants at this event.

Jingle Bell Hayride, December 5, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is a holiday tradition that involves a hayride around the park in our decorated hay wagons. After the

hayride enjoy some refreshments, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clause, and spend time roasting marshmallows

around our bonfire. Do not be surprised if a few of the animals make an appearance at this event. This event

attracts about 300 people and hayride tickets accepted at this event.



CCoorrppoorraattee SSppoonnssoorrsshhiipp LLeevveellss ((CCoonntt..))

Contact info

Friends of Kinder Farm Park

1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd.

Millersville, MD 21108

Laurie Kinnamon

President, Friends of Kinder Farm Park

[email protected]

443-454-6244

Sponsorship Form

Business Name ____________________________________________

Owner’s Name ____________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________

Phone number _____________________________________________

Email address _____________________________________________

Donation Level

_____Gold

_____Silver

_____Bronze

In-Kind donations- I will donate the following items and quantity

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Please make check payable to the Friends of Kinder Farm Park

Mail to: Friends of Kinder Farm Park C/o Laurie Kinnamon, President 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd Millersville, MD 21108



Be advised an epidemic is coming to Kinder Farm Park. The Zombie infection is spreading and is projected to reach Severna Park on Halloween. Runners must try to make it through the zombie infested trail to the “Drop Dead Zone” with at least one life flag.

For all the gory details and to

join in the mayhem go to

www.kinderfarmpark.org

by the stroke of midnight Oct.23rd

All profits from this event will go to the Friends of Kinder Farm Park which provides ongoing support of the activities, projects, and

organizations at the park.



The Friends of Kinder Farm Park

2015 Life in the Park

Photo Competition

Categories: Flora, Fauna, Landscapes and People Prizes: $50 Gift Card to 1st place in each category

A 2016 Pass to the Park for 2nd place in each category Deadline: October 31, 2015

Photos must be taken after November 1, 2014 within the boundaries of Kinder Farm Park and reflect aspects of the beauty and/or life in the park

A panel of judges will select two winning photos from each category, and

winners will be notified by email or phone

For competition rules and entry instructions see the back of

this flier or visit our website at: www.kinderfarmpark.org

This contest is cosponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of

Recreation and Parks



PHOTO COMPETITION RULES AND ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

1. The categories for this photo competition are: Flora (flowers, trees, plants, etc.); Fauna (all animals including fishes, birds, insects, etc.); Landscape; and, People in Kinder Farm Park.

2. Photos must be taken within the boundary of Kinder Farm Park between Nov. 1, 2014 and October 31, 2015.

3. Entrants may submit up to a total of four photos in the competition, either as digital images or prints in color or black and white.

Photographs can be submitted in digital format (preferably JPG), with a maximum of 10mb per email.

Photographs submitted in print form should be no larger than 8” X 10”. Note that they will be digitally scanned for judging purposes.

4. This competition is intended to encourage amateur photography in the county parks. Photography is just one of the many activities enjoyed by park visitors. Contest entries will not be accepted from professional photographers.

5. All entries must be original work and must not have been previously published. The entrants must be the sole owner of copyright in all photos entered and must have obtained permission of any people featured in the entries.

6. Each entry must be marked with or accompanied with an email that includes:

The photographer’s: o Name and address, o Telephone number, o Email address, and

Photograph title

A description of where and when the photo was taken

The category In which each photograph is being entered (only one category per photo)

Notes: o Entries will be returned if they lack any of the above requested information.

o Personal details will only be used for the purpose of administering the competition and will not be published or provided to any third party without your permission.

7. Entries can be submitted in two ways:

By email to [email protected] with the subject line of “2015 KFP Photo Contest””

By mail to: 2015 KFP Photo Contest

1001 Kinder Farm Park Road Millersville, MD 21108

8. All entries must be received by October 31, 2015.

9. No entries can be returned and proof of posting is not proof of receipt. The organizers accept no responsibility for entries lost, damaged or delayed in the post.

10. All entries will be judged by a panel of judges who will select the best photographs in each category. The judges' decision will be final and no correspondence can be entered into.

11. By entering, entrants will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by these rules.

12. By entering the competition, entrants grant the right for The Friends of Kinder Farm Park to display the photographs at Kinder Farm Park, publish and exhibit the submitted photographs in print or on the Friends of Kinder Farm Park website.


Friends of Kinder Farm Park (FoKFP)

12 Month Calendar

August 2015

12 — FoKFP Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitors Center Harvest Hall

12 — Publish the Summer Down on the Farm newsletter

15 — Registration begins for the 1st Annual Zombie 5K Fun Run on October 31st at Kinder Farm Park; for

details and to register go to www.kinderfarmpark.org

18 — FoKFP Fund Raising Committee Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitors Center

19 — FoKFP Historical Society Meeting at 3:30 PM in the Visitor’s Center Conference Room

26 — Fall Harvest Festival Committee Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitors Center Harvest Hall

September 2015

9 — First Call for Fall Newsletter Articles

12 — Kinder Farmhouse Museum is open to the public, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

12 — Family/Beginner Bird Walk, all ages welcome, meets at 8:00 AM in the Visitors Center Parking Lot.

Walks are in fair weather only (cancelled if rain), last 2-3 hours, and are mostly off-trail on grassy paths.

Contact the leader, Stacy Epperson at [email protected] with any questions.

16 — FoKFP Historical Society Meeting at 4:00 PM at the Kinder Farm House



October 2015

4 — Family/Beginner Bird Walk, all ages welcome, meets at 8:00 AM in the Visitors Center Parking Lot.

Walks are in fair weather only (cancelled if rain), last 2-3 hours, and are mostly off-trail on grassy paths.

Contact the leader, Stacy Epperson at [email protected] with any questions.

10 — Kinder Farm Park Annual Fall Harvest Festival from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more information visit

www.kinderfarmpark.com .

11 — Fall Harvest Festival Rain Date Sunday, Oct. 11,2015 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM


23 —Last day to register on-line at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=5139 for the Zombie 5K Fun

Run

28 — Fall Harvest Festival Committee Follow-up Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitor’s Center Harvest Hall

28 — Deadline for Fall Newsletter articles

31 — First Annual Zombie 5K Fun Run, Zombies begin check-in at 8:30 AM, Runners begin check-in at

9:00 AM, and the run starts at 10 AM. For details and to register visit www.kinderfarmpark.org .

31 — Deadline for entries in the 2015 Life in the Park Photo Competition




http://www.kinderfarmpark.com/




November 2015

1 — (Daylight Savings Time ends) Family/Beginner Bird Walk, all ages welcome, meets at 8:00 AM in the

Visitors Center Parking Lot. Walks are in fair weather only (cancelled if rain), last 2-3 hours, and are

mostly off-trail on grassy paths. Contact the leader, Stacy Epperson at [email protected] with

any questions.


17 — Last FoKFP Historical Society Meeting for 2015 at 4:00 PM – location to be announced


11 — Publish the Fall Down on the Farm newsletter

16 — Last FoKFP Fund Raising Committee Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitors Center

December 2015

5 — Jingle Bell Hayride 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, preregistration required at the park office (call 410-222-6115),

rain date: Saturday Dec. 12th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

7 — First Call for Winter 2016 Newsletter articles

9 — FoKFP Annual All-Hands Meeting at 6:30 PM in Visitors Center Harvest Hall


January 2016: FoKFP membership fees are due

1 — Kick off of the 2016 Life in the Park Photo Competition



19 — 1st FoKFP Fund Raising Committee Meeting for 2016 at 6:30 PM in the Visitors Center

20 — 1st FoKFP Historical Society Meeting for 2016 at 4:00 PM – location to be announced

23 — Deadline for the Winter 2016 Newsletter articles

February 2016


9 — Publish the Winter 2016 Down on the Farm Newsletter



16 — FoKFP Historical Society Meeting at 4:00 PM – location to be announced

March 2016




23 — Kick-off meeting for the 2016 Fall Harvest Festival Committee at 6:30 PM in the Visitors Center

April 2016







April 2016 (Cont.)


23 — Deadline for Spring 2016 Newsletter Articles


May 2016


11 — Publish the Spring Down on the Farm newsletter




25 — Fall Harvest Festival Committee Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitor’s Center Harvest Hall

June 2016

10 — First Call for Summer Newsletter Articles




22 — Fall Harvest Festival Committee Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Visitor’s Center Harvest Hall

July 2016

4 — Antique Tractors and 4H Livestock Club participate in the Severna Park Independence Day Parade






27 — Deadline for Summer Newsletter articles

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It is impossible to lick your elbow.

The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska

The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace.

If you were to spell out numbers, you have to go to “One thousand” until you would find the letter A.

At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.


MMeerrcchhaannttss DDiissccoouunnttss ttoo FFooKKFFPP MMeemmbbeerrss We wish to thank and encourage you to shop the following vendors that offer the indicated discounts to the

Friends of Kinder Farm Park (show membership card):

The Wild Bird Center – 20%

568 Governor Ritchie Highway

Severna Park Plaza Shopping Center

Severna Park, MD 21146

Phone: (410) 647-2453

www.wildbird.com/franchisee/sev/home

Anne Arundel County Farm and Garden Center (Farmers Co-op) – 10%

155 8th

Avenue N.

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Phone: (410) 766-8400

email: [email protected]

Country Feed and Gardens and Pets – 10%

865 Annapolis Road

Gambrills, MD 21054

Phone: (410) 923-0960

Down on the Farm is a quarterly publication of the Friends

of Kinder Farm Park

President: Laura Kinnamon

Vice President: Michele Rose

Treasurer: Carrie Fielder

Secretary: Chris Mowry

Newsletter Editor: Mike Lowman

Please visit our web site:


http://www.wildbird.com/franchisee/sev/home



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