MSU Tollgate Farm Sprouts - Winter 2025/2026

Tollgate Farm and Education Center
28115 Meadowbrook Road
Novi, MI 48377

Discover, Create, Taste, and Explore—All at MSU Tollgate Farm!

Welcome to Farm Sprouts, a hands-on adventure designed just for curious little ones ages 2–4! Each month, your child will dive into the magic of the seasons through sensory play, storytelling, and creative crafts—all starting in our cozy classroom.

Then, it’s time to head outdoors! We’ll explore the sights, sounds, and surprises of the farm, from crunchy leaves to clucking chickens. After our farm adventure, we’ll gather back inside to enjoy a delicious taste of Michigan-grown goodness.

New Theme Each Month!
Every class brings a fresh theme and new discoveries—join us for one or come back each month for a whole year of farm fun!

Farm Sprouts- Ponies
Thursday, December 11 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 11 - 12-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 13 - 12-1:30 p.m.
 
Farm Sprouts- Snow
Thursday, January 15 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 15 - 12-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 17 - 12-1:30 p.m.
 
Farm Sprouts- Rabbits
Thursday, February 12 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 12 - 12-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 14 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 14 - 12-1:30 p.m.
 
Cost: $18 per child. Each child must be accompanied by a trusted adult for the entirety of the program.
Due to space constraints, no siblings or additional adults will be allowed into the program.

Registration for MSU Tollgate Farm Sprouts is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 13, 2026.

Accommodations

Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.  

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact Barbie Kellner, MSU Tollgate Farm Program Manager, at kellnerb@msu.edu.