The Kelley Farm, located in Elk River, Minnesota, will be hosting Children's Gardening and May Basket workshops this April.

The Children's Gardening Workshop will be held on April 24, 2010 from 9:00 - 11:30 AM. Children are encouraged to get their hands dirty in the morning gardening workshop. Young learners ages 4 to 6, with their adult helpers, will be introduced to the world of gardening in Minnesota. During the workshop, children will play with seeds, explore gardens, discover vegetables and pot a plant to take home. The cost is $10.00 per child with an adult helper. Refreshments will be provided.

Participate in the tradition of leaving a springtime surprise hanging on your neighbor's doorknob by weaving a simple May basket to fill with sweet treats. The May Basket Workshop will be held April 25, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. There is a $5.00 material fee per basket. This workshop, held in the Visitor Center, is for all ages. Children under age 10 will need adult assistance. Reservations are required to participate.

Oliver H. Kelley and his wife Lucy began farming the land on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1850. Kelley was the founder of the first successful national farming organization, the Patrons of Husbandry, better known as the Grange. The Kelley Farm is recognized as "The birthplace of organized agriculture in America."

The working 1860's farm is located at 15788 Kelley Farm Rd., 2.5 miles southeast of downtown Elk River on U.S. Hwy. 10. It is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. For more information, or to make reservations for the workshops, call 763-441-6896.