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Fun fall activities ahead for families
The leaves are changing and the air is crisp. Autumn will go by as fast as the leaves fall from the trees, so be sure to take advantage of family time in the fall.
Here are some ways you can enjoy time together under blue skies and fall foliage:
• Visit a local Farmer’s Market. This is a great way to learn more about foods grown locally, talk with the grower and try new foods. The foods at Farmer’s Markets change with the seasons making each visit unique. There is so much to see and do.
• There is still lots to do outside together as the days get shorter, from raking leaves, enjoying a chilly evening around the fire, to cleaning up the garden. Encourage your children to help you plant your fall flower garden. Let them dig the holes for your fall mums and see color grow all around.
• Pick some pumpkins. Family fall fun at pumpkin patch farms are a lot of fun and a great way to get outdoors on a cool, crisp fall day. Additionally, it is a great way to share with youth how pumpkins are grown and harvested.
Many pumpkin farms/patches offer various activities that you can do together such as hayrides and corn mazes, allowing for lots of laughs together. Get outside and get moving in the pumpkin patch.
• There is nothing like the taste of a freshly picked apple. Visit a nearby apple orchard. Pick your own apples, make some apple crisp, caramel apples or bob for apples to celebrate harvest. When you get the apples home, try a new recipe with them such as a sweet potato and apple casserole. During your preparation and cook time, get your youth involved. This is a great way to introduce and get them excited to try new foods and learn kitchen safety. Visit the Putnam County Visitors Bureau at https://goputnam.com and/or its Facebook page (Putnam County Visitors Bureau) for more information on local activities, destinations, restaurants, shops, etc. for your family to visit this fall season.
Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or contact the local office at 653-8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Evening and lunch appointments are available, upon request. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 3 – Putnam 4-H awards program, 2 p.m., fairgrounds.
Nov. 4 – Farmland Rental in Indiana, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Extension Office. Register at https://tinyurl.com/FarmLand24.
Nov. 5 – Extension Office closed for Election Day.
Nov. 5 – Curb Your Urge to Splurge-Holiday Edition.