Celebrate America 250 with the Ohio Bird Sanctuary!! We will be OPEN on July 4th, 2026 from 10am-4pm.
Come and enjoy all that the Ohio Bird Sanctuary has to offer: hiking trails, live birds on display, the Treehouse, and the songbird Aviary. But, we’ll also feature a special “Eagle Feed- Keeper Talk” at 1pm and a patriotic make & take craft all day! You might even catch a glimpse of Opal, our mascot owl, for photo ops!!
Best part? We’ve partnered with our local Meijer store in Ontario to offer a cookout that day! The grills will be going and you’re invited!!
All activities will be included with the cost of regular admission ($5/adult, $3/child.) There will be a small cost for food.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Mansfield
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Outdoors
Register here! https://pci.jotform.com/form/260366061388157?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv4_tp1_a1demo0eb4h5kf
Help us celebrate World Turtle Day by stopping into Turtle Fest this Saturday, May 23rd from 2-3:30pm!
This event will highlight our Eastern Box Turtles through crafts, activities, meet and greets, and even artwork made by our turtles themselves!
Don’t miss out on this fun for all ages event!
Cost
Members: FREE
Non-members: (child) $10 (adult) $12
Have you been wanting to learn how to crochet? This class is the perfect place to start!
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the basic stitches and techniques needed to create a beautiful, textured headband using soft alpaca yarn. This project is designed to help you build confidence while creating something you’ll be proud to wear or gift.
We’ll guide you step-by-step through:
How to hold your hook and yarn
Basic stitches including chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet
Working in the round
Creating texture using simple stitch variations
Finishing your project neatly
By the end of class, you’ll have a well-started headband (and many students finish during class) along with the skills to continue crocheting on your own.
No experience necessary
Enjoy a cozy, creative afternoon surrounded by fiber, color, and a few laughs along the way.
For more information register here https://alpacameadows.com/online-store/Headband-Crochet-Class-Beginner-p828033545. Class size is limited.
Ready to go beyond basic crochet?
Join us at Alpaca Meadows as we explore fun new stitches while creating a cozy pair of fingerless gloves from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca yarn.
You’ll learn textured stitches like bean stitch, bobbles, granite stitch, post stitches, and more in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each participant will choose from a number of beautiful colors of Espiral yarn, included with the class.
Yarn included
Small class size
Great for crocheters comfortable with the basics
Ages 16+ (ages 12–15 with enrolled adult)
Wednesday, September 9th
1:00–3:00 pm
Alpaca Meadows, Mansfield, Ohio
Register here: https://alpacameadows.com/online-store/Sampler-Wrist-Warmers-Crochet-Class-p177004726 to register for this class.
Join us at Alpaca Meadows for a one-hour session of relaxing yoga, held in a pasture among our beautiful alpacas, with yoga instructor Kay Smith. Even if you’ve never done yoga, this is your chance to come try it out in a fun setting. It’s said that the calming presence of alpacas reduces your stress level…combine that with yoga in the outdoors in nature, and it’s a win-win!
Alpacas are curious, but shy. It’s a guarantee they’ll not invade your personal space, though they may wander close to see what’s going on.
BRING
Bring your mat and water.
FARM STORE
Our Farm Store will be open so be sure to allow time to look around see what all can be made from the luxurious fiber of alpacas!
RAIN DATE
In the event or rain or unfavorable conditions, the rain date for the Spring class will be June 20th, 2026. If the rain date doesn’t work for you, we’ll issue a refund.
Fee $20 Click https://bit.ly/3XPp0hd to register.
Alpaca Meadows
Mansfield
- Health & Fitness
- Kids & Family
- Outdoors
- Lifestyle
Learn the basics of wet felting in this fun, hands-on class where you’ll craft stunning felted flowers by layering vibrant, shaded wool and shaping it into unique floral designs. Using simple tools, warm water, soap, and a bit of elbow grease, you’ll transform soft fibers into firm, eye-catching blooms.
Once your flower has dried, you can personalize it with needle-felted fiber locks, beaded stamens, or felted buttons to add dimension, sparkle, and texture. These elegant flowers are perfect for embellishing outfits, accessories, home décor, jewelry, and more.
Designed for beginners, no prior felting experience is necessary. Come ready to dive in, get your hands wet, and leave with beautiful handmade creations you’ll love to show off or gift!
Find out more and register here https://tinyurl.com/4sapamhy
Join us for our 3rd annual luau! $25/vehicle gets you access to Hawaiian dances, ukulele lessons, crafts, activities, our bird display area and more! Food trucks will also be on-site with food available for purchase.
A portion of the proceeds of this event will go directly toward Hawaiian Crow Conservation efforts! This event is sponsored by Lilac Hill Veterinary Hospital and Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic.
Design and create a one-of-a-kind felted purse! In this class we will using the wet felting method which is achieved using warm soapy water and natural fiber. You will be making a template, layering wool roving or batts around the template, adding warm, soapy water, and then doing lots of rubbing, patting, and rolling. The warm water opens the scales on the fiber, and the friction applied causes the fiber to felt, creating a lovely and durable fabric.
No felting needles and no knitting is involved in this type of felting, and no experience is required to have a great time creating a unique felted purse.
Age Guidelines
This class is designed for participants ages 16 and older. Youth ages 12–15 are welcome to attend when registered with an adult companion who is also enrolled in the class.
Included in Fee
All materials needed for project and use of wet felting tools in class are included in class fee.
Please Bring to Class
Please bring a towel, sharpie, and a pair of scissors. You might also consider bringing an apron or wearing clothes you don’t mind possibly getting wet.
Class Time
Class will begin at 1pm and finish about 4pm.
Registration
Find out more and register for this class here https://bit.ly/3uubbJC
Come watch our Angora goats get their bi-annual haircuts at Alpaca Meadows!
Sarah Karr will be at Alpaca Meadows to shear our Angora goats Mike, Ike, and Lola. Visitors are welcome to come watch the process, which can be fascinating to see. Shearing Angora goats can be a bit of a challenge due to their wrinkled skin and heavy coats of fiber.
Shearing will begin at 1pm.
Angora goats produce the beautiful, lustrous fiber known as mohair, sometimes called the “Diamond Fiber” because of its exceptional durability and brilliant luster. Angora goats may be among the most efficient fiber producers on earth. Despite the name, Angora goats produce mohair, not Angora hair — only rabbits produce Angora fiber.
While you’re here you can:
• Watch the goat shearing
• Meet the alpacas, goats, and chickens
• Visit the Alpaca Meadows Farm Store
• Shop our Shearing Day Specials table
Farm Store Hours: 12pm–4pm
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44903
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Hop into the art of needle felting with our Frog Needle Felting Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to craft an adorable felted frog using high-quality wool and simple techniques, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Guided step-by-step, you’ll discover the relaxing and rewarding process of shaping wool into a charming frog that’s great for home décor, gifting, or adding to your handmade collection. Whether you’re looking to explore a new hobby or enhance your fiber art skills, this class is sure to inspire creativity and fun. Join us for a creative adventure and leave with your very own needle-felted masterpiece!
In this beginner’s needle felting class you’ll learn how to create a core shape, wrap it with roving, and begin basic needle felting. You’ll then learn how to create round shapes for eyes, and techniques for adding whatever details you choose. Needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique and is not difficult. It just takes time and lots of poking with a barbed needle which tangles the fibers together, in order to shape and sculpt the natural fiber.
Skill Level
This is a beginner’s level class.
Age Guidelines
This class is designed for participants ages 16 and older. Youth ages 12–15 are welcome to attend when registered with an adult companion who is also enrolled in the class.
Included in Fee
All materials are included in class fee, as well as felting tools and foam to work on in class.
Class Time
Class will begin at 1pm and finish about 3pm.
Registration
Learn more and register for this class here https://bit.ly/frogfeltingclass