University Farm
August 16, 2018
The Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms' market stand will be open to the community on several remaining Saturdays in 2018. The market stand's produce varies from week to week. In addition to fresh produce, the market features nature-inspired, seasonal items handmade by farm staff from…
August 16, 2018
Ryan Bennett, a former chef and the farm food program coordinator at the Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms, will lead several foraging classes as a part of the farm’s continuing education program. The classes will be offered three consecutive Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the farm.…
July 25, 2018
The university community is invited to stop by the University Farm market stand on select Saturdays throughout the year. Produce available at the farm market stand is harvested regularly at the University Farm; product selection is based on each week's harvest. In addition to produce, a selection…
July 11, 2018
Shane Brown, maintenance group leader at the Case Western Reserve University farm, considers the Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms grounds in nearby Hunting Valley “the university’s best-kept secret.” But the farm—just 10 miles from campus—isn’t intended to be a secret, and the staff doesn’t…
July 10, 2018
New research links excessive artificial light to developmental issues in toads; possible connection to worldwide amphibian crisis
A pair of researchers at Case Western Reserve University are suggesting that excessive, human-caused artificial light at night may be contributing to a worldwide…
June 28, 2018
The Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms will offer Saturday foraging classes July 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn how to safely identify, sustainably harvest and prepare wild flora and fungi from the farm grounds. The class will involve large amount of hiking…
May 22, 2018
The Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms will host a biweekly market stand from May through October. Visitors will be able to purchase produce grown at the University Farm as well as nature-inspired items crafted by farm staff, such as picture frames, candle holders, walking sticks, bluebird…
May 21, 2018
Learn how to safely identify, sustainably harvest and prepare wild flora and fungi in foraging classes at Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms. The classes, offered by the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, will take place at the farm (37125 Fairmount Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three…
April 19, 2018
Can you help find 100 species at the University Farm? Join in an exploration of biodiversity at the University Farm on Saturday, April 28. From 12:45 to 5 p.m., participants will walk the trails at the University Farm and use the free biodiversity app, iNaturalist, to document plants, animals, and…
April 05, 2018
Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms will offer two upcoming courses to the university community: “ABCs of Honey Bees” and foraging classes. For more information or to register for the courses, contact the farm at 216.368.0274 or farm@case.edu. Learn more at…