Fox Farm History

'Fox Farm', named by students in the fall of 2022 began as just a learning space for Free Orchards Elementary School. A grant through the Hillsboro School District - along with donations and labor from volunteers - created the 'Barn' in 2013.

The garden beds and fence were added later, and over the years teachers have used the garden for teaching their students. In the fall of 2022, a volunteer teacher began revamping the garden and providing weekly lessons for classes.

Free Orchards Gets New Garden Shed (Oregonian, June 10, 2013)

Free Orchards' Fox Farm (A Look Inside, HSD, Fall 2023)

2024 Budding Botanist Grant Winner Announcement (December 2023)