Goodell Gardens & Homestead

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🌿 Find Us at LEAF Open Market Tomorrow! 🌿

We'll have:

🎨 Nature-inspired kids' crafts
🌱 Hands-on sensory activities for children
📅 Information about upcoming events, workshops, and educational programs

Whether you're already a member or just discovering all that Goodell Gardens & Homestead has to offer, we'd love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you find your next favorite garden experience.

Bring the whole family and stop by to say hello—we can't wait to see you there! 🌿✨

06/09/2026

🌿 What's Happening at Goodell Gardens This Week? 🌿
Take time to explore the beauty of the gardens, grounds, trails, and labyrinth this week!

✨ Open Daily
• Members: Dawn to Dusk
• Non-Members: Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

🎶 Upcoming Workshop
Sound Healing in the Gardens with Allison Cantrell from Stillness Studios
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕕 6–7 p.m.
Register here: https://goodellgardens.wildapricot.org/Events

Relax, recharge, and experience the calming power of sound surrounded by nature.

🌼 Next Special Event
The Music of Origins Series: Matthew Crays + Pollination Celebration
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🚪 Gates Open: 5 p.m.
🎵 Live Music: 6–8 p.m.

Thanks to the generous support of ECGRA and ECF, all concerts are free and open to the public.

Join us for an evening of music, community, and a celebration of our pollinators. We can't wait to see you at the Gardens!

Check out our full calendar here: https://goodellgardens.org/calendar

06/08/2026

June is packed with inspiration and good vibes—Sound Healing, Solstice Meditation, and the Music of Origins Series await!

Sound Healing in the Gardens
Solstice Meditation: Resting Tree Mindfulness
The Music of Origins Series: Matthew Crays + Pollination Celebration

View our view calendar here: https://goodellgardens.org/calendar

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Wednesday was a wonderful afternoon at Goodell Gardens & Homestead!

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Children and families joined us for a special Storybook Walk featuring The Secret Stream by Kimberly Ridley. Led by Kaitlyn Carlson, Outreach & Education Coordinator with French Creek Valley Conservancy, participants explored the story while discovering the important role streams and waterways play in our natural world.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging outdoor adventure filled with reading, learning, and exploration. We loved seeing young nature enthusiasts connect with the story and the beauty of the gardens around them!

A special thank you to Kaitlyn and French Creek Valley Conservancy for sharing their knowledge and passion for environmental education with our community.

Check out our calendar to discover more offerings for the 2026 season!
https://goodellgardens.org/calendar

06/06/2026

Our Free Summer Music Series starts in June!

Join us on Friday, June 26th as we kick off the new Music of Origins Series with a live performance by Matthew Crays!

Plus, families can enjoy a special pollinator-themed children's area with hands-on activities inspired by Pollinator Week, while guests of all ages relax and enjoy an evening of music in the gardens.

The Music of Origins Series celebrates Erie County's rich cultural and musical heritage through live performances, storytelling, and community gatherings. Each concert explores the connections between geography, migration, and music—from regional folk traditions and Appalachian influences to Blues rhythms shaped by the Great Migration and global sounds that continue to inspire our community today.

📅 Friday, June 26th
🚪 Gates Open: 5 PM
🎵 Music: 6–8 PM
📍 Goodell Gardens & Homestead
💲 Free Admission

Guests are encouraged to bring picnic-style food and beverages to enjoy during the evening. Please note that food trucks will not be onsite for this year's series.

Thank you to ECGRA and ECF for making this free community concert series possible.

Mark your calendars and join us as we gather, learn, and celebrate the music that defines our region!

The remaining 2026 Music of Origins dates are July 17 (Simple Gifts + Sensory Fest) and August 21 (Three Way Street + Night Market