Friends of Springton Manor Farm

Friends of Springton Manor Farm A further objective of the Springton Manor Friends group is to educate on the historical background of Springton Manor Farm.

A non-profit organization: to preserve the past and prepare for the future of Springton Manor Farm

To learning more, please contact us:
Friends of SMF
c/o Springton Manor Farm
860 Springton Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
Or e-mail: [email protected] Mission Statement:
To preserve the past and prepare for the future of Springton Manor Farm

Goals:
The Friends group is non-profit group dedicated t

o recreation, education, conservation and preservation at Springton Manor Farm. To accomplish these goals we work with the Chester County Facilities and Parks Department to preserve the unique heritage of the farm through educational opportunities, to promote hands-on farm experience by preserving the opportunity for children and adults to see and interact with farm animals, to experience history through agriculture, to assist in maintenance of the facilities so they can be available for public use. The Friends group supports farm programs and operations by providing a volunteer network that makes recommendations to the park staff, raises funds for park improvements and serves as an advocate for the community. Friends Group History:
First organized in 1988, the Friends of Springton Manor Farm was and energetic community group that loved and supported the Farm. In addition to their twice yearly meetings, the Friends organized and helped the staff many wonderful community activities at the farm, including Family Day, Dark in the Park, Junior at Halloween, Scottish Heritage Day, classical Christmas gathering at the manor house, Breakfast with Santa, and a Maple Sugar Festival, among many other events. These special occasions promoted a sense of community, educated visitors about the history of the farm, ecology, agriculture, and brought many Chester County residents to the park to enjoy its beauty and natural treasures. The Friends conducted monthly tours of the manor house and helped to staff the barn for Sunday visitors. The Friends also worked with other community organizations such as the Glen Moore Fire Company, local garden clubs, local park and recreation boards, the local farm community and local environmental groups to support Springton Manor Farm. Through many fun and interesting fund raisers like the art auction, food concessions at local events and membership dues, the Friends were able to support many programs at the park, to help fund needed improvements there, and fund special events and projects. The Friends group worked closely with the farm staff and the Chester County Parks Department to determine and meet the needs of the park and its resident animals. The Friends group supervised the furnishing of the manor house and worked with a landscape architect to design and build the formal Victorian garden and gazebo at the manor house. The Friends also organized major spring and fall work days to maintain these gardens. After more than a decade since the last Friend’s organized event, a group of highly motivated and dedicated individuals answered the call to reorganize the Friends of Springton Manor Farm in 2012. The vision of these energetic volunteers is to play a vital role in promoting the use of the only public working farm in the county. As a non-profit organization, the Friends can be the means for people to be involved in special projects at the farm and the Friends group can also coordinate with various local organizations to promote and staff special events at the farm. The group’s executive board was formed in December 2012, and 501(c)(3) status granted in 1s Q 2013. The start of group membership building activities is planned for spring 2013 . The Friends group executive board group meets one evening per month at Springton Manor Farm. The general membership meets once or twice per year. Group activities are planned throughout the year. This is the Friends of SMF page, for the SMF Fan Page see: http://www.facebook.com/ #!/pages/Springton-Manor-Farm-fan-page/269583058644

We applaud what The County and Friends member, Nate, do to preserve farm land in the area...
06/20/2026

We applaud what The County and Friends member, Nate, do to preserve farm land in the area...

Hope to see you on July 19th...
06/19/2026

Hope to see you on July 19th...

The Friends of Springton Manor Farm cordially invite you to attend our annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday (or should we say Sundae), July 19, from 2:00-5:00 pm, on the farm. The Friends will be scooping free ice cream, and visitors can also enjoy kids' crafts, face painting, fairy hair, and Bubbletopia.

Chris Rolek gave a fascinating presentation Saturday, “Natural Wonders of Our Backyards”. The slides were stunning!
06/16/2026

Chris Rolek gave a fascinating presentation Saturday, “Natural Wonders of Our Backyards”. The slides were stunning!

Hope you can make this interesting program...
06/12/2026

Hope you can make this interesting program...

Still a few spaces left for the Natural Wonders of Our Backyards program at Springton Manor Farm tomorrow from 10:00-11:00 am. All attendees will be entered to win a special prize! Register for this free program: https://ow.ly/wvXX50Z5gpk

06/07/2026
It is with mixed feelings that we say goodbye to Valerie Huyard, manager and animal husbandry lead at Springton Manor Fa...
06/01/2026

It is with mixed feelings that we say goodbye to Valerie Huyard, manager and animal husbandry lead at Springton Manor Farm. Her love and care for the farm’s animals is well known. The animals are healthy, happy, and friendly because of the devotion of Val and her team. Val worked for Chester County for 21 years, starting in maintenance at Hibernia – including living in one of the cottages on Lions Head Drive. She came to Springton Manor in early 2005, working with Farmer Jim Balentine, when the farm residents were 2 horses, 1 Shetland pony, 1 donkey, 4 goats, 8 sheep, 3 pigs and a small herd of cattle. Since then, the farm residents have changed to include 2 horses, 3 donkeys, 18 goats, 15 sheep, 1 llama, numerous chickens and a peacock. In early 2018 Val became the animal care lead at the farm. Since then, Val has overseen the arrival of the horses, Triples and Kid, and a miniature donkey, Jackson – who now share the north pasture. Under her guidance, a llama has joined the flock to protect the sheep from predators. Val is leaving the farm with a legacy of friendly animals, healthy herds and flocks, proper pasture rotation practices and parasite prevention (one reason the farm no longer keeps cows), good staff teamwork and effective communications at the farm and with the County. When asked about what makes her most proud from her time at Springton Manor, she said, “being there with many animals over the years in their final moments. And for being there with so many animals over the years during their very first moments. I’ve tended the Sick, nursed the hungry, and fixed lots of boo-boos.”
It is with a sense of accomplishment, she says “I know in my heart that the timing is right, my mission at Springton is complete, and that I have equipped my coworkers with the confidence and the knowledge to keep improving upon what we do.”
Val will be missed by the animals and farm visitors. We wish Val, and her husband, Jason, and their son, Logan, all the best in their new adventures in the Adirondacks!

05/30/2026

Lynne, our diligent purple martin houses monitor, just told us: I checked on the purple martins today and we have nests in 27 out of 28 boxes and a total of 44 eggs so far : )

05/28/2026

Join Echo Dell Nature Conservancy and the Friends of Springton Manor Farm to learn about the natural wonders in your own backyard on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00-11:00 am. Enjoy local wildlife photography and a discussion of Chester County ecology. Attendees will be entered to win a special door prize. Register for this free program: https://ow.ly/wvXX50Z5gpk

05/03/2026

Chester County Parks + Preservation is hiring! We are looking for a full-time Account Clerk to provide fiscal support to the department. Find out more about the position on the County's Human Resources page: https://www.chesco.org/225/Human-Resources

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Friends Of SMF C/o Springton Manor Farm 860 Springton Road
Glenmoore, PA
19343

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