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Storybook Farm is working to build healthier and brighter futures.
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09/01/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 1!

The animals are already "in training." From speedy horses to determined donkeys, every dollar you give (or raise) will help them sprint faster to the finish line. Most importantly, all gifts fuel life-changing programs that help kids build brighter futures.

More details to follow on how you pick your racer and power the animals that are powering the mission!

08/20/2026

Does your major require an internship? Make it one that matters.

Spring internships are now open at Storybook Farm!

Rest assured, you won’t spend your semester watching from the sidelines. You’ll be part of the day-to-day action, taking on real responsibilities, learning alongside our team, building skills you’ll carry into your career, and working directly with children from all kinds of backgrounds and circumstances..

Internships can connect with majors across education, human development, nonprofit, communications, animal science, sociology, psychology, and more.

And the setting is pretty hard to beat: 51 acres, 17 horses, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 2 gardens, hundreds of children and plenty of stories.

If your major requires an internship or you want your spring semester to give you more than another line on your resume, Storybook could be your spot.

Spring internship applications close October 2.

Apply now! https://www.hopeonhorseback.org/internships

08/17/2026

Apparently, the secret to getting A LOT done at Storybook is 100+ Auburn University Honors College students! Storybook was the first stop for their Week of Service, and they did not waste any time. In just a few hours, projects were tackled, things were hauled, cleaned, organized and checked off our list faster than we could add to it.

And because one dose of Honors College wasn’t enough, we headed to campus Thursday for the Honors College Week of Service Fair, where we visited and talked about all the ways they can be part of Storybook this year.

We’re incredibly grateful for all the organization behind the scenes, the many hands, great attitudes and the serious amount of work. You made a BIG difference in a very short amount of time, and set an alarmingly high standard for every volunteer group that follows!

Auburn Honors College students, you can come back anytime . . . we still have a few more lists.

08/12/2026

Volunteer registration is open now!

Trade a few hours on campus for time at Storybook Farm, where you’ll encourage a child learning to guide a horse, listen as they read to a dog, explore alongside them in the garden, and celebrate successes!

You’ll make friends, spend time outside, and add a pretty memorable chapter to your college experience. If you’ve volunteered before, come back. If you haven’t, this is your invitation.

No prior experience is needed. We’ll teach you what you need to know.

All that’s missing is you!

🔗Learn more at: https://www.hopeonhorseback.org/volunteerpage

08/07/2026

There’s nothing we love more than bringing people together at the Farm!

This week, we had the best time welcoming Nutramax Laboratories and the 1st-3rd year Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine students to Storybook Farm.

It was an evening of great conversations, tunes with , and plenty of Storybook animals to give these future veterinarians a firsthand look at just how powerful the connection between animals and children can be.

A huge thank you for bringing everyone together! We loved having you at Storybook!

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08/05/2026

We wrapped up summer at Storybook Farm with our Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn Best Friends Day event with plenty of good old-fashioned fun to go around!

Families tried their hand at classic games, filled up on hot dogs, hamburgers, PB&Js and other things that just belong together, explored the Farm, and every child chose a book from Ribsy's Library to take home and keep. To put it plain and simple like Huck Finn would say, it was a little friendly competion and lots of families simply enjoying a summer afternoon together.
Tom and Huck would have fit right in.

And we're not finished yet! Our Fall & Winter Special Edition Events are coming, with more opportunities for the whole family to experience Storybook together.

Stay tuned for details and visit our website to see what's happening next at the Farm!

07/30/2026

💙💛 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Rotary Club of Auburn! 💛💙

Storybook Farm is deeply honored and sincerely grateful to be among the local nonprofit organizations selected to receive the generous support of the Rotary Club of Auburn.

For nearly seven decades, the Rotary Club of Auburn has exemplified what it means to lead through service. Since being chartered in 1957, this remarkable group of community leaders has brought together professionals from every walk of life with one shared purpose - to make our community, our nation, and our world a better place. Auburn Rotarians live out the inspiring motto of "Service Above Self." Their dedication to creating lasting change, both here at home and around the world, continues to transform lives and strengthen communities.

We are incredibly thankful to stand alongside so many outstanding nonprofit organizations that benefit from the generosity and vision of the Rotary Club of Auburn. Your investment in organizations like Storybook Farm helps ensure that children throughout our community continue to experience the joy of literacy, the healing power of nature, and the life-changing connections they build with horses, dogs, and caring mentors.

To every Rotarian in Auburn and to Rotarians around the world—thank you for your unwavering commitment to service, your compassionate leadership, and your belief that together we can build stronger, healthier, and more hopeful communities.

We are honored by your support and inspired by your example.

Thank you, Rotary Club of Auburn, for helping Storybook Farm continue to build brighter futures for children.

07/23/2026

❤️⚡ Thank You, Alabama Power Foundation! ⚡❤️

Storybook Farm extends our heartfelt gratitude to the Alabama Power Foundation for its generous investment in our mission. Their support helps us continue building brighter futures for the thousands of children and families we serve each year through literacy, nature, and animal-assisted learning experiences.

We are especially grateful for the long-standing relationship we have enjoyed with Alabama Power and Rod Cater, whose three decades of dedicated service reflect the company’s deep commitment to the people and communities of Alabama. Rod has been a wonderful friend to Storybook Farm, and we sincerely appreciate his support and leadership.

For generations, Alabama Power has worked to strengthen communities across our state, not only by providing reliable energy, but also by investing in education, nonprofits, community development, and programs that improve the quality of life for Alabama’s citizens. Their commitment to giving back continues to make a meaningful difference in countless lives.

To the Alabama Power Foundation, thank you for believing in Storybook Farm’s vision and mission. Your generosity is helping create opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive, and we are truly grateful for your partnership.

❤️ Thank you for helping us build brighter futures—one child at a time. ❤️

07/21/2026

🌱 Learning Comes to Life at Storybook Farm! 🌱

Recently, Storybook Farm welcomed another wonderful group of students for our Booked for the Day program, a day filled with learning, discovery, and hands-on fun in the great outdoors!

Throughout the day, the students experienced the magic of Storybook Farm by:
🐴 Learning how to groom and care for horses.
🌱 Discovering how gardens grow and why they are so important.
📖 Gathering for story time as Mrs. Christy Jones read the beloved children's book If You Give a Dog a Donut.

To make the day even more special, each child received a "Forever Book" through Storybook Farm's Books for Keeps program, helping them build their own home library and encouraging a lifelong love of reading. 📖

At Storybook Farm, we believe every child deserves opportunities to learn, explore, imagine, and grow; and Booked for the Day is one of the many ways we bring that mission to life.

Interested in bringing your school, homeschool group, or youth organization to Storybook Farm?

📧 For more information about our Booked for the Day program, please contact Mrs. Christy Jones at [email protected].

We can't wait to welcome your group to the Farm! 🐴🌿

07/17/2026

❤️🖤🐾 It Was Awesome to Welcome the Dawgs! 🐾🖤❤️

Storybook Farm was honored to host the Opelika City Schools Leadership Team for their 2026 Leadership Retreat!

We loved sharing the farm, our mission, and the impact of our programs with this incredible group of educators and community leaders. Their commitment to serving students, supporting teachers, and strengthening Opelika City Schools is truly inspiring.

Thank you for spending time with us, learning more about the work we do, and bringing your energy and school spirit to the farm. It was a wonderful day of connection, conversation, and leadership.

We are so grateful for our partnership with Opelika City Schools and proud to welcome the Dawgs to Storybook Farm!

Go Dawgs! ❤️🖤🐾

Address

300 Cusseta Road
Opelika, AL
36801

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

(334) 444-5966

Website

http://www.hopeonhorseback.org/, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/storybookstakes2023/

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