Tour the farm of the legendary ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee

Tour the farm of community activist Opal Lee, a retired teacher and activist nicknamed the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” for her success in lobbying to make the Texas holiday recognized nationwide. For her work, Ms. Opal was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor.

Part of her legacy extends to education through her unique farm located in the Trinity River banks, which serve the local community, and teaches visitors of all ages about farming and ecology. This 1.5 hour tour with farm staff is a great way to learn more, see her legacy in action, and support the cause through your tickets.

All attendees ages 3+ must prebook tickets to participate in this experience. Contact support@delveexperiences.com with any questions.

See How the Farm Supports Community

Opal’s Farm in Fort Worth is dedicated to providing farm-fresh, nutritious food in the neighborhood that has been federally declared a food desert. Your support of the farm also helps improve the quality of life for local residents.

“Everyone deserves to be fed and to eat healthy food. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case in many of our neighborhoods,” says farm manager Greg Joel. “A lot of people don’t know what it is to have fresh vegetables. The only choice they have is the convenience or dollar store down the street, and that’s usually a small selection of highly processed junk food void of nutrients. We will provide healthy options and the education to use them.”

Escape the City to a Riverbed Retreat

Escape the city hustle and bustle down in the riverbanks with this 1.5 hour tour. The five-acre urban farm east of Fort Worth downtown resides on land owned by the Tarrant Regional Water District, and is on rich, fertile bottom land near the river. You may even spot some local wildlife that frequent the riverbanks.

See first-hand how the farm uses its unique geography and organic agriculture methods to meet neighborhood needs.

Learn About Farming and Organic Gardening

The tour discusses the farm’s history, techniques they use to maximize production, future plans for the farm and how it gives back to the local community.

You’ll learn organic methods you can apply in your own garden to maximize yields, ensure soil conservation and practice environmentally friendly farming. You can also ask questions to these professional farmers about growing in the Texas climate, and pick up tips for how to better grow your own food.

Support Work of “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee

Unity Unlimited, the nonprofit behind Opal’s arm also seeks to create jobs, provide training, and bring a spirit of entrepreneurship and self-reliance back to the local community. In particular, it works with incarcerated youth to offer them a chance to re-enter society. Opal’s Farm is also creating community plots that can be leased to those interested in ongoing participation and education.

​Looking for a more structured field trip for 10 or more participants? Check Field trips at Opal’s Farm.

How to Book and Visit Logistics

Select the date and time you’d like to attend from the calendar, and then indicate the total number of participants and ages so the farm can plan accordingly. All tickets are $15 for ages 3+; children 0-2 are free. Contact support@delveexperiences.com with any booking questions.

This tour takes place entirely outdoors. There is a single portable toilet available on the farm, but there are no other facilities or structures due to this unique location in the riverbed.

Please note that the farm dedicates staff time and resources to tours, and refunds are not available if you need to cancel. However, tickets may be transferred to others with notice, or you may request to reschedule. If the farm cancels a tour due to inclement weather or other needs, refunds or reschedules will be offered.

Metropolitan area

• DFW area

Features

• Entirely outdoors
• Instant booking
• Minority-owned
• Vegan
• Women-owned

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