🌼 Bunny’s Flowers is Blooming Again — A Message from the Heart of Our Farm 🌼 Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters, We’re back — and stronger than ever. After a period of quiet maintenance mode on our website, we’re proud to officially share why we’ve been offline, what we’ve accomplished, and where we’re heading next as a community-powered, volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit. 🌱 A Quick Recap of Our Story Phase 1 began in Doylestown, PA, where Bunny’s Flowers was founded just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Like many, we adapted quickly — growing not just plants, but a purpose-driven educational mission rooted in resilience. After two powerful years at our original site, we grew into Phase 2 — and took on not one, but two new farm locations: 🐰 Bunny’s Flowers Farm – Philadelphia 🌻 Bunny’s Flowers Farm – Buckingham (Doylestown) Both properties offered huge potential, but came with immense challenges — no well, no electric, and no basic infrastructure for the first two years. But as any true regenerative farm school would do… we made it work. ⚡️ Making Magic Without Machines Without traditional infrastructure, we embraced what we teach: low carbon footprint living, resourcefulness, community, and creativity. With 100% volunteerism, repurposed materials, and a micro-budget, we proved something powerful: You don’t need a lot of money to make real change. You need vision, heart, and environmental education. We installed our Bunny’s Flowers sign directly across from Fonthill Castle, The TileWorks, and the Doylestown trails, and quietly began our first on-site programs — from hands-on regenerative agriculture to early childhood nature learning. 🌎 Where We Are Now — Phase 3 Begins! As of April 22, Bunny’s Flowers Farm is officially entering Phase 3: ✅ Infrastructure now in place ✅ Partnerships expanding ✅ Volunteer programs growing ✅ Educational outreach increasing ✅ Community-supported programming ready to scale With support from donors, grants, in-kind sponsors, and people like you, we are finally equipped to grow our programming — both online and in person — and move toward a more sustainable farm school model. But let’s be clear: We are not a production farm. We are an educational institution. Our nonprofit success is not measured by how many crops we grow — it’s measured by how many learning experiences we provide. That is our legal, educational, and moral mission — and we invite you to learn more anytime. 🏆 Our Successes — What We’ve Overcome – Successfully operated two farms with no infrastructure for over two years – Engaged dozens of volunteers and university interns (including graduate-level learners) – Provided nature-based learning to individuals with disabilities, trauma histories, and sensory needs – Developed over 400 online educational course templates – Partnered with schools, universities, nonprofits, and wellness centers – Held free educational programs during the pandemic when others shut down Grants & Infrastructure Upgrades: 🌿 USDA/NRCS Monarch & Pollinator Habitat Grant: We now steward a 5-year ecological planting plan to restore native pollinator species. This model supports wildlife, environmental education, and long-term sustainability. 🌱 USDA/NRCS High Tunnel Grant: A high tunnel is similar to a greenhouse but specifically designed for growing food, herbs, and flowers in a more controlled environment. It allows us to extend our growing season and offer more education year-round. ❄️ Cold Storage Equipment Donation: Thanks to the generous donation of professional cold storage systems, Bunny’s Flowers now has a vital piece of the sustainability puzzle. Cold storage enables us to preserve harvested crops, herbs, and flowers longer, improving both program quality and food safety. We are not a commercial business. We are a tested, proven, and community-powered charity. 100% volunteer-driven. Mission-first. Stronger than ever. Our outcomes are not measured in dollars or pounds of crops. They are measured in learning, healing, and empowerment through education. 🤝 New Partnerships & An Honest Update from the Field: We’ve launched new partnerships with: – Delaware Valley University – Foundations Community Partnerships – Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia – Honey Hill Farm – …and many more! These partnerships help us expand inclusive educational experiences across Bucks County, Philadelphia, and beyond. ⚖️ Facing Challenges with Integrity: One of our ongoing challenges is a conversation with Buckingham Township about what we are “allowed” to do as a nonprofit farm school. This is more than zoning — it’s a critical learning moment and part of our public story. 📘 That’s why we’ve added new educational resources at Bunny’s Flowers School to help explain how 501(c)(3) nonprofit education works — from legal rights to measurable impact. 🌸 What’s Next? There’s much more to come — and we promise to keep you informed. While our online education platform is undergoing exciting updates, our in-person activities are fully active and growing. 🎟️ Want to visit or volunteer? Fill out the form below to schedule your visit. 🌼 Happy Spring from Bunny’s Flowers — and thank you for growing with us..