A yearin Review

Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm

In April, the Greenway celebrated the groundbreaking of the new 18-acre Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm, named in honor of Anne Springs Close’s daughter and former CEO of Springs Industries, Crandall Bowles, who spearheaded the expansion of the farm to make their dream a reality.

The Children’s Farm, located at the Stables entrance, will undoubtedly become a flagship destination for daily visitors and school groups, expanding opportunities for natural learning and introducing farm life to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The farm will include pastoral habitat and observation areas for ducks and farm birds, rabbits, alpacas, horses, and other barn animals. A new loop trail, as well as an interpretive exhibit hall, gathering lawn, educational garden, open-air learning center and expanded restroom facilities will provide space to facilitate daily interpretation and demonstrations for guests on a range of topics. The Children’s Farm represents a large capital investment and fundraising for the project is ongoing.