1st Place Winner
Curious Fawn - Taken just off the perimeter trail near the mulch and debris piles on August 27, 2023 by Domonic "Mickie" Vigneri
2nd Place Winner
Who are You? - Taken in a tree near Bunks Pond on June 4, 2023 by Domonic "Mickie" Vigneri
Formal Portrait - Taken on a sunny June weekend, in the chicken coop in the park. Similar to another color submission, but the subject looked especially dignified in black and white by Karl Woodall
Holding Court - Taken on a sunny June weekend at the chicken coop in the park, during a sponsored volksmarch event by Karl Woodall
Bumble Bee Bed - Taken on the park trail on August 31, 2023 by Nicole Nairn
Endeering - Taken on October 26,2023, when I was running on the trails with my family practicing for the Turkey Trot 5K. We saw four deer on our run, and this was the very first one we saw that day. I took so many pictures, but this was my favorite! by Clyde Hicks (age )
Frog Friend - Taken at a Bluebird Box near the frisbee golf course, across from the main playground on April 15, 2023. I believe it is a Cope's Grey Treefrog. by Melissa Biddlecomb
Cow Sunbathing - Taken at the Cow Field on December 12, 2023 by Gabrielle Dorn
Dale Enjoying His Linch - Taken at little Dales field on December 12, 2023 by Gabrielle Dorn
Monarch Butterfly - Taken on the Blackberry Trail on August 27, 2023 by Domonic "Mickie" Vigneri
Hermit Thrush Fluted - Taken on the Blackberry Trail on March 12, 2023 by Domonic "Mickie" Vigneri
It's a Mood - Taken late morning, in the barn on November 19, 2023 by Jonathan Miller
Goats These Days - Taken late morning near the silos on November 19, 2023 by Jonathan Miller
Pumpkin Head - Taken by the chicken coop in October 2023 by Alexandra Kisic (age 9)
What are You Looking At? - Taken at Kinder Farm Park in October 2023 by Sebastian Kisic (age 7)
Red Fox - Taken in the meadow behind the cow barns. I had seen a fox before in this general area, but this time we actually could watch it as it popped out of its burrow on November 17, 2023 by Mirjam Spaar
Turtles Sunning - These turtles were all sunning themselves on the same bale of hay and branches in the duck pond at the farm on April 20, 2023. They all had their heads up pointing at the bright sun. I count at least 13 of them! by Karen Schoenhaar
Bottoms Up - This goose photo was taken at the Duck Pond on October 12, 2023. I took it just after the goose put its head under water. by Karen Schoenhaar
Oh Deer! - I was walking along the Perimeter Trail on the west side of the park on October 26, 2023, when I spotted this deer watching me from the woods. We both stood there a while starring at each other as I took pictures. He was probably wondering what I was pointing at him! by Karen Schoenhaar
Goat Savors Free Massage - Taken at the goat pen on October 22, 2023 by Kurt DeLorenzo
Bluebird in Flight - Taken near the animal barns on February 3, 2024 by Sarah Crawford
Beeing Obedient - Taken behind the Visitors Center of a bee gathering pollen from the beautiful Obedient plant on August 28, 2023 by Bradly Hunt
Fox's Gaze in an Open Meadow - Taken in field next to the cow pasture on November 5, 2023 by Jessica Phipps
I Have an Itch - Taken on the Blackberry Trail, near the Greenbriar Trail, on May 6, 2023 by Aaron Hedetniemi
Don't Woman Handle Me! - Taken on the Blackberry Trail, near the Greenbriar Trail, on May 6, 2023 by Aaron Hedetniemi
Got Milk? - Taken on December 15, 2023 by Chuck Kozub
Buzz - Taken along the Wildflower Trail on July 18, 2023 by Jennifer Hufford
Flutter One - Taken in February 2024 on the trail behind the playground by Zoey Sowles (age 8)
Turtle Sunning on Platform - Taken from the south side of Bunk’s Pond looking north on October 11, 2023 by Mark Laster
Just Between Us - Taken in the pasture west of the farmhouse on February 3, 2024 by Mark Laster
Afternoon Snooze - Taken at Kinder Farm Park on February 20, 2024 by Emily Strasberg (age 7)
Serene Stare - Taken at the goat area on February 9, 2024 by Heidi Wagner
Caring Cows - Taken at the cow area on February 9, 2024 by Heidi Wagner
Hello - Taken at the goat area on February 9, 2024 by Heidi Wagner
Gentle Giant - Taken at the cow area on February 9, 2024 by Heidi Wagner
Green Heron-The Lookout - Taken at Bunk’s Pond on August 21, 2023 by Mary Darling
The Pig Team - Taken in the small red barn on February 27, 2024 by Quan Tran
Winter Sleep on Snowy Pond - Taken at the Duck Pond on January 25, 2024 by Diana Conti
Pardon Me - Taken at the turkey coop on July 8, 2023 by Diana Conti
Red Shouldered Hawk - Every March 23, I put two totally biodegradable roses in a park to honor my parents (my mom passed away on March 23, 2007) who loved walking through our American wilderness. It has to be a park I think they would enjoy hiking. This year I chose Kinder Farm Park. I found a wonderfully wild spot between the perimeter path and Bunk’s Pond. As we left and returned to the perimeter path, we saw this hawk, letting us know we had made the right choice by Mirjan Spaar
Love is in the Air - An animal sniffs the ground and raises her nose up in the air with lips peeled back, a kind stranger explained she might be smelling for a mate, December 9, 2023, while the sun set on Kinder Farm Park by Carmen Caver
Fiona - Taken in the farm complex on May 2, 2023 by Madison Cassady
Cookie - Taken in the pig pen on July 6, 2023 by Madison Cassady
A Girl and Her Cow - Taken near the large barn on January 5, 2024 by Shawna Cassady
Where Chocolate Milk Comes From - Taken at the animal barn on December 30, 2023 by Connor Hedetniemi
A Friendly Runner Duck - Taken at the duck enclosure on September 27, 2023 by Connor Hedetniemi
All Smiles - Taken in a large barn stall on March 9, 2023 by Masison Cassady
Ambush Bug Ambush! - Taken near the garden and chicken coop on September 6, 2023 by Shane Windsor
Skipper Party - Taken near the pollinator garden and bee hotel on August 30, 2023 by Shane Windsor
Snagged a Big One - Taken near the garden and chicken coop on August 30, 2023 by Shane Windsor
Snoot - Taken near the pollinator garden and bee hotel on September 6, 2023 by Shane Windsor
Hoppin' Around - Little baby Corduroy hopping around enjoying some freedom on May 29, 2023 by Jaidyn Railsback
Frozen Lips - After it snowed my goat made a funny face and I caught it on camera, it looks like she is puckering up. She was in the pasture behind the sheep barn. The photo was taken January 18, 2023 by Kynzie Railsback (age 12)
Peek-a-boo - I opened a window and Rosalie poked her head out to say hello. She was in the sheep barn. The photo was taken on December 15, 2023 by Kynzie Railsback (age 12)
Rise andShine Little Piggy - The little piggy is begging for a bath as she sits in the gleaming sunlight. She was in the pig barn. The photo was taken on May 15, 2023 by Kynzie Railsback (age 12)
Naptime zzzzzzzz… - The baby kids couldn’t keep their eyes open after arriving on the farm; farm life is exhausting. They were in the cow barn. The photo was taken on May 6, 2023 by Kynzie Railsback (age 12)
How do Chickens Lay so Many Eggs? - Dakota the goat is scratching her head or head butting the Easter eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt on April 1, 2023 by Kolton Railsback (age 9)
Discovering the Big New World - A little goat discovering a big new world behind the cow barn on May 27, 2023 by Kolton Railsback (age 9)
Napping Trough - Astrid and Willy snuggling in the nursery field on November 18, 2023 by Kolton Railsback (age 9)
Bright Eyes - Barney the Barnevelder chicken was bright eyed and ready for whatever the day may bring! Look at her beautiful coloring. Taken in the chicken coop on August 3, 2023 by Juli Railsback
Not my Goats - Goats enjoying some freedom in the common area between barns on July 22, 2023 by Luke Railsback
Pudker Up - A cow spotted with some bright red lipstick on October 16, 2023 by Luke Railsback
Ready for Dinner - Taken at the Kinder Farm livestock field on February 24, 2024 by Kathryn Pegues
Noble Goat - Taken in the Kinder Farm livestock pastures on February 17, 2024 by Kathryn Pegues
Cow in Contemplation - Taken at Kinder Farm cow pasture on February 19th, 2024 by Siena Pegues
Getting to "Nose" You - Taken at Kinder Farm sheep pasture on February 19th, 2024 by Siena Pegues