Appleberry Orchard in Donnellson, IA
News from the Farm
June 22 - June 25 | 8:30AM - Noon
Friday, August 1, 2026
Summer Camp at Appleberry Orchard
June 22 - June 25 | 8:30AM - Noon
Appleberry Orchard is excited to invite local kids to a one-of-a-kind summer experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a love for the outdoors!
Appleberry Orchard's Summer Camp will take place Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, from 8:30AM to 12:00PM each day. This four-day camp is open to children ages 6 to 10 and centers around a pollinator-themed curriculum that blends hands-on learning with fun, engaging activities.
Led by certified teachers and supported by local guest speakers, campers will explore the important role pollinators play in our environment. Throughout the week, children will learn about bees, butterflies and other pollinators through interactive lessons, outdoor exploration, creative crafts and simple cooking activities. From dissecting flowers and simulating pollen transfer to planting their own seeds and building pollinator habitats, each day offers a new opportunity to learn something new!
Campers will also enjoy themed snacks, movement games and time spent exploring Appleberry Orchard’s natural spaces. This experience is thoughtfully designed to support early elementary learning standards while encouraging curiosity, teamwork and confidence.
Appleberry Orchard’s Summer Camp is designed to be both educational and memorable, giving children a deeper understanding of nature while creating lasting summer memories.
Camp Registration Coming Soon!
Fresh Apples, Tasty Treats, and Fall Fun is in Season!
Join us this fall for another family fun season of tasty treats, exciting activities, and great family memories.
Choose your perfect pumpkin! We have many sizes of pumpkins and gourds to choose from! We also grow spaghetti squash, acorn squash, & butternut squash which are a couple of our favorite fall foods.
Looking for some festive fall decor?
Show your spirit with some of our corn stalks, straw bales, painted pumpkins, and much more!
Petting Farm & Kids Play Area
Appleberry Orchard Petting Farm is located in our 1882, historic barn. Complete with windowed cupola, this historic barn is registered as a National Historic Site. Inside the barn, your family will find goats, a miniature donkey, chickens, turkies, ponies, and albino Wallaby, Jasper. Be sure to check our News and Events page for upcoming activities as well as market specials.
You might also be interested to know that the first apple tree was planted on this farm in 1852, making Appleberry Orchard the oldest working orchard in the state of Iowa.
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Delicious Treats Too!
In addition to our terrific, made from scratch pies, breads, cookies and other bakery items, you won't want to leave until you have enjoyed our special treat, which we call "the Queen's Apple." This fresh picked, sliced apple becomes a gourmet delight, drizzled with homemade caramel, then topped with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and your choice of peanuts, M & M's, Oreos, or Reece's Pieces topping!
Be sure you also try the Apple Cider Slush Drink, and favorite that brings guests back again and again.
