Plan Your U-Pick Visit
Our U-Pick days are a chance to wander the bushes, listen to the birds, and bring home fruit you picked with your own hands.
This is low-key, nature-forward time: no big crowds, just you, the land, and a whole lot of berries.
When is U-Pick Open?
Each season we announce:
- Opening weekend
- Weekly U-Pick days and hours
- Any rain or heat closures
Check our U-Pick calendar on Instagram to makek sure the field is open that day.
What does it cost?
$6 per pint
$30 per 6-pint flat (great for households and friennd groups)
We accept cash, card, and Zelle at check out. Kids are welcme and there’s no entry free—you just pay for what you pick.
How U-Pick Works
Follow signs for Forest Fringe Farm parking and park only in designated areas.
Check In
We’ll greet you and perform a quick orientation setting you up with picking container (you’re welcome to bring your own), field map that includes directions and any harvest notes for the day.
Pick at Your Own Pace
Head to the blueberry meadow, find your row, and pick as much or as little as you’d like.
Weigh & Pay
When you’re dnoe, return to the front of the meadow to weigh your berries and pay.
Stay a While
Feel free to linger, rest at the activities deck or walk around the meadows within marked areas.
What to Expect on the Land
The terrain includes:
- Three meadows (blueberry orchard in the second meadow (and all over)
- Forest edges with lots of natural overgrowth and forest decay
- Uneven ground, tall grasses, and occasional mud
The site is not ADA accessible a this time. Expect a short walk on uneven ground from parking to the blueberry meadow.
What to Bring
- Waterproof boots or sturdy shoes (rubber boots are ideal)
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Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, light layers)
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Bug spray
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Reusable water bottle
- A small bag or cooler for taking berries home
We provide picking containers, but you’re welcome to bring your own clean container if your prefer.
On-site Facilities
- Compost toilet
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Studio handwashing station (rainwater catchment)
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Outdoor shower (for campers and overnight guests)
- Activities deck for resting and small gatherings
There is no traditional indoor bathroom and no on-site café, so please plan snacks and meals accordingly.
Kids, Groups & Pets
- Kids are welcome. Please supervise children closely around tools, uneven terrain, and the pond and forest edges.
- If you’re bringing a group of 8+, please contact us in advance so we can plan for parking and field capacity.
- For the safety of the farm, wildlife, and other guests, pets are only allowed by prior arrangement and must remain leashed at all times if approved.
Weather & Cancellations
- Heavy rain can make paths and meadows very muddy and slippery
- We may close U-Pick on short notice during or after major storms to protext both visitors and the plantings
- Check updates on our website or social media the morning of your visits.
Farm Etiquette
To help us care for this land:
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Stay within designtaed U-Pick areas
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Don’t climb on structures, equipment or greenhouse
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Leave plants, wildlife, and non-U-Pick crops undisturbed
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Pack out all trash or use provided bins/compost
- Be gentle with brush—pick berries not branches
Getting Here
See here for detailed directions and parking instructions.
Ready to Visit?
Hours
Weekends 9am–3pm, with additional weekday pop-up hours posted to Instagram.
Email us at kamra@forestfringe.farm to schedule time to pick during the week.