Blueberry Picking at Echo Springs Farm - Brownsboro

Dallas Wildlife Hiking Group presents:

Join us for blueberry picking at Texas largest blueberry farm with over 50 acres of land fed by a maze of underground springs. This commercial operation is the most economical You-Pick farm in the area. It is open to the public for pick-your-own and offers tours by appointment. Today, we will just picking blueberries for fun! Pre-picked and packaged Blackberries are available.

Farm Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our group starts picking at 9a although you are welcome to arrive earlier to beat the heat.

ABOUT: Blueberry and Blackberry season lasts for only 8 weeks. We will visit a different farm every 2 weeks to take advantage of the great diversity in farms and produce offerings.

WEATHER - In the case of rain, this event will be rescheduled to the following weekend.   

OFFERINGS: Blueberries & Blackberries

COST:

• BLUEBERRIES: You-pick pail $12.50, Already Picked pail $ 18.00.
  
• BLACKBERRIES: $3.50/pint
  

LOCATION: Echo Springs Farm is located northeast of Athens.

FACILITIES: Restrooms, picnic tables, store with a/c.

DRESS: Wear a red bandana somewhere on your body to help you connect with other event members. Echo Springs claims to be fairly bug and weed stifree. Enclosed shoes and socks are still advisable. Shorts are okay. Please use NON-chemical pest repellant since this is a natural farm without pesticides. A natural repellent can be obtained at Whole Foods or Sprouts.