Our "open" hours means that someone is available to meet visitors and share our current offerings. We do not have a physical store.
590 State Route 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Wed-Sat
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sun - Tues
closed
Black Squirrel Farms and our affiliates collect and process the wild black walnuts that grow on our New York State land and those of other area growers.
Discover NYS black walnuts, North America's native walnut! Come hear the story of a tree that doesn’t grow in the woods and how it fits into our landscape. Consider the black walnut tree from a whole new perspective, learn about the history of black walnut processing, see our own approach and taste them yourself. Come experience how we are making this unique North American renewable resource more accessible, useful and appreciated.
Our 2024 tour season kicks off on May 23. Our guided tour takes 45 minutes and guests are welcome to come early or stay late to enjoy the additional self-guided outdoor activities site set up around our site. Before or after your tour, learn to guess the age of a tree, play a lawn game, create a black walnut craft, design a kindness rock, look at found things under a microscope, roast marshmallows and more! Come relax, play and explore at Black Squirrel Farms.
Last year, tour tickets were available through this website. This year, we've moved our tour booking website to upgrade the calendar functionality. Click here for tickets. Contact us with inquiries about private tours. Got a tour gift certificate with a personal coupon code? Don't worry, that code will work on our new tour booking website.
Sara Tyler
General Manager
Discover NYS black walnuts! Black Squirrel Farms is focused on black walnuts, North America’s native walnut. We grow, collect and process black walnuts at the first 20-C licensed black walnut processing facility in New York State. We manage a black walnut collection program open to anyone with access to trees and we seasonally offer tours of our site focused on the history and future of the black walnut tree, a unique North American renewable resource. We have shelled black walnuts and nutshell products for sale online or pickup by appointment. Contact us through our website, www.blacksquirrelfarms.net.
Our "open" hours means that someone is available to meet visitors and share our current offerings. We do not have a physical store.
590 State Route 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Wed-Sat
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sun - Tues
closed