Star Gazing Farm Animal Sanctuary provides safe haven to abused, stray, and neglected farm animals
and offers educational programs and community service opportunities to young people.
The farm is located on 4 acres of rolling hills in Western Montgomery County, Maryland.
Star Gazing Farm is a non profit 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are tax deductible.
CFC#: 86412
News
Give Hope a Chance
Now Scheduling Spring Shearing
Farmer Anne is currently scheduling spring shearing for alpaca, sheep, goats, and llamas for flocks in the mid-Atlantic region. Her shearing methods are professional and humane. Services include hoof and tooth trimming and always gentle care of your animals. Read more about shearing or go directly to the scheduling request form.
Student Learning Services Hours (SSL)
We offer community service learning hours to young people in the Montgomery County school system! Volunteers must be at least 11 years of age. Volunteer Application Form.
Frequently asked questions about volunteering, visiting, and more
Featured Volunteer
Meet Barb!
I’m Barb Thaler. My husband and I started as volunteers while accompanying our daughter Rose for her SSL hours. It’s an outdoor family outing where we meet folks who share the love of the farm, work hard, and feel good about what we’ve learned and accomplished.
Events
Join us at the Community/Business Fair, Poolesville, March 29
Poolesville Baptist Church, March 29, 10-2
Shearing Day, April 19
12-4 at the farm. We’ll be shearing our sheep and llamas and talking about fiber! You can see the wool as it comes freshly off the animals, learn about skirting, sorting, and see what harvesting wool is all about. Gift shop will also be open. Free, and open to the public!
2014 Farm Tour
Plan early for 2014: Come on out to see us at our major on-farm events!
Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27: Montgomery County Farm Tour
Animal Spotlight
Meet Rachel
There is something quiet and mature about Rachel that none of the other sheep have displayed; she is so quiet, but other times she will go hopping and jumping through the fields with the Fred Astaire side-kick movement that all lambs do. Rachel is just so sweet and soft and gentle, she could melt anyone’s heart. Read more about Rachel.
Volunteer Workdays
March
Saturday, March 1, 9-2
Saturday, March 8, 9-2
Saturday, March 15, 9-2
Saturday, March 22, 9-2
Saturday, March 29, 9-2
Volunteer Orientations
Saturday, March 8, 9-10 am
Saturday, March 15, 9-10 am
Saturday, April 5, 9-10 am
Saturday, May 3, 9- 10 am
Saturday, May 31, 9- 10 am