<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvesting memories at The Patch!]]></description><link>https://www.visitthepatch.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:18:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.visitthepatch.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[School Field Trips in Southern Illinois: A Hands-On Farm Experience for Schools at The Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Field trips at The Patch are hands-on, educational, and easy for teachers to plan. We host one school or group at a time and include a hayride, kids play area, pumpkin decorating, a pumpkin life cycle lesson, feeding goats, and time in the field. Call Samantha to reserve your date.]]></description><link>https://www.visitthepatch.com/post/school-field-trips-in-southern-illinois-a-hands-on-farm-experience-for-schools-at-the-patch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd3ffa40e74dbec4fb808b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cd455_9a5b797793104c4f9753efebf7870f5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Patch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Trees in Southern Illinois: Christmas Trees at The Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searching for Christmas trees in Southern Illinois? The Patch offers a warm, family-friendly tree experience that’s simple and cozy—less stress, more tradition. Season typically starts in late November (timing can shift with Thanksgiving). Watch for official dates and updates.]]></description><link>https://www.visitthepatch.com/post/christmas-trees-in-southern-illinois-christmas-trees-at-the-patch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6141958cd9b019f8b5ff5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cd455_cfdd6417b9514c0db1a082e85804a2cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Patch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal Events in Southern Illinois: Fern Day, Mum Day &#38; Fall at The Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for seasonal events in Southern Illinois? The Patch hosts Fernday in spring, Mum Day (late summer), Fall Season Opening, and Christmas tree season in late November. Dates can shift year to year—follow along for official event announcements and ticket links.]]></description><link>https://www.visitthepatch.com/post/seasonal-events-in-southern-illinois-fern-day-mum-day-fall-at-the-patch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d60f2633362686b5d7e68d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cd455_c6d9808627c346009fad41a9b50ef955~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Courtney Page</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things to Do in Southern Illinois: A Day at The Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need things to do in Southern Illinois that feel wholesome and fun? The Patch has pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, Kids Zone, farm friends, and the Turn &#38; Burn Mega Slide that older kids and adults love. Check seasonal updates and ticket links online.]]></description><link>https://www.visitthepatch.com/post/things-to-do-in-southern-illinois-a-day-at-the-patch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d608e03340b74b3fef62dd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cd455_fc7c91c615154d61933c73586c66dcd1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Patch</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>