“Great Heights with Delightful Kites” (and Much More) at the Christopher Farm & Gardens – Sundays, September 20th & October 25th!
We have been invited back to the Christopher Farm & Gardens on Sunday, September 20th (as well as Sunday, October 25th) and one of our activities for the day will involve reaching “Great Heights with Delightful Kites!”
Pre-registered guests can bring a kite of their own or contact Tim to pick up a kite kit to build and decorate on your own and be a part of our effort to see how many kites we can get up in the air during each of our “launch times” of 1 to 2P and 4 to 5P!
Participating kite flyers will have keep their distance from one another (not just because of COVD-19... but you don’t want to get your lines tangled) and viewers can enjoy seeing a variety of kites of various sizes, styles, colors and designs as they fill the skies above the Christopher Farm & Gardens!
In addition to this kite-flying opportunity there will be a variety of activities including an OUTDOOR Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors, another Stomp Rockets Demo, a chance to DISC-over DISC Golf or you may opt to simply wander this wonderful property!
To register for this event and to select your kite kit (see photos and descriptions below) and schedule a pick-up time, please contact Tim!
Delta Kite (No Assembly Required)
Delta kites are great kites for beginners. They fly well in light to moderate wind. This kite is pre-assembled!
Measures: 16.5" H x 35" W
Wind Range: 5 to 12 mph
Diamond Kite Kit (Assembly Required)!
This classic American kite is easy to make, decorate, and fly. The Diamond kite is made of plastic and fiberglass spars.
Measures: 24" H x 24" W
Wind Range: 5 to 15 mph
Kakudako Kite Kit (Assembly Required)
The Kakudako kite is easy to make and to decorate.
(Pronounced: Ka-ku-da-ko) is made of washi paper and bamboo.
Measures: 15.25″ H x 10.5″ W
Wind Range: 5 to 15 mph
Butterfly Kite Kit (Assembly Required)!
With small quick tugs on the flying line you can make its wings flutter like a real butterfly!
Measures: 15" H x 19.5" W
Wind Range: 3 to 14 mph
Star Kite Kit (Assembly Required)
It’s a star-shaped kite that flies! How fun to see stars flying in the sky! The Star kite is made of plastic and bamboo.
Measures: 18½″ H x 18½″ W
Wind range: 5 to 15 mph
Gonbo Kite Kit (Assembly Required)
The Gonbo kite is an intermediate skill level kite kit made of split bamboo and washi paper.
Measures: 25″ H x 28″ W
Wind Range: 5 to 15 mph
Rokkaku Kite Kit (Assembly Required)
The 24″ Rokkaku is an intermediate skill level kite kit made of split bamboo and washi paper.
Measures: 24.5″ H x 18.5″ W
Wind Range: 5 to 15 mph
Kite makers are encouraged to decorate their kites using a variety of materials (not included or supplied)! Join us at upcoming TCL VIRTUAL Local Cancer Community Updates to or contact Tim to learn more!
Unique Flying Objects in Two Rivers!
I have only modest experience flying kites, so I reached out to Chow Chong of Unique Flying Objects in Two Rivers who offered helpful guidance along with a variety of colorful kites that we will fly alongside these DIY kite kits! To learn more about kite flying including the upcoming “Kites Over Lake Michigan” which is occurring this Labor Day Weekend in Two Rivers, visit www.uniqueflyingobjects.com! This year’s event has been moved to Two Rivers High School due high lake levels and a lack of beach along Nashotah Park! Or, the next time you are in Two Rivers, stop in at the “Coolest Store on the Lakeshore”! I think you’ll be glad you did!