Charles L. Bowers School Farm, Bowers Academy, Woodland Trail
My father served on the School Board for 19 years, from 1960-1979. After he died in 1984, the School Board voted to change the name of the school farm to the Charles L. Bowers School Farm in his memory. As a family, we were humbled. I always say it’s my favorite farm and we love going there to see how it has grown over the years. Then the folks at the BHS alternative high school decided to rename that program Bowers Academy because it was housed on the Bowers Farm property. We were thrilled to see that happen and we attend the Bowers Academy graduation ceremony every year. Some of my favorite Biff remote broadcasts were aired during Open Barn events at the Bowers Farm, both in the Spring and in the Fall.
Charles L. Bowers School Farm was purchased in the mid-1960's by Bloomfield Hills Schools to be used as a land laboratory. The farm is housed on 90 acres on Square Lake Rd. in Bloomfield Hills.
Animals such as sheep, horses, llama and a donkey graze the pastures. They also house poultry of all types, rabbits and goats. Every animal has a purpose at the farm and farm equipment is used daily to maintain the property as an educational agriculture production enterprise.
Charles L. Bowers Farm is open daily and year-round for various educational programs and community events.
Students who thrive in a small environment that develops character, integrity, compassion for others, and academic skills will find success at Bowers Academy.
Founded to address the needs of non-traditional learners, Bowers Academy balances academic challenge with self-reflection, exceptionally small class sizes, and the unique learning environment of the Bowers Farm.
The ultimate goal at Bowers Academy is to graduate competent, empathetic, aware, and empowered individuals.