Fall has officially arrived, and that means one thing - it's pumpkin spice everything season! From lattes to candles, it seems like pumpkin flavor is everywhere. And what's the star ingredient of these seasonal delights? Pumpkins! 🎃🎃🎃 But did you know that pumpkins are a type of squash classified as a fruit? In this fun, […]
Do you know what's beneath your feet? It's not just dirt! There's a whole world of tiny creatures living in the soil, and they play an important role in keeping our planet healthy. Students will learn about the soil food web in this fun and educational class. They'll find out how bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and […]
This wreath-making class is the perfect activity for groups of friends or siblings looking for a fun and unique way to get into the holiday spirit! Led by Nana, an experienced wreath maker!, participants will learn how to forage for materials and create beautiful vine wreaths to take home. This two-hour class is for participants […]
Our Everything You Want To Know About Pigs class is the perfect way to learn all about these amazing animals. We'll start by meeting Ginger, our very own pregnant sow, and her soon-to-be piglets - the "ginger snaps"! You'll get to learn everything from what they eat and how they live to some of the […]
Looking for a fun and festive activity to do with the kids this holiday season? Come join us for our Salt Dough Ornament Class! We'll make ornaments out of salt dough, a simple mixture of flour, salt, and water. And we'll have lots of fun exploring all the different ways you can decorate them. This […]
Is your little one excited about Christmas? Do they love decorating cookies and eating sweets? Then this is the perfect activity for them! In our Christmas Cookie Exchange FarmSchool class, kids will learn how to make various cookies. We’ll cover everything from royal icing to other holiday favorites. And, of course, each child will take […]
Our week-long full-day program offers kids ages 5-10 years old the chance to learn about sustainable agricultural practices, such as caring for our farm animals, collecting eggs, turning compost, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, studying bees and pollinators, and making homemade foods. With our experienced farm staff leading the way, your child will have a blast […]
Our week-long full-day program offers kids ages 5-10 years old the chance to learn about sustainable agricultural practices, such as caring for our farm animals, collecting eggs, turning compost, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, studying bees and pollinators, and making homemade foods. With our experienced farm staff leading the way, your child will have a blast […]
Our week-long full-day program offers kids ages 5-10 years old the chance to learn about sustainable agricultural practices, such as caring for our farm animals, collecting eggs, turning compost, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, studying bees and pollinators, and making homemade foods. With our experienced farm staff leading the way, your child will have a blast […]
Our week-long full-day program offers kids ages 5-10 years old the chance to learn about sustainable agricultural practices, such as caring for our farm animals, collecting eggs, turning compost, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, studying bees and pollinators, and making homemade foods. With our experienced farm staff leading the way, your child will have a blast […]
All About Pigs: Truth or Hogwash Friday, March 22, 10—11:30 AM EST Have you ever heard someone describe a dirty room as a “pig-sty”? For decades pigs have gotten a less than clean reputation, but that’s a bunch of hogwash. In this class we visit the 3 groups of pigs on our farm and debunk […]
Wilson’s Birthday Class! Thursday, March 28, 10—11:30 AM EST What’s better than a class about sheep and other ruminants on the farm? A class about sheep on my pet Wilson’s BIRTHDAY!!! That’s right, Wilson is turning 5 and we are going to celebrate with a class on ruminants (cows and sheep) right here on the […]
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