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Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt

Bundle up for one of the most egg-citing events on the farm! Children from toddlers to teens will “hunt” our beautiful pastures and gardens for hand-dyed eggs. Different areas for each age group and great prizes for all! Please bring a basket and dress for an early spring (aka muddy) farm. Reserved for NPF Members!...

Wildflower Ramble & Brown Bag Lunch

Each year in memory of one of our founding board members, Helen Hermes, we take a leisurely stroll down our stream-side trail to discover some of her favorite spring ephemerals. Trout Lily, Rue Anemone, Dutchman’s Breeches, Trillium, and Spring Beauties will all be here to greet you! Bring a brown bag lunch and share happy...

April Break Program

This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list This 4-part program focuses on Outdoor Skills and Adventure. Throughout the week participants will learn how to create shelters, read maps, track animals, build and cook over fires, tie knots, and more! This program is:$240 per member,$320 per non-member Registration required. Please Register for...

April Jr Staff: Animal Caretakers

This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list Love animals? Come learn the ins and outs of animal care. Focused on our resident mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, these hands-on programs will have Jr Staff helping with feedings, cleanings, health checks, enrichment, and more. This program is:Free for members,$10 for non-members Registration is...

April Farm Chores

Dress for the outdoors and join farmers Mike or Rachel as they complete daily farm chores. Get a first-hand look at everything it takes to keep our chickens, sheep, and cows happy and healthy. Reserved for NPF Members! $15 per family Registration required. Please Register Here

Afternoons at the Farm (Grades 2 – 4)

An after school program filled with a variety of fun activities around the farm. This 6-part series will include hikes, animal care, cooking, science, games, and more! 6 Mondays: April 21 - June 2WITH BUS SERVICE FROM REDDING ELEMENTARY! This session is:$135 per member,$180 per non-member Please Register Here

Caregiver and Child Series, for children ages 18 – 35 months

This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list A weekly caregiver and child program for our youngest members. Each week we will gather outdoors and spend 90-minutes connecting with nature, and one another, through free play, exploratory walks, live animal encounters, nature crafts, and seasonal stories. This program is held almost entirely...

Animal Care Club: Spring Session (Grades 2-4)

Did you know New Pond Farm has more than farm animals? Join the Animal Care Club and learn how to care for the many reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and invertebrates that live in the Learning Center. Club members will make salads for turtles, clean snake enclosures, exercise bunnies, wrangle crickets and much more! 6 weeks: Wednesdays-...

In the Kitchen: Shared Meals (Grades K-4)- Savory & Sweet Hand Pies

Each month we will build our kitchen skills as we create delicious dinners to share together using simple, kid-friendly recipes. This program is:$25 per member child,$30 per non-member child Registration required, spaces are limited. Please Register Here

Peeper Patrol

Put on your rubber boots and grab your flashlight,we are going out to look for amphibians! This annual event is great fun for the whole family. We will search the edges of the marsh and surrounding wetlands for spring peepers, green frogs, pickerel frogs, and more! Reserved for NPF Members! $15 per family Please Register...

Bio Blitz

Join an enthusiastic group of scientists and staff as we work to inventory the biological diversity of our pond, marsh and stream. Help us better understand the local flora and fauna that are found in each habitat and in the process gain skills and knowledge that will lead to a deeper connection with the natural...

Spring Migration: Birding with Joe Bear

Catch the spring migration by joining expert birder and environmentalist Joe Bear on a leisurely 2-hour walk through our diverse habitats. We will search in open fields, woodlands, and wetlands - seeking those on their way back to their summer breeding grounds. Free. Registration is required Please Register Here

OPEN DAY

Interested in becoming a member, or just want to learn more about what we have to offer? Come enjoy the stunning landscape, the fascinating history, the diverse habitats, the varied wildlife, the multitude of educational opportunities, and the warm and welcoming staff. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the property, visit with the animals,...

OPEN DAY

Interested in becoming a member, or just want to learn more about what we have to offer? Come enjoy the stunning landscape, the fascinating history, the diverse habitats, the varied wildlife, the multitude of educational opportunities, and the warm and welcoming staff. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the property, visit with the animals,...

Peeper Patrol

Put on your rubber boots and grab your flashlight,we are going out to look for amphibians! This annual event is great fun for the whole family. We will search the edges of the marsh and surrounding wetlands for spring peepers, green frogs, pickerel frogs, and more! Reserved for NPF Members! $15 per family Please Register...