Registration is required for all programs.
(Unless noted otherwise)
Please register online or by calling 203-938-2117
Members Only Opportunity
Farm Chores
Weekends:
January 19, February 15, March 16, April 19, May 11
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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.
Members Only!
Each program is:
$15 per family
Please register with the appropriate link below
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay
Astronomy Nights – Viewing the Night Sky
Saturdays:
February 8, 6 – 7 p.m.
March 8, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
April 5, 8:15 – 9:15 p.m.
May 3, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
June 7, 9 – 10 p.m.
Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more!
Gaze through telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions, and connect with other night sky enthusiasts.
This is an outdoor program, please dress for the weather and be prepared for a short walk from the parking lot out to the Observatory.
Each program is:
$10 per Member,
$12 per Non-member
Please register with the appropriate link below
FebruaryMarchApril
MayJune
Dairy Delights— A Hands-On Kitchen Series
Challenge your family’s creativity in the kitchen with these fun, hands-on workshops! Join Registered Dietician Jessica Pelletier and learn the many benefits of dairy products while preparing, experimenting with, and tasting delicious yogurts, butters, and cheese made with milk from New Pond Farm’s dairy herd.
Each program is:
$50 per Member Family,
$60 per Non-member Family
From Prep to Plate: Yogurt Dip Recipe Challenge
Sunday, February 9
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Test yourself in the kitchen with a yogurt-based dip challenge. Participants will work in teams to prepare, experiment with, and share their delicious sweet or savory yogurt dips which incorporate farm fresh foods. Includes
a visit to the barn to learn how New Pond Farm’s delicious yogurt is made.
Please Register Here
Crafting Creamy Delights: Homemade Butter
Saturday, February 22,
2 – 4 p.m.
You butter believe it! Transform simple ingredients into creamy, golden butter from scratch…no churn required! Learn the step-by-step process of how it’s made, craft your own batch to take home, and experiment with sweet or savory variations that will take your homemade butter to a new level.
Please Register Here
Creating Dairy Deliciousness: Homemade Cheese
Saturday, March 15
2 – 4 p.m.
Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey. This interactive cheese-making adventure will create lasting memories as you work together to learn each step, experiment with different flavors, and savor the delicious art of crafting homemade cheese.
Please Register Here
Members Only Opportunity
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 1
Seating Times:
8:30, 9, 9:30, 10 a.m.
Celebrate a delicious New England tradition! Start the morning with a homemade breakfast of bacon and pancakes topped with fresh berries and our very own maple syrup. Then bundle up and head down to our Sugar House to watch the farmers as they boil down the next batch of sap from our sugar maple trees.
Members Only!
$10 per person ($40 max per family),
(children 3 and under are free)
Please register with the appropriate link below
8:3099:3010
No Registration required!
OPEN DAYS
Sunday, March 16
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, May 18
Saturday, June 7
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Interested in learning more about us?
Come to one of our scheduled Open Days to learn more about New Pond Farm Education Center and all it has to offer – 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, sample delicious dairy products, and connect with members of our staff and Board.
Gardening Drop-Ins
Sundays:
March 16, May 18, June 8
2 – 4 p.m.
Stop by New Pond Farm’s vegetable garden to learn some of the many ways you can grow food for you and your family. Come just to observe and ask questions, or get your hands dirty and help out.
Free
Members Only Opportunity
Spring Equinox Campfire
Thursday, March 20
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us around the campfire as we celebrate the Spring Equinox with treats and stories. Learn what makes the day special as we consider the change of seasons.
Members Only!
This program is:
Free. Registration required.
Please Register Here
Egg Decorating Using Natural Dyes
Saturday, April 5 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Join instructor Kristina Scaviola as she leads your family through creating uniquely dyed eggs utilizing natural materials. Go on a farm tour featuring our chickens as the dye sets. Kristina will also share the origin of this style of egg dying through the lens of her Latvian culture; along the way she will share some Latvian language and lore.
For all ages.
This program is:
$15 per Member Family,
$20 per Non-member Family
Please Register Here for the Wait List
Members Only Opportunities
Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
(Rain Date: Sunday, April 13, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.)
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.
Members only!
Space is limited.
This program is:
$15 per child
Please Register Here
Peeper Patrol
Friday, April 25
OR
Saturday, April 26,
7 – 8:30 p.m.
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!
Members Only!
This program is:
$15 per family
Please register with the appropriate link below
FridaySaturday
Mother’s Day Nature Walk
Saturday, May 10
2 – 3 p.m.
Join us while we celebrate mom on a leisurely hike around the Farm. This walk is open to moms or grandmas who wish to spend some quality time with their children while enjoying the beauty of nature.
This program is:
$10 per member family,
$15 per non-member family
Please Register Here
Members Only Opportunity
Family Campout
Saturday, May 24, 6 p.m. -Sunday, May 25, 11 a.m.
Join us for a fun-filled evening that includes a night hike, treats around the campfire, night sky viewing, and a celebration of our nocturnal neighbors! Wake up with the sunrise, then join our farmers for morning chores, followed by a light breakfast.
Members Only!
This program is:
$80 per family, space is limited
Please Register Here
World Turtle Day Celebration – Animal Meet and Greet
Friday, May 23
2 – 3 p.m.
OR
4 – 5 p.m.
Join us in a celebration of the world’s turtles. Come meet our resident turtles and tortoises, learn what makes each special, and make a simple turtle craft.
This program is:
Free. Registration required
Please register with the appropriate link below
2 p.m.4 p.m.
Father’s Day Nature Walk
Saturday, June 14
2 – 3 p.m.
Join us while we celebrate dad on a leisurely hike around the Farm. This walk is open to dads or grandpas who wish to spend some quality time with their children while enjoying the beauty of nature.
This program is:
$10 per member family,
$15 per non-member family
Please Register Here
Members Only Opportunity
Visit A Hive
Schedule a tour this spring
Take a personal tour of a honeybee hive! Put on bee suits and join our resident beekeeper, Ann Murray, as she inspects one of our working hives! Ann is an inspirational educator and longtime champion of honeybees. In this one-hour program you are guaranteed to be fascinated by these hardworking pollinators! This program is available for an adult and up to three family members.
Timing will be arranged.
Members Only!
$75 per member family.
If interested, please email us at info@newpondfarm.org to book a session.
If you would like to view samples of past programs,
our calendar archive can be found here
