Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center welcomes visitors year-round to explore over 160 acres of farmland, forest, and pastures.

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Pre-K Nature-Based Education

At Prescott Farm we offer nature-based learning in our Fledglings, Tadpoles and Polliwogs pre-K programs.

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Community Connections Programs

Prescott Farm offers a wide variety of educational programs that focus on hands-on learning and deep connections with nature – for all ages.

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Naturalist In The Classroom

Our Naturalist in the Classroom and Field Trip programs support teachers in local schools to provide place-based, hands-on lessons about nature.

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WildQuest Camps

Prescott Farm’s environmentally-focused WildQuest Camps offer kids the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow in nature with hands-on learning.

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Exploring and preserving the natural world, one adventure at a time

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Community Connections Programs

Prescott Farm is dedicated to providing year-round environmental education programs for all ages and a place in the Lakes Region community that encourages curiosity, discovery, fun and connection to the natural world.

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Plan a Visit/Adventure Packs

Unplug, relax and explore our 160 acres of field, forest and gardens on our 3+ miles of nature trails and Natural Playscape, open 365 days per year from dawn until dusk. Take your visit to the next level – try an Adventure Pack!

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WildQuest Day Camps

Our nature-themed WildQuest Day Camps offer children ages 5-14 the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow in nature through Quests, arts & crafts, games and activities.

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Get Involved

As a non-profit organization, Prescott Farm depends on donors, community business partners, members, volunteers and guests to help us carry out our mission to provide the New Hampshire Lakes Region with high-quality environmental education.

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Fledglings & Tadpoles Nature-Based Learning

Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool at Prescott Farm is a fully licensed program offering children ages 3 – 5 the educational foundation they need to succeed in school while awakening in each child a natural curiosity and respect for nature.

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Schools & Youth Groups

Our environmental educators will work with you to give your students an unforgettable experience in the natural world, at your school or here at the Farm.

News & Upcoming Events

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	September 2026
		1	2	3	4 Homeschool Series: Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup! Homeschool Series: Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup! September 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Innovation Center-Main-Teaching Kitchen-Teaching Kitchen (Main Room) (32) Join us for a fun and flavorful herbal workshop for kids! Learn all about elderberries—where they grow and how they’re used. Measure, mix, and simmer a batch of elderberry syrup using berries, honey, and warming spices. Take home your own small jar to share with your family! Recommended Ages: 6-14* Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Cost: $20 per child. No charge for accompanying adult. *Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered. Register here See more details	5 Homemade School Lunches Homemade School Lunches September 5, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Innovation Center-Main-Teaching Kitchen-Teaching Kitchen (Main Room) (32) Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & up) School is back in session and we invite you to discover how simple, fun, and nourishing school lunches can be! Learn the art of scratch-cooked, packable meals. We’ll combine garden-fresh seasonal ingredients with practical cooking skills to create delicious lunches students will love to eat. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 Members Register here See more details
6 OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED September 6, 2026 See more details	7	8	9	10	11 Homeschool Series: Young Chefs Garden Challenge Homeschool Series: Young Chefs Garden Challenge September 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Innovation Center-Main-Teaching Kitchen-Teaching Kitchen (Main Room) (32) Join us as we work on garden to table chef skills. We'll peruse the garden, harvest what's available, and work in small teams to create a 2-course meal from scratch. Recommended Ages: 6-14* Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes. Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying adult. *Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered. Register here See more details	12 Drawing Nature with Water Based Oil Pastels Drawing Nature with Water Based Oil Pastels September 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Connector-Main-Helen's Meeting Room (16) Ages: Adults (16 & up) Discover the drawing and painting technique of water based oil pastels. The session will provide hands on instruction, all of the materials, the variety of water based oil pastels available, their application characteristics, background information of how oil pastels were created and of course hands on Studio Time to create your personal creative piece based on Nature. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Cost: $25 Non-Members; $10 Members Register here See more details Beginning Canning & Food Preservation Beginning Canning & Food Preservation September 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Innovation Center-Main-Teaching Kitchen-Teaching Kitchen (Main Room) (32) Ages: Adults (16 & up) As we approach the end of the gardening season, its time to harvest and store the remains of the garden's bounty. Join us in learning first-hand the steps involved in canning. Each participant will take home a jar of canned fruit and a jar of tomato sauce for winter enjoyment. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 Members Register here See more details
13 OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED September 13, 2026 See more details	14	15	16 Polliwogs-Nature's Harvest Polliwogs-Nature's Harvest September 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am 10 - 11:30, Pre-K with adult What gifts does nature give us in the fall? Children explore the abundance of the fall season by discovering the foods, seeds, and treasures that nature provides. Through hands-on exploration, children investigate apples, pumpkins, gourds, seeds, and other seasonal materials while learning where our food comes from and how we gather nature’s gifts. Learning Domains: Cognitive – Observation, comparing, sorting, investigating, asking questions Fine Motor – Scooping seeds, exploring textures, harvesting, manipulating natural materials Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes. Cost: $15 per child. No charge for required accompanying adult See more details	17	18 Homeschool Series: The Great Seed Adventure Homeschool Series: The Great Seed Adventure September 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Innovation Center-Main-Teaching Kitchen-Teaching Kitchen (Main Room) (32) Join us as we explore the fields and forest of Prescott Farm, hunt for seeds, and learn about the different ways seeds travel. Recommended Ages: 6-14* Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills. Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying adult. *Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered. Register here See more details	19 Fall Vases Using Nature Materials Fall Vases Using Nature Materials September 19, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Innovation Center-Main-Teaching Kitchen-Teaching Kitchen (Main Room) (32) Ages: Adults (16 & up) Connect with nature through hands-on craftsmanship! We invite you to spend a creative morning or afternoon crafting handcrafted vases using materials supplied straight from our woods and fields. Whether you're decorating your autumn table or making a gift, you'll walk away with a uniquely personal piece of eco-art. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 Members Register here See more details Fall Tree ID Fall Tree ID September 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Connector-Main-Helen's Meeting Room (16) Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & up) Color abounds and leaves are falling. Join us as we amble through the woods, identify trees and shrubs, and learn more about the science behind falling leaves. Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain and hills. Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members Register here See more details
20 OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED September 20, 2026 See more details	21	22	23 Polliwogs-Harvest Moon Celebration Polliwogs-Harvest Moon Celebration September 23, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am 10 - 11:30, Pre-K with adult What changes when the sun goes down? Children celebrate the magic of the harvest season through a special nature-inspired experience. They explore the moon, nighttime animals, light and shadows, and the beauty of the changing season through stories, songs, movement, lanterns, and seasonal activities. Learning Domains: Social Emotional – Building community, sharing experiences, expressing wonder and connection Spiritual – Developing appreciation for nature, gratitude, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes. Cost: $15 per child. No charge for required accompanying adult See more details	24	25	26 Harvest Festival Harvest Festival September 26, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Prescott Farm Harvest Festival is our most popular community event of the year, drawing over 800 people of all ages to our property for a day of fun on the farm. Admission to the public is free! See more details
27 OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED September 27, 2026 See more details	28	29	30 Polliwogs-What can sticks become? Polliwogs-What can sticks become? September 30, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am 10 - 11:30, Pre-K with adult How can we use nature’s treasures to create? Children investigate sticks as a natural building material and discover how something simple can become many things. Through building, designing, and creating, children use their imagination to transform sticks into structures, art, tools, and creations inspired by their ideas. Learning Domains: Cognitive – Problem-solving, planning, experimenting, discovering balance and design Fine Motor – Building, arranging, stacking, weaving, and manipulating materials. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes. Cost: $15 per child. No charge for required accompanying adult See more details

What they say about us

The traditional farm skills and wildlife habitat lessons taught and demonstrated in a natural environment by the staff nurtures and stimulates involvement by the children beyond anything they might experience elsewhere. It’s just rewarding to be involved, though even in such a small way, when you can see the results first hand.

The past few years as volunteers at Prescott Farm, Janice and I have been enriched with the opportunity to introduce youngsters to a dairy goat while experiencing the wonder and curiosity of the children as many meet face to face with their first farm animal.

We’ve enjoyed helping during both Harvest and Winter public events almost as much as reveling in the excitement as our grandchildren share what they’ve learned and enjoyed most at the end of each day at ‘camp’ during the drive home.