Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH

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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. Or, 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 4-14 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 Preschool

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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For Schools

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

	January 2021
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				1	2 New Year, New Beginnings Nature Hike New Year, New Beginnings Nature Hike January 2, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Welcome the new year with a hike along our trails. Reset, reconnect with nature, and take time to set intentions for the year ahead. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] See more details Meteor Shower Campfire Meteor Shower Campfire January 2, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 The Quadrantids shower peaks tonight! This shower can show up to 40 meteors per hour. Have a seat by the campfire as our naturalists guide your eye to sights in the sky. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [2] See more details • •	3
4	5	6	7	8	9 Beginner Snowshoe Beginner Snowshoe January 9, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Never been on snowshoes? No problem! We will show you the basics of snowshoeing and take it slow. Discover how much fun it can be to get out and travel the trails in the winter. This program is FULL! Please continue to register for the waitlist or join us on 2/20. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [4] See more details Tiny Things Hike Tiny Things Hike January 9, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Take time to enjoy the little things. Borrow a hand lens (or bring you own if you want), and head out for a leisurely wander with a naturalist. We will look all around to observe what is small and sometimes overlooked. This program is FULL! Please continue to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [4] See more details • •	10
11	12	13	14	15	16 Snowshoe Adventure Snowshoe Adventure January 16, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 A winter adventure awaits! Whether you are an avid snowshoer or just beginning, join us for a refreshing walk and exploration of the winter landscape of Prescott Farm. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] See more details The Mystery of: the Subnivean Zone The Mystery of: the Subnivean Zone January 16, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 You may be surprised to find that there are critters spending their winter under the snow. Who are they? What are they doing? How do they survive? Solve this mystery by investigating the wintry landscape at Prescott Farm. This program is FULL. Please continue to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $10 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids (with Adult) Physical Demand: [4] See more details • •	17
18	19	20 Polliwogs: Winter Animal Prints Polliwogs: Winter Animal Prints January 20, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Order of programs may be subject to weather conditions This program is FULL! Please continue to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $6 ($3 for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids 2.5-5 (with Adult) Physical Demand: [3] See more details •	21	22	23 Family & Friends Fun Day: Animal Tracking Family & Friends Fun Day: Animal Tracking January 23, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Are you ready to become an animal track detective? Learn the places, prints, and patterns animals mark in the snow and search for clues that will tell you who is calling Prescott Farm home this winter. This program is FULL. Please continue to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: FREE thanks to generous support from NHEC Foundation Recommended Ages: Kids (with Adults) Physical Demand: [5] See more details Snowshoe Yoga Snowshoe Yoga January 23, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Enjoy the outdoors this winter while doing yoga! In this unique and peaceful snowshoe experience, immerse yourself in the peacefulness of nature as you practice yoga in snowshoes, are guided through a walking mediation, and are introduced to shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.” This program is FULL. Please continue to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $25 ($17 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adults Physical Demand: [5] See more details Family & Friends Fun Day: Sledding Strategies Family & Friends Fun Day: Sledding Strategies January 23, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Meet us at the sledding hill- with a twist! How can you get the most distance? The most speed? We will conduct experiments with different sled materials and adjustments to the track. Walk away ready to wow your friends with your new sledding skills. This program is FULL. Please continue to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: FREE thanks to generous support from NHEC Foundation Recommended Ages: Kids (with Adults) Physical Demand: [4] See more details • • •	24
25	26	27 Polliwogs: Winter Sledding Polliwogs: Winter Sledding January 27, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Order of programs may be subject to weather conditions REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $6 ($3 for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids 2.5-5 (with Adult) Physical Demand: [3] See more details •	28 Full Moon Snowshoe Full Moon Snowshoe January 28, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Use your senses to explore Prescott Farm in a different and special way. Inspired by the weather and the dynamic calendar of the natural world, topics discussed on our moonlit walk will vary but may include: identifying constellations, discussing the habits of nocturnal animals, and practicing your own night vision abilities. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $15 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] See more details •	29	30 Smartphone Snowflake Photography Smartphone Snowflake Photography January 30, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Catch a falling snowflake! With a macro lens attached to your phone camera, learn how to capture the icy details of an individual flake- and why this is an important picture to take. Please come with a charged smartphone; the macro lens included in the program and is yours to take home. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $60 ($45 for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [3] See more details Snowshoe Big Tree Tour Snowshoe Big Tree Tour January 30, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 As the trees stand tall and bare, enjoy a twist on our popular program with a winter-time offering of our Big Tree Tour. The walk will include a trip to our “Belknap County Champion Big Trees” and other huge, old trees, as well as fascinating fun facts about ecology, history and how trees have adapted to New Hampshire winters. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] See more details • •	31

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.