Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH

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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WildQuest Day Camps – Registration Now Open!

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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Plan a Visit

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.

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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

Our Big Backyard Series – Spring

Our Big Backyard Series [FAMILIES]
$8 per person (FREE for Upgraded Members*) Minimum 2 participants per party

There is always something exciting to discover on our treks around Prescott Farm! For ages 7-11, with an adult. Light activity.

Amazing Vernal Pools
Saturday, April 27; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
The Forest in Bloom
Saturday, May 25; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Spring at the Pond
Saturday, June 22; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

For full descriptions or to register, click HERE.

Spring Polliwogs

Spring Polliwogs Program [Families]

6 Wednesdays beginning May 1 // 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$6 per person ($5 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) * Minimum 1 adult & 1 child per party *
A fun group for the littlest explorers among us! Join us and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. Spring is a busy time as animals come out from winter, and these sessions are designed to keep children busy and engaged. You may choose to register for individual dates or the entire series!

For full descriptions and to register for Polliwogs, click HERE.

Service Learning Opportunities

As a small nonprofit, volunteers are a vital part of our organization. Prescott Farm offers service learning opportunities with training so you can learn about the natural world first-hand and volunteer opportunities so you can put that training to work through service at Prescott Farm. Come LEARN, DO and BECOME part of the Prescott Farm community with the knowledge that your efforts will help us continue to offer opportunities for all-ages to explore and preserve our environment for generations to come!

Intro to Organic Gardening Series

Preparing the Soil
Tuesday, April 16; 6:00-7:30

Planting & Transplanting
Tuesday, May 14; 6:00-7:30

Weed ID & Maintenance
Tuesday, June 4; 6:00-7:30

Special thanks to Belknap Landscape Co., Inc. our Adventure Advocate Business Partner for sponsoring the Organic Gardening series!

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		1 Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] May 1, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA A fun group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Join us and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. Spring is a busy time as animals are waking up or returning from their vacations in the sunny south! $6/person ($5 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	2 Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] May 2, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Have you always wanted to run a 5K race? Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the refreshing spring weather? Whatever your motivation, come join us on the trails at Prescott Farm! Designed for beginners, or those looking to get back into running, this 6-week program will include group walk and running sessions led by our own Environmental Educator (and runner), Andie. Discover the forest as it reawakens from winter while reaching your goals. A list of suggested 5K races to register for will be provided. $50 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	3	4	5
6	7	8 Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] May 8, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA A fun group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Join us and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. Spring is a busy time as animals are waking up or returning from their vacations in the sunny south! $6/person ($5 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	9 Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] May 9, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Have you always wanted to run a 5K race? Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the refreshing spring weather? Whatever your motivation, come join us on the trails at Prescott Farm! Designed for beginners, or those looking to get back into running, this 6-week program will include group walk and running sessions led by our own Environmental Educator (and runner), Andie. Discover the forest as it reawakens from winter while reaching your goals. A list of suggested 5K races to register for will be provided. $50 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	10	11 Soapmaking 101 [ADULTS] Soapmaking 101 [ADULTS] May 11, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Join us to learn how to safely make your very own soap! We'll learn the basics of soapmaking and each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy. $45 (Upgraded Members pay just a $20 materials fee!) REGISTER ONLINE Additional soapmaking classes will be held on: Saturday, June 8; 10:00-12:00 Friday, July 12; 5:00-7:00 Saturday, August 3; 1:00-3:00 Friday, September 20; 5:00-7:00 Saturday, October 12; 1:00-3:00 See more details •	12
13	14	15 Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] May 15, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA A fun group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Join us and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. Spring is a busy time as animals are waking up or returning from their vacations in the sunny south! $6/person ($5 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	16 Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] May 16, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Have you always wanted to run a 5K race? Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the refreshing spring weather? Whatever your motivation, come join us on the trails at Prescott Farm! Designed for beginners, or those looking to get back into running, this 6-week program will include group walk and running sessions led by our own Environmental Educator (and runner), Andie. Discover the forest as it reawakens from winter while reaching your goals. A list of suggested 5K races to register for will be provided. $50 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	17	18 Trail Yoga [ADULTS] Trail Yoga [ADULTS] May 18, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Combining the beauty of nature with the peacefulness of yoga to create an uplifting and energizing experience for both body and mind. Let nature soothe your soul as you experience yoga on the trails of Prescott Farm. The birds & the breeze will be our music as we release our stresses and gain clarity through the yoga poses amongst the trees. Wear comfortable shoes (sneakers should be fine). Guest Instructor: Kate Kretschmer $25 (Upgraded Members pay just a $17 guest instructor fee!) REGISTER ONLINE Please note: Trail Yoga will be offered again on Saturday, June 22; 10:00-12:00 See more details Keeping Chickens [SERVICE LEARNING - FAMILIES] Keeping Chickens [SERVICE LEARNING - FAMILIES] May 18, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Using our small flock as a model we’ll learn about housing, food and water requirements, egg collection and more – you’ll be ready to start your own flock as well as become an important volunteer to help take care of ours! FREE with commitment to volunteering after the initial training date! REGISTER ONLINE Please note: The Keeping Chickens Service Learning program will be offered again on Saturday, September 28 from 1:00-3:00. See more details Moonlit Hike [ADULTS] Moonlit Hike [ADULTS] May 18, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Let your eyes surprise you and challenge your senses with a moonlit hike at Prescott Farm! We will take advantage of the full moon to walk the trails and observe the nocturnal world. This guided hike will include activities to explore your senses and informative discussion. $15 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE See more details • • •	19
20	21 Introduction to Organic Gardening: Planting & Transplanting [SERVICE LEARNING - ADULTS] (RESCHEDULED from 5/14) Introduction to Organic Gardening: Planting & Transplanting [SERVICE LEARNING - ADULTS] (RESCHEDULED from 5/14) May 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm After the last chance of frost has passed, it is time to plant the garden! Dig in as we plant and learn about the care the plants will need in their first few weeks outside. We'll cover direct seeding, transplanting, companion planting, plant spacing, trellises, and pest prevention. FREE with commitment to volunteering at Prescott Farm after the initial training date! REGISTER ONLINE Coming Up... June 4; 6:00-7:30 - Weed ID & Maintenance September 10; 6:00-7:30 - Harvest & Seed Saving October 8; 6:00-7:30 - Putting the Garden to Bed See more details •	22 Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] May 22, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA A fun group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Join us and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. Spring is a busy time as animals are waking up or returning from their vacations in the sunny south! $6/person ($5 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	23 Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] May 23, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Have you always wanted to run a 5K race? Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the refreshing spring weather? Whatever your motivation, come join us on the trails at Prescott Farm! Designed for beginners, or those looking to get back into running, this 6-week program will include group walk and running sessions led by our own Environmental Educator (and runner), Andie. Discover the forest as it reawakens from winter while reaching your goals. A list of suggested 5K races to register for will be provided. $50 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	24	25 Our Big Backyard Series: The Forest in Bloom [FAMILIES] Our Big Backyard Series: The Forest in Bloom [FAMILIES] May 25, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Our gardens are coming to life again and a treasure trove of lesser-known wildflowers are also popping up in the woods. Join us to discover these beautiful wonders of spring! $8/person ($6 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 2 participants per party (adult must accompany child) For families with children ages 7-11 REGISTER ONLINE Coming up in the Our Big Backyard Series... June 22; 10:00-11:30 - Spring at the Pond July 27; 10:00-11:30 - Pollinators August 17; 10:00-11:30 - Plants to Plates September 21; 10:00-11:30 - Amazing Mushrooms October 19; 10:00- 11:30 - Creepy Crawly Myth Busters! November 2; 10:00- 11:30 - Fly Away or Stay? December 14; 10:00- 11:30 - Gifts of the Night Tree See more details Woods Walk with the Herbalist [ADULTS] Woods Walk with the Herbalist [ADULTS] May 25, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA In this gentle walk you will learn the uses of the forest plants and woods lore of the NH woodlands. Discover the "hidden" treasure of food, medicine, and wisdom the woodland holds for us. Learn how to see the woods through an Herbalist's eyes. Guest Instructor: Melissa Morrison $20 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE Other upcoming programs in this series: Herbal Spa Treatments - Saturday, June 22, 2019; 10:00-12:00 Herbal First Aid Kits - Saturday, July 13, 2019; 10:00-12:00 Natural Baskets - Saturday, August 10, 2019; 10:00-12:30 Homemade Herbal Preparations for Health & Well Being - Saturday, September 28, 2019; 10:00-12:30 Herbs and Healing Foods to Create a Strong Immune System - Saturday, October 26, 2019; 10:00-12:00 Heartfelt & Homemade Herbal Holiday Gifts - Saturday, November 16, 2019; 10:00-12:00 See more details • •	26
27	28	29 Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] Spring Polliwogs Series (6 weeks) [FAMILIES] May 29, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA A fun group for the littlest explorers amongst us! Join us and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. Spring is a busy time as animals are waking up or returning from their vacations in the sunny south! $6/person ($5 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	30 Volunteers - Planting and Transplanting Volunteers - Planting and Transplanting May 30, 2019 Volunteers will be coming in to finish off the planting and transplating they learned on the 21st. See more details Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] Beginner 5K with a Naturalist! (6 weeks) [ADULTS] May 30, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Have you always wanted to run a 5K race? Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the refreshing spring weather? Whatever your motivation, come join us on the trails at Prescott Farm! Designed for beginners, or those looking to get back into running, this 6-week program will include group walk and running sessions led by our own Environmental Educator (and runner), Andie. Discover the forest as it reawakens from winter while reaching your goals. A list of suggested 5K races to register for will be provided. $50 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE 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.