Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH

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Community Connections Programs – WildQuest Camps – Fledglings Preschool – School Programs

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Community Connections Programs – WildQuest Camps – Fledglings Preschool – School Programs

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Explore with Us

Community Connections Programs – WildQuest Camps – Fledglings Preschool – School Programs

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Explore with Us

Community Connections Programs – WildQuest Camps – Fledglings Preschool – School Programs

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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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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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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

Indoor Adventures

For complete listings of upcoming programs, click HERE (adults/older teens) or HERE (children/families/all ages).

Farm to Table Cooking
Saturday, March 28 (Maple Syrup at Every Meal)
Saturday, May 9 (Fiddleheads)
$30 ($10 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adults
Physical Demands: [2]

Soapmaking
Friday, April 10 (Laundry Stain Stick)
Saturday, May 16 (Soapmaking 101)
Saturday, September 26 (Soapmaking 101)
$50 ($25 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demands: [2]

New Series! Adult Nature Craft
Saturday, April 18; 1-3 pm (Log Cabin Planters)
$25 ($10 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demand: [2]

Upcoming Programs Perfect for Every Age!

For complete program listings perfect for explorers of all ages, click HERE.

New Series! Kids Can Cook
Saturday, March 21; 2:00-3:30 pm (With Maple Syrup)
Saturday, April 11; 1:00-3:00 (Desserts)
Tuesday, June 9; 5:00-7:00 (Cob Oven Pizza)

Recommended Ages: Child + Adult
Physical Demand: [2]

New Series! Explore Together: Winter
Friday, February 21; 6-8 pm (Owling)

Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [4]

New Series! Explore Together: Spring
Saturday, April 11; 10-12 pm (Mud Tracking)
Saturday, May 9; 1-3 pm (Vernal Pool Tracking)

Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [4]

Snowshoe Programs

For a complete listing of programs for adults and older teens, click HERE.

Moonlit Snowshoe Walks
Monday, March 9; 6–8 pm
$15 (FREE for Members)

Recommended Ages: Adults
Physical Demands: [5]

Snowshoe Yoga
Please note – Snowshoe Yoga is very popular and class size is limited. Pre-registration is highly recommended!

Saturday, February 22; 10-12 pm
Saturday, March 7; 10-12 pm
Saturday, March 14; 10-12 pm

$25 ($17 for Members)

Recommended Age: Adult
Physical Demands: [5]

	February 2020
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					1 Kids Can Cook: Pasta Noodles Kids Can Cook: Pasta Noodles February 1, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Transform your pasta experience from pouring noodles out of a box to the hands on process of creating dough and forming sheets to roll through a pasta maker. We will boil noodles, sample a few sauces, and enjoy fresh pasta together. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $15 ($8 for Members) Recommended Ages: Child + Adult Physical Demand: [2] Experience: Interested See more details Snowshoe Yoga* Snowshoe Yoga* February 1, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA 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.” Special: Register for a 2020 Trail Yoga with Kate Kretschmer to receive $5 off! (Non-refundable, payment must be made at time of registration.) Guest Instructor: Kate Kretschmer This program is FULL. Please proceed with the registration form to be added to the waitlist at no charge. REGISTER ONLINE OR join us for another session: 2/8, 3/7, 3/14. Cost: $25 ($17 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details Adult Nature Craft: Candlemaking Adult Nature Craft: Candlemaking February 1, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Lighting candles in the midst of winter brings light, warmth, and joy. Learn the process and make your own hand-dipped candles. Personalize candles with natural materials foraged from Prescott Farm. Participants bring home approximately 2, 4 ounce candles. This program is FULL. Please proceed with the registration form to be added to the waitlist at no charge. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $25 ($10 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [2] Experience: Interested See more details Discover Nature: Winter Tree ID Discover Nature: Winter Tree ID February 1, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Distinguishing features of bark, branches, and buds help to identify trees in winter. We will cover both deciduous (broadleaved) and coniferous (evergreen) trees. Challenge yourself to learn the species of trees found on our trails, and leave equipped with the skills to identify trees at any time of the year. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $15 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: 14+ Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details • • • •	2
3	4 What to Wear: Winter Outdoors at Prescott Farm What to Wear: Winter Outdoors at Prescott Farm February 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Snowshoe yoga, building winter shelters, or learning to snowshoe are only a few of the many options for getting outside with Prescott Farm this winter. Don’t let cold feet, hands, or noses stop you from gaining a new skill and experiencing the fun. This program will be your guide to layering and staying warm and dry in winter weather. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $10 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [1] Experience: Interested See more details •	5 Homeschool: Winter Series: Birds Homeschool: Winter Series: Birds February 5, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Not all birds migrate away for the winter. Learn more about the birds that stay behind and how they survive the cold. REGISTER ONLINE Session Cost: $52 ($20 for Members) Recommended Ages: 6-12 with adult Physical Demand: [4] Experience: Interested See more details •	6	7	8 DIY Science: Snow Science DIY Science: Snow Science February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA The white stuff that falls from the sky and gives us hills to sled down is more than a pretty coating on the landscape. Learn awesome properties of snow by identifying common shapes of snow crystals, dissecting a snowpack, and more. Use your new skills during our next blizzard to wow your friends with cool snow facts! Note: In the event of a thaw, we will still have plenty of options to explore the science of snow. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $8 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Child + Adult Physical Demand: [2] Experience: Interested See more details Snowshoe Yoga* Snowshoe Yoga* February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA 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.” Special: Register for a 2020 Trail Yoga with Kate Kretschmer to receive $5 off! (Non-refundable, payment must be made at time of registration.) REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $25 ($17 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details Wilderness Survival: Winter Firestarting Wilderness Survival: Winter Firestarting February 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA With snow and ice covering much of the necessary materials, starting a fire in the winter can be a challenge. This program will cover a variety of ignition methods, foraging fire making materials from nature, as well as inventive artificial methods you can prepare before going out in the woods. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $20 ($10 for Members) Recommended Ages: 14+ Physical Demand: [4] Experience: Interested See more details Soapmaking 101 Soapmaking 101 February 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Learn how to safely make your very own soap! We will learn the basics of soapmaking and each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy. This program is FULL. Please proceed with the registration form to be added to the waitlist. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $45 ($20 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [2] Experience: Interested See more details Moonlit Snowshoe Moonlit Snowshoe February 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA 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. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be provided as needed. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $15 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adults Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details • • • • •	9
10	11	12 Homeschool: Winter Series: The Subnivean Zone Homeschool: Winter Series: The Subnivean Zone February 12, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Underneath the top layer of snow, a group of small mammals spend winter in a network of small tunnels. Explore which animals live in the subnivean zone, their homes, and the threats they face. REGISTER ONLINE Session Cost: $52 ($20 for Members) Recommended Ages: 6-12 with adult Physical Demand: [4] Experience: Interested See more details •	13	14	15 Beginner Snowshoeing Beginner Snowshoeing February 15, 2020 9:30 am - 11:30 am Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA 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 explore the world in the winter! Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you do not already have your own. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $15 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adults Physical Demand: [4] Experience: Interested See more details Explore Together: Animal Adaptations Explore Together: Animal Adaptations February 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Take an up close look at animal furs, mammal mounts, skulls, and more. Learn about different adaptations that give animals the ability to survive and thrive in New Hampshire. Snowshoes or traction cleats will be provided as needed. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $8 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [2] Experience: Interested See more details Trail Tour: Blue Trail Tour: Blue February 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Take about a mile walk in the woods and pass by rock wall remnants, vernal pools, forested wetland. Learn about these and more as you enjoy our longest trail. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details • • •	16
17	18	19	20	21 Explore Together: Owling Explore Together: Owling February 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA “Too-too-too!” “Who-cooks-for-you?” “Ho-hoo-hoo-hoododo-hoooo-ho!” This evening, we will review calls of owls commonly found in New Hampshire and learn behaviors and preferences of these raptors. Lead by our educators, head out with your new knowledge to try to look and listen for signs of owls in the night. Snowshoes or traction cleats will be provided as needed. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [4] Experience: Interested See more details •	22 Maple Sugaring Intensive Maple Sugaring Intensive February 22, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Have you always been interested in making maple syrup but don’t know where to start or lack the trees or time for your own sugaring operation? In this more in depth program you will learn the basics – everything from tree ID to the correct consistency of the finished maple syrup – starting in the classroom and then outside as we prepare our sugarhouse and trees for the upcoming sugaring season. Take the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice as a volunteer during one or more of our public education programs in March. On this day (or days!) you'll keep the fire going and monitor sap boiling, carry sap to the sugar house, and assist our educators with other aspects of the public program. Participants must be 18+ and in good physical condition (able to use snowshoes, hike uphill and lift buckets of sap). REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $25 ($15 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adults Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details Snowshoe Yoga* Snowshoe Yoga* February 22, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Just added! 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.” Special: Register for a 2020 Trail Yoga with Kate Kretschmer to receive $5 off! (Non-refundable, payment must be made at time of registration.) Guest Instructor: Kate Kretschmer REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $25 ($17 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] Experience: Interested See more details • •	23
24	25 NH Astronomical Society: Sky Watch* NH Astronomical Society: Sky Watch* February 25, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Join the NH Astronomical Society in a “beginner-friendly,” enjoyable, and educational experience using a telescope to observe the night sky. Join us at 6:00 for a presentation that will preceed the skywatch, and then head outside. Society members will set up their equipment and choose their celestial targets for you. All are welcome to this free community program! REGISTER ONLINE Cost: FREE Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [2] Experience: Interested Pre-registration recommended. In the event of cloudy weather, we may reschedule. Registered participants will be directly notified. Check our social media for updates. See more details •	26	27	28	29

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.