Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH

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Public Programs – WildQuest Camps – Fledglings Preschool – School Programs

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Public 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

Our Big Backyard Series – Fall

Our Big Backyard Series [FAMILIES]
$8/person (FREE for Members) Adult must accompany child.

There is always something exciting to see on our treks around Prescott Farm! Age 7+ with an adult. Light activity.

Amazing Mushrooms – Saturday, Sept. 21; 10-11:30 am
We’ll go on a mushroom hunt and find as many interesting varieties as we can while we learn about their important role in our ecosystem.

Fly Away or Stay? – Saturday, November 2, 2019; 10:00-11:30
There’s a chill in the air and animals are busy getting ready for winter. Who sticks around, who sleeps through, and who heads south for a sunny vacation? We’ll explore all the options!

Gifts of the Night Tree – Saturday, December 14, 2019; 10:00-11:30
Share the holiday spirit with our friends in nature! We’ll read the classic story The Night Tree, make treats for our furry and feathered friends, then venture into the woods to decorate our own “Night Tree.”

To register click HERE.

Fall Polliwogs

Fal Polliwogs Program – for families with kids ages 2½ – 5
$6/person (FREE for Members!) Min. 1 adult & child per party (adult must accompany child)

Going Buggy – Wednesday, Sept. 18; 10:30 – 12
Make your own bug catcher and let’s explore the fields, gardens and woods to see what bugs we can find.

Apples, Apples, Apples! – Wednesday, Sept. 25; 10:30 – 12
We’ll read a story and do an apple craft. Next we’ll collect different types of apples, sample them and make applesauce!

Let’s Get Ready for Winter – Wednesday, Oct. 2; 10:30 – 12
Where do all the animals go for winter? Let’s find out how they fill their bellies and get cozy for the long, cold winter.

Harvest Hayride – Wednesday, Oct. 9; 10:30 – 12
All aboard for a hayride around Prescott Farm. We’ll look for signs of fall, enjoy a fall-themed story, and explore along the way.

Pumpkins – Wednesday, Oct. 16; 10:30 – 12
We’ll read a story about pumpkins, learn about different kinds pumpkins and do a pumpkin activity.

Spider Quest – Wednesday, Oct. 23; 10:30 – 12
Let’s do a treasure hunt and learn about spiders along the way. We’ll work together to finish the quest and find a treat.

To register for Polliwogs, click HERE.

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	1	2 Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] October 2, 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. Fall is a busy time as animals prepare for winter, and these sessions are designed to keep children busy and engaged as well. $6/person (FREE for Members) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details Garden Days of Summer Garden Days of Summer October 2, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • •	3	4	5 Wild Mushroom Walk [ADULTS] Wild Mushroom Walk [ADULTS] October 5, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Join us for a wild mushroom foray in the woods of Prescott Farm! Collect wild mushrooms, learn what features to look at when beginning to identify wild mushrooms and enjoy a walk in the woods! Guest Instructor: Eric Milligan, NH Mushroom Company $20 (Members pay just a $10 guest instructor fee) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	6
7	8 Introduction to Organic Gardening: Putting the Garden to Bed [SERVICE LEARNING - ADULTS] Introduction to Organic Gardening: Putting the Garden to Bed [SERVICE LEARNING - ADULTS] October 8, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Our pantries are full with salsa and dilly beans and the first frost is on the way. We will prepare for the slumber of winter ahead as we put the Prescott Farm Learning Garden to bed. This final step is crucial for the garden as we look forward to next year! FREE with commitment to volunteering at Prescott Farm after the initial training date! REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	9 Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] October 9, 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. Fall is a busy time as animals prepare for winter, and these sessions are designed to keep children busy and engaged as well. $6/person (FREE for Members) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	10	11	12 Spindle Spinning [ADULTS] Spindle Spinning [ADULTS] October 12, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Turn sheep's fleece into beautiful and useful yarn. Spindle spinning gives the fiber artist maximum control over the kind of yarn that is produced. It is a mindful and relaxing technique that creates a warm, practical, and satisfying product. A spindle and fiber is provided for each participant to keep. Guest Instructor: Laurel Jamieson $70 (Members pay just a $50 materials fee!) REGISTER ONLINE Pre-registration required by Friday, October 11 at 5:00PM. See more details Soapmaking 101 [ADULTS] Soapmaking 101 [ADULTS] October 12, 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 (Members pay just a $20 materials fee!) Additional classes: Saturday, November 9; 10:00-12:00 Friday, December 6; 6:00-8:00pm REGISTER ONLINE See more details • •	13
14	15	16 Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] October 16, 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. Fall is a busy time as animals prepare for winter, and these sessions are designed to keep children busy and engaged as well. $6/person (FREE Members) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	17	18	19 Our Big Backyard Series: Creepy Crawly Myth Busters! [FAMILIES] Our Big Backyard Series: Creepy Crawly Myth Busters! [FAMILIES] October 19, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Bats, spiders and other so-called "creepy crawlies" often get a bad rap, but did you know that these critters all play a vital role in our ecosystem? Come discover more about them and hopefully change your view of them from "foe" to "friend!" $8/person (FREE for Members!) Min. 2 participants per party (adult must accompany child) For families with children minimum age 7 REGISTER ONLINE Coming up in the Our Big Backyard Series... November 2; 10:00- 11:30 - Fly Away or Stay? December 14; 10:00- 11:30 - Gifts of the Night Tree See more details Farmhouse Kitchen Series: Butter & Cheese [ADULTS] Farmhouse Kitchen Series: Butter & Cheese [ADULTS] October 19, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Learn to make your own butter using a variety of techniques, as well as a simple farmer's cheese flavored with herbs from the garden, and last but not least - mozzarella! S24 (Members pay just a $10 materials fee!) REGISTER ONLINE Other upcoming programs in this series: Saturday, November 23; 1:00-3:00 - Baking Bread See more details • •	20
21	22	23 Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] Fall Polliwogs Series [FAMILIES] October 23, 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. Fall is a busy time as animals prepare for winter, and these sessions are designed to keep children busy and engaged as well. $6/person (FREE for Members) Min. 1 adult & 1 child per party (adult must accompany child) REGISTER ONLINE See more details •	24	25	26 Herbs and Healing Foods for a Strong Immune System [ADULTS] Herbs and Healing Foods for a Strong Immune System [ADULTS] October 26, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA Winter is coming - time to fortify your immune system! In this class you will learn various ways & traditional herbs that naturally resist the onslaught of seasonal immune challengers and learn how to make "Hippocrate's Tonic" from common yet powerful healing foods and herbs. Guest Instructor: Melissa Morrison $40 (Upgraded Members pay just a $24 guest instructor fee!) REGISTER ONLINE Other upcoming programs in this series: Heartfelt & Homemade Herbal Holiday Gifts - Saturday, November 16, 2019; 10:00-12:00 See more details •	27
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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.