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

	May 2021
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					1 Build Your Own: Bird Box Build Your Own: Bird Box May 1, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Registrations must be complete by 5 pm the Thursday before each program. Across many species, North American bird numbers are in decline. Improved access to habitat can help! Build a nesting box for your local avian visitors. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $45 ($30 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [4] See more details Planning your Planting Planning your Planting May 1, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 The time to plant your garden nears. Prepare for the season with us by organizing a 2021 garden journal and discussing some planting tips- including how to plant by the moon! REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [3] See more details • •	2
3	4	5 Polliwogs: Winging It Polliwogs: Winging It May 5, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Birds REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $6 ($3 for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids 2.5-5 (with Adults) Physical Demand: [3] See more details •	6	7	8 Build Your Own: Bat Box Build Your Own: Bat Box May 8, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Registrations must be complete by 5 pm the Thursday before each program. Did you know bats can eat up to 1,500 insects in a day? This includes mosquitos! Attract these pest-controlling mammals to your yard by building a bat box. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $70 ($50 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [4] See more details The Mystery of: the Disappearing Logs The Mystery of: the Disappearing Logs May 8, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Trees fall in the forest, and they leave logs behind. Here at Prescott Farm we have noticed that these logs are disappearing! Use your nature detective skills to help us solve the mystery of where these logs go. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $10 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids (with Adult) Physical Demand: [4] See more details • •	9
10	11	12 Polliwogs: Sticks and Stones Polliwogs: Sticks and Stones May 12, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $6 ($3 for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids 2.5-5 (with Adults) Physical Demand: [3] See more details •	13	14	15 Early Morning Birding Early Morning Birding May 15, 2021 5:00 am - 7:00 am 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Birds are often awake and beginning their morning calls before the sun rises over the horizon. Get up early to watch the sunrise with the birds at Prescott Farm. Listen to their morning calls, and use binoculars to see which species you can spot. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $15 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] See more details Woods Walk with a Herbalist Woods Walk with a Herbalist May 15, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Are you curious about the dynamic of life in the woods and the varied organisms, from soil to treetop? What in the forest can be used for food and medicine? Melissa Morrison, Master Herbalist of Dragonfly Botanicals, leads a fun foray into Prescott Farm’s magical woodland to learn how to "read" these plants and see nature with new eyes. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $27 ($15 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [5] See more details Build Your Own: "Bee B&B" Build Your Own: "Bee B&B" May 15, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Registrations must be complete by 5 pm the Thursday before each program. Humans rely on many species of pollinators for food and flowers. Host several species of solitary bees in your own bee hotel inspired by the Prescott Farm Bee B&B. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $45 ($30 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [4] See more details Soapmaking 101: Shampoo Bars Soapmaking 101: Shampoo Bars May 15, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Whether you regularly use shampoo bars or are looking to green your hygiene, make lathering shampoo bars to gently and naturally clean your hair. We will review the basics of the soapmaking process. Each participant will take home about 10 bars of scented shampoo bars as well as an herbal-infused vinegar rinse. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $100 per station for nonmembers ($50 per station for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [2] See more details • • • •	16
17	18	19 Polliwogs: Bug Safari Polliwogs: Bug Safari May 19, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $6 ($3 for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids 2.5-5 (with Adults) Physical Demand: [3] See more details •	20	21	22 Build Your Own: Butterfly Habitat Build Your Own: Butterfly Habitat May 22, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Registrations must be complete by 5 pm the Thursday before each program. Providing fuel is the best way to encourage these colorful insects to visit your yard. We will explore which species of flowers attract butterflies and make "seed bombs" with native plants. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $30 ($15 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [4] See more details Painting at Prescott Farm Painting at Prescott Farm May 22, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Let the beauty of nature at Prescott Farm inspire you as you create a seasonal painting. Tom Hitchcock, President of the Lakes Region Art Association, will guide you at any level of painting ability to walk away with a piece of art that you love. Choose from pencil drawing or acrylic ink. Supplies will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $40 ($25 for Members) Recommended Ages: All (mature youth welcome) Physical Demand: [2] See more details Tiny Things Hike Tiny Things Hike May 22, 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 between the trees and grasses to observe what is small and sometimes overlooked. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $12 (Free for Members) Recommended Ages: All Physical Demand: [2] See more details • • •	23
24	25	26 Polliwogs: Butterflies are Back Polliwogs: Butterflies are Back May 26, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $6 ($3 for Members) Recommended Ages: Kids 2.5-5 (with Adults) Physical Demand: [3] See more details Full Moon Hike Full Moon Hike May 26, 2021 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 Set out at dusk to explore Prescott Farm at night. 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 • •	27	28	29 Build Your Own: Compost System Build Your Own: Compost System May 29, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246 *Registrations must be complete by 5 pm the Thursday before each program. What can be composted? What cannot? What is compost? We will answer all of your questions and show you several strategies for home scale composting. REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $50 ($30 for Members) Recommended Ages: Adult Physical Demand: [4] See more details •	30
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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.