Nature Education Climb up and relax on our tractor-pulled wagon ride, as you embark on a guided, natural history tour of our meadows. Watch for hawks and songbirds soaring overhead. Learn how animals such as deer, bears, songbirds, and turkeys depend on our open fields for food and shelter. Recommended Ages: Multigenerational Cooking Explore the beauty and magic of wild plants through inspiring stories, fun games, delicious recipes, and amazing first aid remedies. Recommended Ages: Adults Crafts Learn how to safely make your very own soap. We will cover the basics of the soapmaking process and the equipment required to make more at home. Each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy. Recommended Ages: Adults Cooking Share your passion for baking and nature with your favorite kitchen helper. In this special class, you and your little baker will create beautiful sugar cookies and mini cupcakes with candied edible flowers! Join Chef Allen for hands-on practice shaping, baking, decorating, and having fun! Recommended Ages: Multigenerational Wellness What plant cures the pain of a bee sting? Prevents an itchy, poison ivy rash? Stops bleeding from a cut? Wander the fields and learn identification and uses of wild first aid plants such as plantain, jewelweed, and yarrow. Recommended Ages: Adults Nature Education The firework shows may be ending, but nature provides its very own light show. Join us for this special evening program where we will explore the cool qualities of these critters. As dusk approaches and we conclude the program, stay for a few minutes to observe the fireflies as they emerge. Recommended Ages: Youth & AdultJuly Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
June 30th- July 6th
Tractor Tour: Life in the Fields
Saturday, July 6; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for Members
July 7th- July 13th
Foraging and Cooking Wild Herbs
Saturday, July 13; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [2] = Activity includes up to ½ mile walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes
Cost: $25 (Non-Members); $10 for Members
July 14th- July 20th
Beginner Soap Making
Saturday, July 20; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $35 (Non-Members); $20 for Members
July 21st- July 27th
Family Fun Baking with Chef Allen
Saturday, July 27; 10 am-12:30 pm
Physical Demand [2] = Activity includes up to ½ mile walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes
Cost: $40 (Non-Members); $25 for MembersFirst Aid Trail Plants
Saturday, July 27; 1-3 pm
Physical Demand [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for MembersFireflies Light Up the Sky
Saturday, July 27; 7-8:30 pm
Physical Demand [2] = Activity includes up to ½ mile walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for Members
Cooking Ice cream in summer, what could be better? Come learn to make your own ice cream from scratch as we make two different ice creams–one with dairy and one non-dairy–utilizing fresh, local ingredients including Prescott Farm maple syrup, and seasonal berries from the garden. Registration closes the day before this class begins. Please call for availability for same day registration. Recommended Ages: Multigenerational Crafts Natural objects provide us with opportunities to create drawings, paintings, inks, charcoal and tools to apply simple paints to a variety of natural surfaces. This workshop will allow us to explore the outdoor surroundings of Prescott Farm, collect a variety of natural materials and return to our indoor studio space to create some uniquely original projects. Recommended Ages: Adults Cooking How can you preserve your garden’s abundance and give a boost to your gut health? Try fermentation! Sample and learn how to make delicious fermented veggies that will delight your taste buds and add variety to your autumn table. Participants will go home with a jar of sauerkraut and a jar of pickles, ready to finish fermenting at home. Registration closes the day before this class begins. Please call for availability for same day registration. Recommended Ages: Adults Cooking Join us as we harvest and use fresh veggies from our gardens to make delicious, homemade pizza. Whether you prefer a Margherita pizza or a spicier arugula and balsamic, a Neapolitan crust or gluten free, this fun and tasty class will delight your senses. Registration closes the day before this class begins. Please call for availability for same day registration. Recommended Ages: Adults & Older Youth Naturalist Led Walks/Snowshoes The New Hampshire Mushroom Company will guide you along our trails on a search for wild mushrooms. Collect, identify, and learn the distinguishing features of different species. Great for those that are interested in foraging but want reassurance as you get started. Recommended Ages: Adults Crafts Join us as we learn how to gather and weave wild plants into a simple basket. Each participant will go home with their own, homemade basket. Recommended Ages: Adults Wellness Elderberry syrup provides an antiviral boost for the immune system that can shorten the duration of colds and flus. Learn how to safely harvest and process black elderberries into a delicious syrup to take home. Registration closes the day before this class begins. Please call for availability for same day registration. Recommended Ages: Adults Naturalist Led Walks/Snowshoes Join us for an outdoor walk to some of Belknap County’s “Champion Big Trees” as well as other huge, old trees and hear some fascinating fun facts about ecology, history, and how trees have adapted to New Hampshire’s climate. Recommended Ages: AdultsAugust Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
July 28th- August 3rd
Homemade Dairy and Non-Dairy Ice Cream
Saturday, August 3; 10 am-1 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for MembersArt to You with Larry Frates: Art Technique: Creating with Natural Objects
Saturday, August 3; 1-3 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $25 (Non-Members); $10 for Members
August 3rd- August 10th
Introduction to Fermenting Foods
Saturday, August 10; 10 am-1 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for Members
August 11th- August 17th
Homemade Pizza Making
Saturday, August 17; 10 am-1 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for Members
August 18th- August 24th
Beginner Wild Mushroom Walk
Saturday, August 24; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [5] = Activity includes 1 or more miles of walking on uneven terrain with hills; may include some off-trail walking
Cost: $35 (Non-Members); $20 for MembersBasket Making from Foraged Materials
Saturday, August 24; 1-3:30 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $25 (Non-Members); $10 for Members
August 25th- August 31st
Elderberry Syrup for Year-Round Health
Saturday, August 31; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $25 (Non-Members); $10 for MembersBig Tree Tour
Saturday, August 31; 1-3 pm
Physical Demand [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for Members
Naturalist Led Walks/Snowshoes The New Hampshire Mushroom Company will guide you along our trails on a search for wild mushrooms. Collect, identify, and learn the distinguishing features of different species. Great for those that are interested in foraging but want reassurance as you get started. Recommended Ages: Adults Cooking As we approach the end of the gardening season, its time to harvest and store anything that remains of the garden’s bounty. Join us in learning first-hand the steps involved in canning. Each participant will take home a jar of canned fruit and a jar of tomato sauce for winter enjoyment. Registration closes the day before this class begins. Please call for availability for same day registration. Recommended Ages: Adults Astronomy Saturn is easily visible in the night sky. Join us indoors for a short introduction on viewing the night sky then head outside to look at the real thing with binoculars and a telescope. Recommended Ages: Multigenerational Crafts Learn how to safely make your very own soap using the cold process. We will cover the basics of soap making using the cold process which results in a smoother finish using natural materials to add colors to the soaps. Each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy after curing. Recommended Ages: Adults Crafts Ever wonder how to make your own rope? Join us in learning how to use wild plants, such as cattail leaves, to make cordage. Participants will learn about the traditional uses of cattail and make a simple cordage project to take home. Recommended Ages: Adults & Older Youth Crafts Nature’s autumn abundance will provide all the materials you will need for a decorative wreath. Use grape vines to form a base, and personalize your wreath with flowers, herbs, and other foraged, natural decorations. Recommended Ages: Adults Wilderness Skills Discover how a compass works, and head outside to practice using this tool on a simple orienteering course. After getting comfortable with compass, explore the basics of using a compass in combination with a map. Recommended Ages: Adults & Older YouthSeptember Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
September 1st- September 7th
Beginner Wild Mushroom Walk
Saturday, September 7; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [5] = Activity includes 1 or more miles of walking on uneven terrain with hills; may include some off-trail walking
Cost: $35 (Non-Members); $20 for MembersBeginning Canning & Food Preservation
Saturday, September 7; 12-3 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for Members
September 8th- September 14th
Harvest Festival!!!!
September 15th- September 21st
Saturn & the Night Sky Through a Telescope
Wednesday, September 18; 7:30-8:30 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for MembersIntermediate Soapmaking: Colorful Soap
Saturday, September 21; 10-12:30 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $35 (Non-Members); $20 for MembersCattails: Crafting, Cordage, First Aid, and More!
Saturday, September 21; 10am -1pm
Physical Demand [2] = Activity includes up to ½ mile walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes
Cost: $20 (Non-Members); $5 for Members
September 22nd- September 28th
Autumn Wreath Making
Saturday, September 28; 10am -12 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for MembersIntro. to Compass and Navigation
Saturday, September 28; 1-3pm
Physical Demand [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for Members
