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Whatever the Groundhog may have promised, it’s that time of year when winter is starting to feel like it might last forever. Prescott Farm promises sweet signs of spring in the great outdoors throughout the month of March when the popular, month-long maple sugaring program returns. Participants will connect with nature during every step of the syrup making process. Prescott Farm’s environmental educators go “beyond the sugar shack” when they expertly guide guests in how to identify the appropriate species…

Maple Sugaring Intensive this Saturday at Prescott Farm After the long, cold, dark days and nights of winter, many New Englanders are eager to see signs of the coming spring. And there’s no sweeter sign of spring than the beginning of maple sugaring season. Residents and visitors who long to learn how they can bring this delicious tradition to their own yard are invited to join Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center’s educators on Saturday, February 22nd for a Maple Sugaring…

Hands-on learning for all ages Spending time in nature leads to a lot of questions. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center educators will guide learners in getting answers through hands-on experiments and outdoor exploration during the new series, DIY Science. The series kicks off with “Snow Science” on Saturday, February 8 from 10–12 pm. The white stuff that falls from the sky and gives us hills to sled down is more than a pretty coating on the landscape. This DIY Science…

Prescott Farm will host “Understanding Bobcats in New Hampshire” on Friday, January 31 from 6-7:30 pm. Bobcat prints have been spotted in the snow this winter at Prescott Farm. Presented by Brenda Leary of NH Fish & Game Wildlife Stewards, the program offers a chance to learn about the natural history of our native wildlife, related research and management activities in New Hampshire, and the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program that makes the work possible. The program is…

Winter Homeschool Series Begins January 22 Winter weather impacts the way all of us live – including the plants and animals around us. So it’s an excellent time of year to learn about the natural world around us. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center welcomes 2020 with a selection of new and popular returning programs geared towards building new experiences and knowledge – whatever the weather has in store. Among the new additions to Prescott Farm’s calendar is Homeschool: Winter Series­,…

Decades of leadership in education, coaching and community service will advance nonprofit’s mission and vision. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Bob Ewell to the Board of Directors. Ewell, already a dedicated volunteer and program participant at Prescott Farm, looks forward to assisting the nonprofit with networking in the community and facilities management. A Laconia resident and New England native, Ewell retired in 2014 after a distinguished 40-year career of teaching and coaching…

An exciting new year of programs coming to Prescott Farm Make the holiday season extra special for everyone on your ‘nice’ list by giving the gift of experiences in nature. With flexible membership plans, plenty of returning favorite programs, and exciting new offerings, Prescott Farm can help you and the ones you love create a new nature connection in the new year. Give the gift of membership Prescott Farm strives to help residents and visitors of the Lakes Region make…

Prescott Farm offers holiday crafting & baking programs ‘Tis about to be the season. You know the one. But will your 2019 holiday season be one of burdensome clicks through online shopping sites and frustrating visits to a big box store? Followed closely, of course, by heart-stopping credit card invoices? It doesn’t have to be! Prescott Farm invites you to take part in one of the many holiday baking and crafting programs being offered in November and December. Celebrate your…