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Ask a young child where carrots come from and you’re likely to hear a correct, but incomplete, answer: “The grocery store!” Not so for any of the children attending Belmont Elementary School (BES). The growing cycle of fruits, vegetables, and flowers of all kinds will be part of their everyday curriculum thanks to the recent addition of a school garden. In the winter, BES partnered with Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center to apply for a grant from The Lowe’s Charitable…

Master Herbalist to lead informative series at Prescott Farm Want to get more in touch with nature? Looking for alternative, natural solutions to medicine and beauty products? Or, maybe you want a healthier diet from nature’s wild foods? Prescott Farm can help! Master Herbalist Melissa Morrison of New Hampshire Herbal Network (NHHN) will host two popular series at Prescott Farm on White Oaks Road in Laconia through September: Exploring Herbal Medicines & Crafts and Wild Foods of Summer & Fall.…

Scope, quality, and capacity of educational programs will increase Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center is pleased to welcome Alex Dyer as an Environmental Educator. Dyer will serve as an instructor in local classrooms and at various programs at Prescott Farm’s White Oaks Road site. Born and raised in Maine, Dyer received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Maine and moved to New Hampshire, where she was a Naturalist for the New Hampshire Audubon. She is currently pursuing an…

After 30 years in business, Hayden McLaughlin understands the importance of providing quality, expert service.  The founder and owner of Belknap Landscape Co., Inc., McLaughlin and his team have also consistently shown a commitment to the Lakes Region’s environment and community organizations. That commitment is now on display in the Learning Garden at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. This spring, Belknap Landscape became an Adventure Advocate business partner with Prescott Farm. The partnership helps Prescott Farm fund two programs: the…

The dreary, chilly weather of “Spring” 2019 did not deter a dedicated group of high school sophomores from engaging in leadership training and community service projects at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. The 18 students from three local high schools were part of Lakes Region Rotary Youth Leadership, a program designed for tenth graders who are seriously interested in leadership, providing the students with the opportunity to meet and work with one another, examine leadership characteristics and increase their self-confidence. …

Beginner 5K with a Naturalist series begins May 2 Prescott Farm invites you to dust off the cobwebs of winter and the muck of mud season to get outside for a unique and inspiring challenge. Beginner 5K with a Naturalist is a new, six-week series for anyone interested in enjoying a fun, nature-based, fitness program. On Thursday evenings, May 2 – June 6 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., the trails at Prescott Farm in Laconia will become the training grounds…

Limited Spots Still Available for April 22 – 26 Camp Lakes Region Rotary Club of Laconia recently donated $1,000 to support the work and mission of Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. The funds will be used to sponsor WildQuest Spring Camp, a week-long day camp held during New Hampshire school vacation week in April. “Our club recognizes Prescott Farm as a community asset and we are happy to give back through our service and financial support,” Lakes Region Rotary club…

Take a drive on White Oaks Road in Laconia on any Saturday in March and you’re bound to see a lot of action. That’s because Prescott Farm is hosting the popular, month-long maple sugaring program, Tap into Maple. From tapping a tree to tasting delicious maple syrup, hundreds of participants throughout the month will engage in every step of the syrup making process. Prescott Farm’s environmental educators go “beyond the sugar shack” in their sharing of information, expertly leading guests…

A still, winter night. The bright full moon reflects off of a white, snow-covered pasture. Snowshoe-clad, an inquisitive group treks along, enjoying the exhilaration and beauty of winter in New Hampshire. Suddenly, an unexpected guest swoops overhead seeking dinner or maybe a mate! An encounter with a barred owl is not guaranteed at Prescott Farm’s upcoming Full Moon Snowshoe Walk, but that’s just what happened during January’s program! On Tuesday, February 19th from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Environmental Educator and…