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Kids Can Cook: Pasta Noodles
Kids Can Cook: Pasta Noodles
February 1, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Transform your pasta experience from pouring noodles out of a box to the hands on process of creating dough and forming sheets to roll through a pasta maker. We will boil noodles, sample a few sauces, and enjoy fresh pasta together.
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Cost: $15 ($8 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Child + Adult
Physical Demand: [2]
Experience: Interested
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Snowshoe Yoga*
Snowshoe Yoga*
February 1, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Enjoy the outdoors this winter while doing yoga! In this unique and peaceful snowshoe experience, immerse yourself in the peacefulness of nature as you practice yoga in snowshoes, are guided through a walking mediation, and are introduced to shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.”
Special: Register for a 2020 Trail Yoga with Kate Kretschmer to receive $5 off! (Non-refundable, payment must be made at time of registration.)
Guest Instructor: Kate Kretschmer
This program is FULL. Please proceed with the registration form to be added to the waitlist at no charge.
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OR join us for another session: 2/8, 3/7, 3/14.
Cost: $25 ($17 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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Adult Nature Craft: Candlemaking
Adult Nature Craft: Candlemaking
February 1, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Lighting candles in the midst of winter brings light, warmth, and joy. Learn the process and make your own hand-dipped candles. Personalize candles with natural materials foraged from Prescott Farm. Participants bring home approximately 2, 4 ounce candles.
This program is FULL. Please proceed with the registration form to be added to the waitlist at no charge.
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Cost: $25 ($10 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demand: [2]
Experience: Interested
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Discover Nature: Winter Tree ID
Discover Nature: Winter Tree ID
February 1, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Distinguishing features of bark, branches, and buds help to identify trees in winter. We will cover both deciduous (broadleaved) and coniferous (evergreen) trees. Challenge yourself to learn the species of trees found on our trails, and leave equipped with the skills to identify trees at any time of the year.
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Cost: $15 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: 14+
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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What to Wear: Winter Outdoors at Prescott Farm
What to Wear: Winter Outdoors at Prescott Farm
February 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Snowshoe yoga, building winter shelters, or learning to snowshoe are only a few of the many options for getting outside with Prescott Farm this winter. Don’t let cold feet, hands, or noses stop you from gaining a new skill and experiencing the fun. This program will be your guide to layering and staying warm and dry in winter weather.
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Cost: $10 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [1]
Experience: Interested
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Homeschool: Winter Series: Birds
Homeschool: Winter Series: Birds
February 5, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Not all birds migrate away for the winter. Learn more about the birds that stay behind and how they survive the cold.
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Session Cost: $52 ($20 for Members)
Recommended Ages: 6-12 with adult
Physical Demand: [4]
Experience: Interested
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DIY Science: Snow Science
DIY Science: Snow Science
February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
The white stuff that falls from the sky and gives us hills to sled down is more than a pretty coating on the landscape. Learn awesome properties of snow by identifying common shapes of snow crystals, dissecting a snowpack, and more. Use your new skills during our next blizzard to wow your friends with cool snow facts! Note: In the event of a thaw, we will still have plenty of options to explore the science of snow.
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Cost: $8 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: Child + Adult
Physical Demand: [2]
Experience: Interested
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Snowshoe Yoga*
Snowshoe Yoga*
February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Enjoy the outdoors this winter while doing yoga! In this unique and peaceful snowshoe experience, immerse yourself in the peacefulness of nature as you practice yoga in snowshoes, are guided through a walking mediation, and are introduced to shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.”
Special: Register for a 2020 Trail Yoga with Kate Kretschmer to receive $5 off! (Non-refundable, payment must be made at time of registration.)
REGISTER ONLINE
Cost: $25 ($17 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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Wilderness Survival: Winter Firestarting
Wilderness Survival: Winter Firestarting
February 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
With snow and ice covering much of the necessary materials, starting a fire in the winter can be a challenge. This program will cover a variety of ignition methods, foraging fire making materials from nature, as well as inventive artificial methods you can prepare before going out in the woods.
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Cost: $20 ($10 for Members)
Recommended Ages: 14+
Physical Demand: [4]
Experience: Interested
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Soapmaking 101
Soapmaking 101
February 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Learn how to safely make your very own soap! We will learn the basics of soapmaking and each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy.
This program is FULL. Please proceed with the registration form to be added to the waitlist.
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Cost: $45 ($20 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demand: [2]
Experience: Interested
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Moonlit Snowshoe
Moonlit Snowshoe
February 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Use your senses to explore Prescott Farm in a different and special way. 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. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be provided as needed.
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Cost: $15 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adults
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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Homeschool: Winter Series: The Subnivean Zone
Homeschool: Winter Series: The Subnivean Zone
February 12, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Underneath the top layer of snow, a group of small mammals spend winter in a network of small tunnels. Explore which animals live in the subnivean zone, their homes, and the threats they face.
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Session Cost: $52 ($20 for Members)
Recommended Ages: 6-12 with adult
Physical Demand: [4]
Experience: Interested
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Beginner Snowshoeing
Beginner Snowshoeing
February 15, 2020 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Never been on snowshoes? No problem! We will show you the basics of snowshoeing and take it slow. Discover how much fun it can be to get out and explore the world in the winter! Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you do not already have your own.
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Cost: $15 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adults
Physical Demand: [4]
Experience: Interested
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Explore Together: Animal Adaptations
Explore Together: Animal Adaptations
February 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Take an up close look at animal furs, mammal mounts, skulls, and more. Learn about different adaptations that give animals the ability to survive and thrive in New Hampshire. Snowshoes or traction cleats will be provided as needed.
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Cost: $8 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [2]
Experience: Interested
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Trail Tour: Blue
Trail Tour: Blue
February 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Take about a mile walk in the woods and pass by rock wall remnants, vernal pools, forested wetland. Learn about these and more as you enjoy our longest trail.
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Cost: $12 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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Explore Together: Owling
Explore Together: Owling
February 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
“Too-too-too!” “Who-cooks-for-you?” “Ho-hoo-hoo-hoododo-hoooo-ho!” This evening, we will review calls of owls commonly found in New Hampshire and learn behaviors and preferences of these raptors. Lead by our educators, head out with your new knowledge to try to look and listen for signs of owls in the night. Snowshoes or traction cleats will be provided as needed.
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Cost: $12 (Free for Members)
Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [4]
Experience: Interested
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Maple Sugaring Intensive
Maple Sugaring Intensive
February 22, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Have you always been interested in making maple syrup but don’t know where to start or lack the trees or time for your own sugaring operation? In this more in depth program you will learn the basics – everything from tree ID to the correct consistency of the finished maple syrup – starting in the classroom and then outside as we prepare our sugarhouse and trees for the upcoming sugaring season. Take the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice as a volunteer during one or more of our public education programs in March. On this day (or days!) you'll keep the fire going and monitor sap boiling, carry sap to the sugar house, and assist our educators with other aspects of the public program.
Participants must be 18+ and in good physical condition (able to use snowshoes, hike uphill and lift buckets of sap).
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Cost: $25 ($15 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adults
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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Snowshoe Yoga*
Snowshoe Yoga*
February 22, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
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Enjoy the outdoors this winter while doing yoga! In this unique and peaceful snowshoe experience, immerse yourself in the peacefulness of nature as you practice yoga in snowshoes, are guided through a walking mediation, and are introduced to shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.”
Special: Register for a 2020 Trail Yoga with Kate Kretschmer to receive $5 off! (Non-refundable, payment must be made at time of registration.)
Guest Instructor: Kate Kretschmer
REGISTER ONLINE
Cost: $25 ($17 for Members)
Recommended Ages: Adult
Physical Demand: [5]
Experience: Interested
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NH Astronomical Society: Sky Watch*
NH Astronomical Society: Sky Watch*
February 25, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA
Join the NH Astronomical Society in a “beginner-friendly,” enjoyable, and educational experience using a telescope to observe the night sky. Join us at 6:00 for a presentation that will preceed the skywatch, and then head outside. Society members will set up their equipment and choose their celestial targets for you. All are welcome to this free community program!
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Cost: FREE
Recommended Ages: All
Physical Demand: [2]
Experience: Interested
Pre-registration recommended. In the event of cloudy weather, we may reschedule. Registered participants will be directly notified. Check our social media for updates.
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