We were happy to welcome 22 campers for this year’s Spring WildQuest Camp! From exploring the critters and plants of the vernal pools to creating their own from-scratch pizzas, these Questers enjoyed and active, educational an FUN spring break!
School Break Solutions for Out of State Visitors Winter Wonders Week February 21-24 at Prescott Farm For visitors to the Lakes Region during Presidents’ Week, the forecast calls for multiple acute cases of February Vacation “blahs”… But Prescott Farm is pleased to offer the perfect antidote – “Winter Wonders Week”. Before 2021, Prescott Farm did not have the staff or facilities to accommodate families who were in town for the traditional school vacation week. But now take advantage of a…
A picture is worth a thousand words – so a comparison picture must be worth… a lot more than that! The Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center team is delighted to be closing in on the completion of a major construction project and property upgrade. Of course there’s always plenty happening at the nonprofit, but over the last 9 months, the activity on White Oaks Road property has been especially notable. Program guests, volunteers, families of campers and preschoolers, and members…
Facilities will expand opportunities for year-round nature-based learning for Lakes Region residents and visitors LACONIA – On the cusp of summer, the 160 acres around Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center on White Oaks Road are full of beautiful sights and sounds. On any weekday morning a visitor will likely see Fledglings Nature Based Preschoolers learning and playing. They might hear garden volunteers discussing which veggies are ready to plant, which beds to weed, and which sections of the vast perennial…
Discounts and Scholarship Opportunities Available LACONIA — Families looking for outdoor and nature-based activities need look no further than WildQuest Camps at Prescott Farm. These nature-based day camps coincide with local school February and April vacation weeks and run nine weeks in the summer. With a focus on the natural world – and plenty of outdoor fun – WildQuest Camps are the perfect match for inquisitive young explorers. All camps are weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm with extended…
Antique Barn Restoration and Environmental Stewardship Inspire Blackman’s Interest Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ian Blackman to the Board of Directors. Blackman, a resident of Chichester, officially joined the board in October 2021. Blackman is owner and operator of Ian Blackman LLC which specializes in the restoration and preservation of historic barns and houses from the foundation to the roof. Ian’s interest in Prescott Farm was sparked in 2014 when he oversaw…
New Environmental Educator will add expertise across a wide range of program areas When Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center opened its doors in 1997, the aim of the non-profit was to use hands-on education techniques to teach about the wonders of the natural world. In the 24 years since, tens of thousands of Lakes Region residents and visitors to Prescott Farm have made meaningful connections to nature and wildlife, food and gardening, as well as New Hampshire crafts and customs.…
Prescott Farm is thrilled to announce the establishment of The “Helen Prescott Pardoe Garden Fund”. This fund was established in memory of Helen Prescott Pardoe, a dedicated gardener who spent countless hours tending the gardens where Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center now operates. The foresight of Helen and the generations of gardeners who nurtured this soil allows Prescott Farm to maintain and expand programs for generations to come. The Garden Fund will support the vision and mission of Prescott Farm…
Four-Season Series Sponsored by New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Foundation On Saturday, April 17, Prescott Farm welcomes the community to its White Oaks Road property for the Spring Family & Friends Fun Day. The two fun- and fact-filled sessions are Mud Tracking and Become a Meteorologist. Mud Tracking (10-12 pm) is the perfect program for curious learners who want to really get their hands dirty! Program attendees will trek in the woods and search for signs of animals welcoming back the…
WildQuest Camp Early Bird Discount Ends March 1st Sledding, skiing, and skating may be the favored activities in the Lakes Region right now, but warmer weather and summer vacation season will be here before we know it. With COVID precautions making screen- and home-based learning a reality for many students, now is the time to plan for a summer of outdoor, nature-based fun and adventure. Prescott Farm’s WildQuest Camp is the perfect solution for families looking for a camp that…