This year has been a true test of resilience, creativity, and innovation for our Naturalist in the Classroom team…. and they scored an A+! Read all about the collaborations with our partner schools in the latest NIC Quarterly Newsletter. Click on the image below for more.
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center is pleased to welcome Maria Sorensen as Volunteer Coordinator and Development Assistant. In her role, Sorensen will act as liaison between staff and volunteers to enhance and expand the current volunteer program. She will also assist with aspects of Prescott Farm’s fundraising, such as grant writing, donor stewardship, and event planning. Sorensen holds a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut. She was community service chair for UConn’s Dressage Team, where she gained…
October 13, 2020 Dear Fledglings Families, As you may know, Jayne Hastings, Fledglings Preschool Director and Lead Teacher, has decided to step down from her position at Prescott Farm and her last day was October 9th. In a pre-COVID world, our team would have invited you to gather with us for a celebration of her incredible work and dedication. It’s just another unfortunate reality of the pandemic that we could not make that happen. There’s simply no substitution for a…
Make memories and learn something new with Prescott Farm’s new Adventure Packs You want to get outside with your friends and family. You want to try something new and make lasting memories. You want an activity that will satisfy your whole crew, from age 3 – 83. You want to do all of this safely and without spending a fortune. Prescott Farm Adventure Packs to the rescue! Guests of all ages and experience levels can safely enjoy time together using…
With grass finally growing, gardens begging to be dug into, and warmer trail walks calling our names, May is usually an incredibly busy month on the Prescott Farm property. Of course, this year, much of the busy-ness is being handled remotely and electronically. As our board, volunteers and staff work collaboratively toward our mission of connecting people with the natural world, we know it’s important to keep you updated. This week we are pleased to share some news from WildQuest…
Join us and stake your own plot in our new Volunteer Gardens! Like you, the team at Prescott Farm is adjusting schedules, plans, and expectations. With our focus on education and with the goal of nurturing the community’s understanding and care for the natural world, this time presents our garden team with an exciting and unique opportunity.For the 2020 growing season, we welcome veteran and brand new volunteers to grow the plants of their choice in their own plots on our…
Adapt! Analyze! Adapt some more! Whether you are a business owner or a school administrator, a parent working from home or an essential worker managing in a changed landscape on the job, adapting to the protocols and uncertainty of the past few weeks has been an extraordinary experience. Like all of you, Prescott Farm’s board and staff are working collaboratively toward our mission: connecting people with the natural world. With the implementation of The CARES Act and our approved application…
WildQuest Camp Earth Day Flash Sale coming Tuesday & Wednesday. Survivor, Nature Artists, Beyond the Myths, Mad Scientists – no, these are not shows you can binge while you’re stuck at home. These are just a few of the weekly themes at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center’s WildQuest Summer Vacation Camp. When social distancing is over, your 4-16 year olds will be looking for a way to get outside and be with friends. This is the perfect time to plan…
Springtime Blossoms at Prescott Farm Don’t let your current social distancing transform into distancing from nature. As residents of the Lakes Region separate into their homes in order to reduce the spread and impact of the Coronavirus, Prescott Farm reminds you that Spring is not cancelled. In fact, nature is a terrific ally in the maintenance of mental and physical health. Prescott Farm can be part of that nature connection, even during times of social distancing. Located on 928 White…
March 12, 2020 RE: COVID-19 Precautions Dear Prescott Farm Program Participants, Volunteers, and Members, As the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic looms I want to reach out to assure you that we are in close contact with local public health officials and are actively monitoring the changing status of the situation in the Lakes Region. At the present our Fledglings preschool, Community Connection Programs (including Tap into Maple), and WildQuest Camps are taking place as scheduled. If and when postponements…