Prescott Farm

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…

The Learning Garden Series begins Tuesday, March 3 at Prescott Farm Gardeners of every experience level can kick off the 2020 growing season with confidence and know-how when they join Prescott Farm for The Learning Garden, a series of programs designed to guide growers through every step of the gardening process. The Learning Garden at Prescott Farm is a space to explore organic gardening practices, ask questions, and even make mistakes. Gardeners with all levels of experience (including none at…

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…