Prescott Farm

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…

What do owls eat? What are the best times and places to look for one? What’s the deal with those big eyes and flat face? Can I see one tonight? These great questions and many more will be answered this Friday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Prescott Farm in Laconia. After a brief introduction, discussion, and question and answer session inside, Naturalist Jake Newcomb will lead the group on a guided outdoor mission to find our sometimes illusive…

Forecasts may be snowy and frigid but now is the time for families in the Lakes Region to pin down summer plans. Adventurous kids age four – 14 should look no further than Prescott Farm’s WildQuest Summer Camp. Cost-conscious grownups will note that a 10% Early Bird Discount is available through February 15th. WildQuest Camp days are filled with outdoor, nature-based activities related to the theme of the week. Some of the nine weekly themes for Summer 2019 include Creature…

Feeling adventurous and ready to trek into the woods? Prescott Farm has got you covered. More interested in a cozy conversation about gardening plans for spring? Prescott Farm’s the place for that, too. In fact, Prescott Farm in Laconia offers a wide array of public programs this winter that will suit winter warriors, inquisitive nature-lovers, gardeners, and everyone in between. Snowshoe Programs For those looking to truly embrace winter’s wonders, there are several snowshoe programs on tap. If you are…

Discounts and Scholarship Opportunities Available When school vacation comes around, are the kids getting lots of screen time, or lots of green time? Families looking for outdoor and nature-based activities that kids will love and that grownups can feel good about can look no further than WildQuest Camps at Prescott Farm. And registration is now open! 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…

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center’s “Our Big Backyard Series” will end on Saturday, November 10 with the final program, Getting Ready for Winter. This is a family program designed for 7-10 year-olds to get engaged in learning new and exciting things about our environment and ecosystem. Taught by Camp Director, Jacob Newcomb, he will have a fun morning packed full of educational games and stories to teach the winter survival strategies of New England animals. “Our woodland animals are doing…

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center on White Oaks Road in Laconia extends an invitation to any and all curious 7-10 year-olds for their “Fall Big Backyard Series.” Prescott Farm has created a series of seasonally influenced programs geared towards getting outside and discovering new and exciting things! With the company of an adult, these programs encourage children to spend their Saturday mornings collecting a colorful palate of fall leaves, turn over logs to discover creepy-crawlies, find out what all the…