May-August 2025 Programs

Painting with Paper Pulp

Saturday, May 3; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Creative Arts Consultant for Prescott Farm, Larry Frates, hosts Painting with Paper Pulp, a creative journey with upcycled paper. Participants will explore unique techniques to transform recycled pulp into vibrant works of art.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $25 Non-Members; $10 for Members

Baking and Decorating Cupcakes

Saturday, May 10; 10am-2pm
Ages: Adults & Older Youth

Chef Allen will lead this in-depth program in baking and decorating cupcakes! A perfect way to celebrate spring, this hands-on workshop will teach participants professional tips and techniques for creating beautifully decorated cupcakes.

Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $50 Non-Members; $35 for Members

Frog Calls of Spring

Saturday, May 10; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults & Older Youth

During the springtime, Frogs are part of nature’s symphony. Join us for an early evening forest hike to the wetland areas of Prescott Farm. We’ll begin indoors to learn about the springtime habits of the frogs we are most likely to hear. Then, we’ll hike out to our wetland areas to see if we can identify which frogs are at Prescott Farm. No prior experience frogging by ear is necessary.

Physical Demand [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Intro. to Compass and Navigation

Saturday, May 10; 1-3pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Discover how a compass works, and head outside to practice using this tool on a simple orienteering course. After getting comfortable with compass, explore the basics of using a compass in combination with a map.

Physical Demand [3] = Activity includes ½-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Cheesemaking at Home

Saturday, May 17; 10am-1pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of how to make simple, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. We will cover equipment, supplies, and basic techniques used to make most types of cheese. Each participant will take part in making a batch of fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and paneer which will be made from start to finish in the class. Participants will take home instructions and a set of ingredients (minus the milk) to make a batch or two at home.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 for Members

Foraging and Cooking Wild Dandelions

Saturday, May 24; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & Up)

This Vitamin A powerhouse is not just nutritious; it’s also delicious! Learn how to gather and make dandelion leaf tea, sautéed dandelion greens, and kid-friendly, dandelion flower fritters.

Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to ½- mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.
Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 for Members

Forest Trail Games & Exploration

Saturday, May 31; 10am-12pm
Ages: Multigenerational

Having trouble convincing your kids to go outside much less on a hike with you? Experience the many ways you can make time in nature fun for you and for them with some basic immersive games while we search for signs and sightings of New Hampshire’s wildlife!

Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Intermediate Soapmaking: Colorful Soaps

Saturday, May 31; 10am-1pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Learn how to safely make your very own soap using the cold process. We will cover the basics of soapmaking using the cold process which results in a smoother finish using natural materials to add colors to the soaps. Each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy after curing.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $40 Non-Members; $25 for Members

Printing with a Pasta Press

Saturday, June 7; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Discover a fun and unexpected way to create art in this hands-on printmaking workshop! Using an ordinary pasta press, you’ll explore how pressure and texture combine to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints. Perfect for all skill levels, this playful approach to printmaking invites you to experiment and get creative. Join us for a unique artistic experience that blends innovation with tradition!

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $25 Non-Members; $10 for Members

Writing in Nature

Saturday, June 7; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults

Join Author, Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder (Mother, Creature, Kin) for a thoughtful and engaging workshop at Prescott Farm. Begin with an immersive outdoor experience, connecting with the landscape, before heading indoors for guided writing prompts and the chance to share your work in a supportive environment. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting, this workshop will help you capture the beauty of nature through words.

Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to ½- mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.
Cost: $25 Non-Members; $10 for Members

Plants for First Aid & Plant Hazards

Saturday, June 14; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & Up)

Plants can heal us while others can be hazardous. Join us as we walk through the fields and fest of Prescott farm to learn about plants that can cure the pain of a bee sting, prevents an itchy, poison ivy rash, and stop bleeding from a cut. Participants will learn identification and uses of wild first aid plants such as plantain, jewelweed, and yarrow. Participants will also learn to identify natural hazards and poisonous plants and strategies for avoiding wasps, poison ivy, and ticks.

Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes ½-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

How to Prepare for Hiking in New Hampshire

Saturday, June 14; 1-3pm
Ages: Multigenerational

Learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible hiking! This beginner-friendly class will cover essential skills like choosing a trail, finding maps and trail information, and Leave No Trace principals. Gain confidence in exploring the natural world and tackling hikes across New Hampshire.

Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Natural Salve for Stings & Rashes

Saturday, June 21; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Plantain, a common weed of lawns and fields, also holds amazing healing properties for bee stings and skin rashes. Learn how to collect plantain leaves and preserve its healing properties in an oil and salve for year-round use.

Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes ½-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.
Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 for Members

Homemade Dairy and Non-Dairy Ice Cream

Saturday, June 28; 1-4pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Ice cream in summer, what could be better? Come learn to make your own ice cream from scratch as we make two different ice creams–one with dairy and one non-dairy–utilizing fresh, local ingredients including Prescott Farm honey or maple syrup, and seasonal herbs or berries from the garden.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 for Members

Tractor Tour: Life in the Fields

Saturday, July 5; 9-11am
Ages: Multigenerational

Climb up and relax on our tractor-pulled wagon ride, as you embark on a guided, natural history tour of our meadows. Watch for hawks and songbirds soaring overhead. Learn how animals such as deer, bears, songbirds, and turkeys depend on our open fields for food and shelter.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Herb-Infused & Creamed Honey

Saturday, July 12; 1-3:30pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Honey is an incredible, natural sweetener with many health benefits over other sweeteners. In this workshop, participants will learn the benefits of using honey and the different varieties. Participants will then take honey from Prescott Farm’s beehives and infuse it with fragrant herbs and spices, as well as make some creamed honey to take home.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 for Members

Fireflies Light Up the Sky

Saturday, July 12; 7:30-9pm
Ages: Multigenerational

The firework shows may be ending, but nature provides its very own light show. Join us for this special evening program where we will explore the cool qualities of these critters. As dusk approaches and we conclude the program, stay for a few minutes to observe the fireflies as they emerge.

Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to ½- mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Sourdough Baking

Saturday, July 19; 10am-2pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Learn to bake your own from scratch using a sourdough starter! We’ll discuss how to start and keep a sourdough culture alive and use it to make breads and many other baked goodies, including a loaf of bread to finish at home and biscuits that use the sourdough discard to enjoy at the end of the class. You will also go home with some sourdough starter to continue your sourdough baking journey.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $40 Non-Members; $25 for Members

Beginner Soapmaking

Saturday, July 26; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Learn how to safely make your very own soap. We will cover the basics of the soapmaking process and the equipment required to make more at home. Each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $40 Non-Members; $25 for Members

Homemade Pasta Making

Saturday, August 2; 10am-1pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Come to this hands-on workshop to learn techniques for making and rolling fresh egg pasta dough. After making the pasta dough, we will turn it into delicious ravioli and ribbon-style noodles. We’ll top our pasta with a seasonally-inspired sauce to enjoy together at the end.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 for Members

Herb-Infused Oils & Salves

Saturday, August 9; 10am-1pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Learn to use commonly found and grown herbs to make simple yet highly useful herb-infused oils and salves. In this workshop, we will use dried herbs, such as plantain and calendula, for products to take home and use.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 for Members

Sauerkraut and Veggie Fermentation

Saturday, August 16; 10am-1pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

How can you preserve your garden’s abundance and give a boost to your gut health? Try fermentation! Sample and learn how to make delicious fermented veggies that will delight your taste buds and add variety to your autumn table. Participants will go home with a jar of sauerkraut and a jar of pickles, ready to finish fermenting at home.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 for Members

Elderberry Syrup for Year-Round Health

Saturday, August 23; 10am-12pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Elderberry syrup provides an antiviral boost for the immune system that can shorten the duration of colds and flus. Learn how to safely harvest and process black elderberries into a delicious syrup to take home.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 for Members

Tractor Tour: Life in the Fields

Saturday, August 30; 9-11am
Ages: Multigenerational

Climb up and relax on our tractor-pulled wagon ride, as you embark on a guided, natural history tour of our meadows. Watch for hawks and songbirds soaring overhead. Learn how animals such as deer, bears, songbirds, and turkeys depend on our open fields for food and shelter.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

Cheesemaking at Home

Saturday, August 30; 10am-1pm
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of how to make simple, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. We will cover equipment, supplies, and basic techniques used to make most types of cheese. Each participant will take part in making a batch of fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and paneer which will be made from start to finish in the class. Participants will take home instructions and a set of ingredients (minus the milk) to make a batch or two at home.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.
Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 for Members