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Creating Autumnal Nature Wreaths Nature’s autumn abundance will provide all the materials you will need for a decorative wreath. Use grape vines to form a base, and personalize your wreath with flowers, herbs, and other foraged, natural decorations. Recommended Ages: Adults How Telescopes Work How do telescopes show us far away objects? Join us in trying simple experiments figure out how reflecting and refracting telescopes work. This program is for adults and older youth (age 12+) Recommended Ages: Adults and Older Youth Natural Watercolors Part I: Making Watercolor Paints from Natural Elements Learn how to create and use watercolor paints made from the colors that surround us in nature. In this two-part program, Larry Frates, Creative Arts Consultant to Prescott Farm, will teach you the hands-on process of making watercolor paints then inspire you to create your own watercolor painting. Recommended Ages: Adults Big Tree Tour Autumn in New Hampshire is all about trees and the colorful mix of fall foliage that abounds. Join us for an outdoor walk to some of Belknap County’s “Champion Big Trees” as well as other huge, old trees and hear some fascinating fun facts about ecology, history, and how trees have adapted to New Hampshire’s climate. Recommended Ages: Adults Floating Beeswax Votives Add a touch of seasonal whimsy to your table with these floating candles made from all natural ingredients Recommended Ages: Adults Natural Watercolors Part II: Watercolor Paintings Using Natural Elements Learn how to create and use watercolor paints made from the colors that surround us in nature. In this two-part program, Larry Frates, Creative Arts Consultant to Prescott Farm, will teach you the hands-on process of making watercolor paints then inspire you to create your own watercolor painting. Recommended Ages: Adults Pumpkin Everything Long before there was pumpkin-flavored everything, pumpkins were valued as a food staple throughout the Americas. Join us in our teaching kitchen to learn how to make pumpkin puree from real pumpkins that’s better than the can and how it can be used in garden-to-table recipes that are both delicious and nutritious. Recommended Ages: Adults Wild Mushroom Walk: In Depth This 3-hour session with the New Hampshire Mushroom Company gives time to dig deeper and take a more advanced look at the fascinating world of fungi. Whether you are new to mushrooms, have read a book or two, or are an experienced forager, you will leave with new knowledge and insights. Recommended Ages: Adults Orionid Meteor Shower Bring a blanket and turn your eyes to the sky as we watch for meteors on the night of the Orionids Meteor Shower. We’ll find out what causes ‘shooting stars’ and make models of what happens when a meteor makes it through the atmosphere. Too cloudy? No worries! We’ll gather inside for a tour of the winter night sky. Recommended Ages: Adults Fall Tree & Shrub ID Color abounds and leaves are falling. Join us as we amble through the woods, identify trees and shrubs, and learn more about the science behind falling leaves. Recommended Ages: Adults Autumn-Inspired Paper Quilling Paper Quilling is the art of turning small strips of colorful paper into decorative designs. Participants will learn to roll, shape, and glue paper into an autumn-inspired design Recommended Ages: Adults Colorful Soap 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. Recommended Ages: Adults Forest Trail Games for Kids & Adults 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 immersive games! Adult must register and participate with child(ren). Recommended Ages: Youth + Adults Making Nature-Based Art Prints: Kitchen Lithography Lithography is considered by some to be the most difficult method of printmaking. Join Larry Frates, Prescott Farm’s Creative Arts Consultant, as he demystifies this process and teaches you how to do it from home. Recommended Ages: Adults Holiday Pies: Two Part Series Please note: There is a single registration for both parts of this pie-making series. Program dates and times are: Part 1: Saturday, November 11 from 10 am – 12pm Description: Homemade pies reminiscent of grandma’s start with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are baked from scratch. In Part I of this two part class, learn how to make your own pie crust. In Part 2, join us to learn the secrets of fruit and custard-filled pies. Bring your pies home to enjoy or freeze them to share during the upcoming holidays! Recommended Ages: Adults Felted Soap Join us as we encase bars of soap with decorative felted wool packages that you can keep for yourself or give as gifts. The felted wool conserves the soap and makes a nice lather. In this class participants will felt three to four bars of soap brought from home using colorful wool to make their own designs. Note: This program does not include making the soap. Bring 3-4 bars of soap from home or bring your own homemade soap from a previous soapmaking class at Prescott Farm! Recommended Ages: Adults Jupiter Jupiter is easiest to see this time of year. Join us indoors for a short introduction to this fascinating planet and then head outside to look at the real thing. Recommended Ages: Adults Reiki: What is Reiki Practice? The practice of Reiki has been embraced by hospitals and medicine in growing numbers but what is it? Join Reiki & mindfulness meditation practitioner and teacher, Clare Persson, OT, to learn more about the energy-healing technique that helps people heal and find out if Reiki is right for you. Recommended Ages: Adults Hand-Dipped Tapers Light your holiday table with your own hand-dipped taper candles – As elegant as they are festive! Recommended Ages: Adults Nature Ornaments Interested in the natural beauty of the season? Join us as we craft beautiful ornaments using nature’s bounty. Recommended Ages: Adults Styro Block Prints for the Holidays Personalize your holiday greetings with your own artwork. Create your own image on an up-cycled styrofoam block that you can use at home to print as many cards as you need! Recommended Ages: Adults Layered Soaps Learn how to safely make your very own soap using the cold process and add some variety by creating layers using different colors, scents, and textures. Each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy. Recommended Ages: Adults Holiday Wreaths Wreaths made from natural greenery are traditionally festive at this time of year. Learn a little about the history and symbolism of wreaths while you make and decorate your very own using natural materials. Recommended Ages: Adults Bayberry Candles The fruit of the bayberry shrub has been used to make the pleasant smelling candles that are synonymous with the holiday season since Colonial times. Learn more about this native shrub and make your very own tapered bayberry candles. Recommended Ages: Adults Holiday Workshop for Kids! Let your children learn the joy of gift giving with this unique opportunity to make nature-inspired gifts for the adults in their lives. Participants will be offered several options and will select which gift they want to make. We’ll provide the materials and instruction while they add their own unique flair! This is a drop-off program (adults must sign children in and out) so the hardest part for grown-ups will be waiting to open the gift. No Peeking! Recommended Ages: Youth 6-12 Holiday Yeast Breads The flavors of the holidays shine in seasonal sweetbreads. Join us in our teaching kitchen as we learn about baking yeast-raised sweetbreads and create a traditional holiday loaf of your own to take home and finish in your own oven. Recommended Ages: Adults Geminids Meteor Shower Bundle up and turn your eyes to the sky as we watch for meteors on the night of the Geminids Meteor Shower. We’ll find out what causes ‘shooting stars’ and make models of what happens when a meteor makes it through the atmosphere. Too cloudy? No worries! We’ll gather inside for a tour of the winter night sky. Recommended Ages: Adults Make Your Own Decorative Yule Log Yule logs were traditionally decorated and burned at celebrations of the Winter Solstice. Today they’re often used as holiday decorations signifying the season of lights. Decorate your own yule log with natural embellishments and let it be part of your family’s tradition in any way that works for you! Recommended Ages: Adults Soapmaking 101 Learn how to safely make your very own soap. We will cover the basics of soapmaking, and each participant will take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap to enjoy. Recommended Ages: AdultsOctober Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
October 1st- October 7th
Nature Crafts
Saturday, October 7; 1-3 pm
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 MembersEyes in the Sky
Saturday, October 7; 10-11 am
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
October 8th- October 14th
Seeing Your World N-ART-urally
Saturday, October 14; 10-11:30 am
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 MembersNaturalist Led Walks
Saturday, October 14; 10 am-12 pm
Physical demand: [3] = Activity includes 1/2 – 1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for MembersCandlemaking
Saturday, October 14; 1-3 pm
Physical Demand [0] = Entire activity is inside and seated.
Cost: $40 (Non-Members); $25 for Members
October 15th- October 21st
Seeing Your World N-ART-urally
Saturday, October 21; 10-11:30 am
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 MembersGarden to Table
Saturday, October 21; 10-12 pm
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 MembersForaging
Saturday, October 21; 1-4 pm
Physical Demand [5] = Activity includes 1 or more miles of walking on uneven terrain with hills; may include some off-trail walking.
Cost: $35 (Non-Members); $20 for MembersEyes in the Sky
Saturday, October 21; 6-7 pm
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
October 22nd- October 28th
Naturalist Led Walks
Saturday, October 28; 10-11:30 am
Physical demand: [4] = Activity includes more than 1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for MembersCrafting
Saturday, October 28; 1-3 pm
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 MembersNovember Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
October 29th- November 4th
Homemade Soaps
Saturday, November 4; 10-12 pm
Physical Demand [0] = Entire activity is indoors and seated.
Cost: $45 (Non-Members); $30 for MembersTrail Games
Saturday, November 4; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [3] = Activity 1/2- 1 mile of walking uneven terrain; may include hills
Cost: $15 (Non-Members); FREE for MembersSeeing Your World N-ART-urally
Saturday, November 4; 1-3 pm
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
November 5th- November 11th
Cooking
Saturday, November 11; 10am-12 pm
Saturday, November 18; 10am-12 pm
Part 2: Saturday, November 18 from 1 pm – 3 pm
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $60 (Non-Members); $30 for MembersNatural Fiber Arts
Saturday, November 11; 1-3 pm
Physical Demand [0] = Entire activity is indoors and seated.
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for MembersEyes on the Sky
Saturday, November 11; 5:30-7pm
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
November 12th- November 18th
Mindfulness/Reiki
Thursday, November 16; 5-6 pm
Physical Demand [0] = Entire activity is indoors and seated.
Cost: $20 (Non-Members); $10 for MembersCandlemaking
Saturday, November 18; 10 am-12 pm
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
November 19th- November 25th
Nature Crafts
Saturday, November 25; 10 am-12 pm
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 MembersDecember Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
November 26th- December 2nd
Seeing Your World N-ART-urally
Saturday, December 2; 10am-12 pm
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 MembersHomemade Soaps
Saturday, December 2; 10 am-1 pm
Physical Demand [0] = Entire activity is indoors and seated.
Cost: $45 (Non-Members); $30 for MembersNature Crafts
Saturday, December 2; 1-3 pm
Physical Demand [2 ] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.
Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for Members
December 3rd- December 9th
Candlemaking
Saturday, December 9; 10 am-12 pm
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 MembersNature Crafts
Saturday, December 9; 1-3 pm
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
December 10th- December 16th
Cooking
Saturday, December 16; 10am-12 pm
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 MembersEyes on the Sky
Saturday, December 13; 5-6 pm
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 MembersNature Crafts
Saturday, December 16; 1-3 pm
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
December 17th- December 23rd
December 24th- December 30th
Homemade Soaps
Saturday, December 30; 10 am-12 pm
Physical Demand [0] = Entire activity is indoors and seated.
Cost: $35 (Non-Members); $20 for Members
