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Seasonal listings are below. For a list of all current programs, see the online calendar. Click the “Nature Connect 365” image (below) for the most recent program guide.
* Members can take advantage of FREE programming – pay only for guest instructor or materials fees in other workshops.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable; however, cancellations made more than 72 hours before a program’s start can have their fees transferred to another program within 1 year of the original program. Registrations may be transferred to another individual.
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Saturday, August 1; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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. Saturday, August 1; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Brought to you by Nature Inspires Art with Larry Frates, this workshop will focus on making your own watercolor paints using all natural pigments. Participants will use a hands-on process of mixing, mulling and making color blocks for use in the future. Each participant will leave with a basic watercolor set. The importance of Natural Earth Pigments in your studio will also be discussed. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, August 8; 1:00 – 3:00 pm 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 calendula or plantain, for products to take home before you are able to grow or harvest your own herbs this coming growing season! Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Cost: $15 for Members/$30 Non-Members Saturday, August 15; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 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: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members Saturday, August 22; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members Saturday, August 29; 10:00 am – 12:30 pm 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: $15 for Members/$30 Non-MembersAugust Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
Homemade Pasta Making
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Making Your Own Watercolor with Larry Frates
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $10 for Members/$25 Non-Members
Herb-Infused Oils & Salves
Ages: Adults (16+)
Homemade Dairy & Non-Dairy Ice Cream
Ages: Adults (16+)
Sauerkraut & Veggie Fermentation
Ages: Adults (16+)
Elderberry Syrup for Year-Round Health
Ages: Adults (16+)
Saturday, September 5; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm School is back in session and we invite you to discover how simple, fun, and nourishing school lunches can be! Learn the art of scratch-cooked, packable meals. We’ll combine garden-fresh seasonal ingredients with practical cooking skills to create delicious lunches students will actually look forward to eating Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, August 1; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Discover the drawing and painting technique of water based oil pastels. The session will provide hands on instruction, all of the materials, the variety of water based oil pastels available, their application characteristics, background information of how oil pastels were created and of course hands on Studio Time to create your personal creative piece based on Nature. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, September 12; 12:00 – 3:00 pm As we approach the end of the gardening season, it’s time to harvest and store the remains of the garden’s bounty. Join us in learning first-hand the steps involved in canning. Each participant will take home a jar of canned fruit and a jar of tomato sauce for winter enjoyment. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, September 19; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Connect with nature through hands-on craftsmanship! We invite you to spend a creative morning or afternoon crafting handcrafted vases using materials supplied straight from our woods and fields. Whether you’re decorating your autumn table or making a gift, you’ll walk away with a uniquely personal piece of eco-art. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, September 19; 1:00 – 3:00 pm 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. Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain and hills Saturday, September 26; 10:00 – 3:00 pm The Prescott Farm Harvest Festival is our most popular community event of the year, drawing over 700 people of all ages to our property for a day of fun on the farm. Admission to the public is FREE! Featured activities at the Harvest Festival include tractor-drawn wagon rides, field games, a hay jump, garden-to-table tastings, apple cider press, natural crafts, face painting, nature-based stories and activities, fiber artist demonstrations, live music and food trucks! Guests can also enjoy Prescott Farm’s 160-acre property at their own pace, including 3 miles of hiking trails, a natural PlayScape, and heirloom gardens for all to enjoy.September Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
Homemade School Lunches
Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & Up)
Cost: $15 for Members/$30 NonMembers
Drawing Nature with Water-Based Oil Pastels
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $10 for Members/$25 Non-Members
Beginning Canning & Food Preservation
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $15 Members/$30 Non-Members
Fall Vases Using Nature Materials
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $15 for Members/$30 Non-Members
Fall Tree ID
Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & Up)
Cost: FREE for Members/$15 Non-Members
15th Annual Harvest Festival
FREE, All Ages
Saturday, October 3; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ready to get started with bird watching this fall? This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you all the essential skills for identifying the fascinating, hardy birds that call New Hampshire home during the fall season. You will learn how to identify common autumn visitors and explore the different natural habitats and food sources where various species gather during the colder months. Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills Saturday, October 3; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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. Saturday,October 10; 12:00 – 3:00 pm 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. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday,October 10; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This is a printmaking workshop focusing on single and multicolor designs from recycled materials. You will learn how to create the designs from Nature, ink the surfaces using Natural inks, print on Natural recycled paper in one and two registered designs and finally mat your finished piece for display. You will also learn how to burnish print your design as well as printing on a converted Pasta press. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday,October 17; 12:00 – 3:00 pm Jams and jellies are a great way to preserve the flavor of summer. Learn the essentials to make delicious jams and jellies including fruit selection, equipment, and canning methods while making two preserves to bring home. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday,October 17; 1:30 – 3:30 pm Join us for the first of two beeswax candle making workshops this fall. In this class, you will learn how bees turn plant nectar into beeswax and then you will have the opportunity to enjoy the sweet aroma of natural beeswax. Make your own rolled and hand-dipped beeswax candles to enjoy at home or give as gifts! Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, October 24; 5:30 – 7 pm Climb up and relax on our tractor pulled wagon ride and experience the beauty of fall nights in New Hampshire! This guided, natural history tour of our meadow will explore the history of the land, the use of the meadow by local wildlife, and the landscape changes of the season under a bright fall full moon. A perfect way to soak in the sights, sounds, and scents of fall. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, October 24; 1:00 – 3:00 pm Participants will learn to make dye using black walnut hulls harvested at Prescott Farm and use beeswax as a resist to make designs on cloth. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday,October 24; 10:00 – 2:00 pm Take in the tastes of fall and indulge in the art of pastry-making with Chef Allen. This class will guide you through the creation of a maple apple frangipane tart. Participants will master the techniques for crafting perfect tart crust and making a frangipane: a sweet, almond cream filling. Combine these with local maple syrup and seasonal apples to make a delectable treat. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this class offers a blend of culinary education and delicious fun. Participants should bring a bag lunch for this 4 hour class and something to carry their pastries home in. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, October 31; 10:00 – 1:00 pm 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. You may bring a container to bring home any leftovers! Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday,October 31; 1:30 – 3:30 pm Join us for the second beeswax candle making workshop this fall. In this class, you will learn how bees turn plant nectar into beeswax and then you will have the opportunity to enjoy the sweet aroma of natural beeswax. Make your own tapered and hand-dipped beeswax candles to enjoy at home or give as gifts! Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.October Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
Fall Birding
Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & Up)
Cost: FREE for Members/$15 Non-Members
Cheesemaking at Home
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Autumn Wreath Making
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $30 for Members/$15 Non-Members
Recycled Styrofoam Printing
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $10 for Members/$25 Non-Members
Fruit Preserves
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $25 for Members/$40 Non-Members
Rolled Beeswax Candle Making
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Moonlit Wagon Ride
Ages: Multigenerational (All Ages)
Cost: FREE for Members/$15 Non-Members
Beeswax Resist Black Walnut Dying
Ages: Adults & Older Youth (12 & Up)
Cost: $10 for Members/$25 Non-Members
Fall Pastries with Chef Allen
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $35 for Members/$50 Non-Members
Homemade Pasta Making
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Tapered Beeswax Candle Making
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Tuesday, November 7; 1:00 – 3:00 pm Unlock the secrets of the forest floor! Led by one of our amazing environmental educators and herbalist, this guided walk takes you through Prescott Farm’s diverse habitats to meet seasonal plants that nourish and heal. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a budding herbalist, you’ll learn how to safely recognize and respect local flora. Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills Saturday, November 7; 1:00 – 3:00 pm 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. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, November 14; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This workshop offers you the opportunity to make your own ink from charcoal, gum arabic, honey and water. In addition you will receive instruction in the basic mark techniques of pen and drawing. Opportunities to practice the basic techniques will be available both in the studio and at home using the instruction sheets provided in this session. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, November 14; 10:00 – 1:00 pm Learn to make three different styles of dairy-free cheese using ingredients like cashews, potatoes, and agar (seaweed) powder. We will make a sauce for macaroni and cheese or nachos, a snacking cheese for crackers, and a meltable version that works in grilled cheese. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, November 21; 10:00 – 2:00 am Homemade pies reminiscent of grandma’s start with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are baked from scratch. Participants will first learn how to make their own pie crust, then learn the secrets of fruit and custard-filled pies. Bring your two pies home to enjoy or freeze them to share during the upcoming holidays! Participants should bring a bag lunch for this 4 hour class and something to carry their pies home. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.November Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: FREE for Members/$15 Non-Members
Bayberry Candle Making
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Pen & Charcoal Ink Techniques
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $10 for Members/$25 Non-Members
Dairy-Free Cheesemaking at Home
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Handmade Pies
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $25 for Members/$40 Non-Members
Saturday, December 5; 12:00 – 3:00 pm This is the 1st of 2 wreath making workshops this season! Wreaths made from natural greenery are traditionally festive at this time of year. This fun and relaxing workshop will guide as you make and decorate your very own holiday wreath to take home to adorn your home or give as a gift. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, December 5; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join art consultant, Larry Frates, and have fun creating nature based pattern designs on handmade paper segments that can be assembled into Mini Geodesic Ornaments. These will be one of a kind and personalized ornaments decorated with Natural Earth Pigments. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, December 12; 12:00 – 3:00 pm Join us for our 2nd wreath making class this season! Wreaths made from natural greenery are traditionally festive at this time of year. This fun and relaxing workshop will guide as you make and decorate your very own holiday wreath to take home to adorn your home or give as a gift. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, December 19; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 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. Participants should bring a bag lunch for this 4 hour class, a container to transport their unbaked sourdough, and a small jar for their starter. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, December 19; 1:00 – 3:00 pm 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. Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing. Saturday, December 26; 1:00 – 3:00 pm Wander the trails of Prescott Farm with a naturalist. We’ll look and listen for signs of wildlife, observe dormant plants, and enjoy the calm of the winter woods. Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain and hillsDecember Community Connection Programs Click to Expand
Winter Wreath Making
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $15 for Members/$30 Non-Members
Nature-Based Geodesic Mobile Ornaments
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $10 for Members/$25 Non-Members
Winter Wreath Making
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $15 for Members/$30 Non-Members
Sourdough Bread Making
Ages: Adults (16+)
Cost: $25 for Members/$40 Non-Members
Bayberry Candle Making
Ages: Adults (16 & Up)
Cost: $20 for Members/$35 Non-Members
Winter Wander
Ages: Multigenerational (All Ages)
Cost: FREE for Members/$15 Non-Members
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Contact us Monday-Saturday between 9am-4pm by calling (603) 366-5695 or email us at info@prescottfarm.org.
Our cancellation policy
Registration fees are non-refundable; however, cancellations made more than 24 hours before a program’s start can have their fees transferred to another program within 1 year of the original program. To receive a credit for a program starting on or after January 1, 2026, you must cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the program start. Registrations may be transferred to another individual.