About Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday in May! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and adults alike! Information is geared towards 3+. Come to one or stay for all three; no registration required. Scheduled 45-minute sessions open to the public, each focused-on learning about different species of livestock animals.

Morning Sessions:

Child friendly fun demonstrations at our Carriage barn about what makes each of our animals so unique.

• 10:00- 10:45am Rabbits

• 11:00-11:45am Goats

Afternoon Sessions:

Geared for older children (10+) and adults. What makes cattle so cool? Come learn about our herds and our grass-fed beef production. This program involves walking across uneven and hilly terrain, and focuses on beef production, agroecology, and farm history content.

• 1:00-1:45pm Cattle

*Schedule is subject to change due to weather, animals and low volume visitation.

FREE PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES. No registration is required. Programs start exactly on the hour. Please arrive early enough to park and walk to the program location as it can take several minutes. This program will meet in the Carriage Barn/Garden area. Parking is free for Members. Weekend parking $10 per vehicle for non-members. You can pay online in advance (HERE, using the Admissions & Hours tab), at the kiosk in the parking lot, or by scanning the QR when you first enter property.

Suggested $10 donations to Appleton Farms Education Center are greatly encouraged. Proceeds help us continue to run this program and bring other educational experiences to visitors. Please click on the link if you wish to donate in advance. On site donations are also accepted!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Program Cancellations: Learning with Livestock takes place rain or shine.  In the event that a program is cancelled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will do our best to post on social media as well as update our website program page. Appleton Farms reserves the right to change program locations, schedules, or instructors when necessary.
• Where to park: When you arrive at the farm, go right at the fork at the Welcome House (towards Farmhouse, Education Farmyard, Camp & Offices) and park in the lot next to the white Farmhouse / Farm Offices. Overflow parking is located along the drive leading up to the farmhouse between the trees before you cross the 4-way bridge intersection. Please be mindful of roped off areas and no-parking signs. The group will meet at the Carriage barn across the stone paddock.

• Membership Lookup: Click here to find your membership number.
• Need to see an existing order? Click here to see your current orders.
• The Trustees reserves the right to photograph or video visitors and program participants for promotional use, and usage of its properties implies consent. See the full policy at thetrustees.org/photovideo
• Buy out a class/private events: Have a group that wants to take a class or program together? We have options to buy out our classes and/or create private events. Email appletonfarms@thetrustees.org for more information.

• While you’re here: Don’t forget to visit the Farm Store, open daily Tuesday-Sunday