Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day brings a full list of barnyard chores to keep our farmyard friends happy and healthy—so let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Grab your muck boots and farm together as a family! Help care for our rabbits, goats, cows, chickens, and… Read More
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
Pick Your Own Sunflowers
Come tour the Farm Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to five guests and a total of a dozen sunflower stems per group. Additional sunflowers are available for purchase on site, $2/stem. Pre-registration encouraged as buckets & clippers are limited. Read More
Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities are egg collecting, feeding the goats, or a farm story time. Every program ends with a visit to the Friendship Garden to help care for the plants growing. Pre-registration… Read More
Adult Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and spend time with our hand‑raised cows at Appleton Farms. The cows’ calm presence—their warm body temperature and steady heart rate—can help slow our own heart rate and encourage the release of oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Enjoy both the scientifically recognized benefits and the simple… Read More
Ice Cream Making on the Farm
Come join us in the farm kitchen to beat the warm weather and whip up your own ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from mixing the cream and sugar to churning the base, and will come away with a sweet reward for their… Read More
Pick Your Own Sunflowers
Come tour the Farm Institute’s one-acre sunflower field! Pick-your-own sunflowers are available now through mid-August. Each family admission includes up to five guests and a total of a dozen sunflower stems per group. Additional sunflowers are available for purchase on site, $2/stem. Pre-registration encouraged as buckets & clippers are limited. Read More
Adult Cow Connection at The Farm Institute
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and walk with our hand-raised cows at The Farm Institute! Enjoy a 45 minute Cow Connection session with cows Venus and Puddles! Enjoy both the scientifically-proven physiological benefits as well as the relaxing effects of being outside in the open air on our scenic historic farm. Read More
Garden Open Hours July
Explore Lydon Way Community Garden in Dorchester at this casual meetup! Come prepared with garden questions to ask our expert gardener, Max. Discuss solutions and brainstorm with the group! This is an open forum meeting for Dorchester gardeners of all backgrounds to ask their niche questions and see Lydon Way… Read More
Farmer for a Day – Child Drop-Off Program
Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking on and completing chores for our farm animals. Farmers might collect and carton eggs, help plant or harvest in the garden, or go on a… Read More
Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm
Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore’s best views! The Sunset Picnic series features local breweries and food trucks, live music, and the best view on the South Shore! Pack your picnic blanket and chairs and relax with your friends while… Read More
Family Cow Connection at The Farm Institute
Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals–cows! Come meet, cuddle, brush, and walk with our hand-raised cows at The Farm Institute! Enjoy a 45 minute Cow Connection session with cows, Venus and Puddles. This class is… Read More