Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm is full of barnyard fun! Meet our friendly goats, pigs, and all of the animals in the barnyard. We invite your little farmers to experience life in the barnyard up close and participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures on the farm. Farm Explorers is recommended for… Read More
Autumn Asian: Adult Cooking Class
This fall we’re taking a trip east to blend Powisset produce with Chinese cooking techniques. In this class, we’ll pair crispy savory scallion pancakes with a hands-on hot pot feast. We’ll start by creating two different flavor-packed hot pot-style soup bases before preparing a bounty of vegetables, proteins, and noodles… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION 26/27
Fiddleheads Fall Semester 2026 Fall is here and harvest is in full swing. It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series focused on farm animals, life… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm
Barnyard stories really come to life when you get to meet the main characters up close and personal! Bring the kids to Weir River Farm for our farm fresh version of ‘story time.’ Explore the barnyard and meet our barnyard friends such as Pepper the goat and Primrose the pig. Read More
Homeschool Adventures: Session 1
Young explorers are invited to join us in September & October for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures, exercise, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both… Read More
Hull FireFly Storytelling at Weir River Farm
Join us for Hull FireFly Storytelling at Weir River Farm! Modeled after The Moth Story Hour on NPR radio, this live storytelling program invites participants to share a 3-5 minute, true story, spoken to an assembled group of friends, family and strangers. Feel free to share a story of your… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More