Cancelled – Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for this farm-to-table cooking experience with chef Jenny Devivo! These classes will focus on the bounty of the season and the unique flavors of Martha’s Vineyard in coordination with the growing seasons of our farm. We will start with a tour of our Friendship Garden to harvest… 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 in 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
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! Cuddle, brush, and walk with our hand-raised cows at The Farm Institute. Enjoy a 45 minute Cow Connection session with our Belted Galloway heifer team, Venus and Iris,… 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
Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride
Explore the FARM in this family-friendly guided tour. Ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays a day? Or what the cows at the farm like to eat? This program is perfect for curious minds wanting to learn more and get up close with the animals on the farm! Participants… 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 in 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
Ice Cream Making on the Farm
This event has sold out. 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… Read More
Family Farmer for a Day
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 in 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
Custard-Based Ice Cream Making Adult Class
Join Chef Melissa McCullough in the farm kitchen to learn the art of homemade custard-based ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from tempering the custard, to building the flavors, and churning the base. We’ll be making three separate flavors to share, flavors to… Read More
Farm Tour with Meadow Wagon Ride
Explore the FARM in this family-friendly guided tour. Ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays a day? Or what the cows at the farm like to eat? This program is perfect for curious minds wanting to learn more and get up close with the animals on the farm! Participants… Read More
Bird Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join the Trustees for a beginner Bird Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods! Our guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of birding while leading you through parts of this 834-acre forest. This hike is geared towards beginners but all are welcome! This will be an easy to moderate walk… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More