Cancelled – Befriend the Barnyard at Appleton Farms
Discover our special barnyard animals! Visit with our Angora rabbits, Nubian goats, dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, sheep and our friendly flock of heritage chickens and ducks. This friendly (and often very curious!) crew of animals will take center stage as we learn about what makes them so unique. Read More
Adult Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms! The mild heart rate and warm body temperature of the cows induces a slowing of our own heart rate, as well as the release of Oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Visit our scenic and historic farm and… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. It’s Halloween at Weir… Read More
Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm
It’s Halloween at Weir River Farm! Wear your costume and meet Petunia the pig, Betty the sheep, Pepper the goat, and many more barnyard friends! Take part in a festive scavenger hunt, create a seasonal craft, and enjoy a sweet treat. After your visit to the Barnyard, hike the woodland… Read More
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Celebrate all things autumn at historic Powisset Farm! Bring your best flannel, friends, and family for a fantastic fall day on the farm! Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October to enjoy a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall… Read More
Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm is full of barnyard fun! Meet our friendly goats, piglets, and all of the animals in the barnyard. We invite your little farmers to experience life in the barnyard up close. Interact with goats, sheep, chickens, and other barnyard friends, and participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures… Read More
The Best Roasted Salads! Adult Cooking Class
Bring amazing flavor dimension to your salads with the help of roasted vegetables! As the season changes, so too do salads and their role on the dinner table. Fall vegetables offer new flavor profiles and deep, rich dimension. In this hands-on class with Chef Thi you’ll combine roasted seasonal… Read More
The Best Roasted Salads! Adult Cooking Class
Bring amazing flavor dimension to your salads with the help of roasted vegetables! As the season changes, so too do salads and their role on the dinner table. Fall vegetables offer new flavor profiles and deep, rich dimension. In this hands-on class with Chef Thi you’ll combine roasted seasonal… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION
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 9:30-12:30 for a preschool drop-off series on farm animals, life cycles, plant parts, and farm fun!… 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 Clover the goat and Petunia the piglet. 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
Gather with Goats at Powisset Farm
Spend some quality time in the Powisset Barnyard with one or more of our friendly goats! Goats are naturally playful and curious creatures. Spend some time hanging out with them, accompanied by a Powisset barnyard staff member, and it won’t be long before you’ve made some new cuddly goat friends. Read More