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
Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen
Join us as we partner with James Beard Award-nominated Comfort Kitchen for a special Juneteenth farm dinner at Powisset Farm. For this meaningful evening, Comfort Kitchen’s acclaimed team will gather to honor the stories, traditions, and resilience of Black foodways. Rooted in cultural expression and community, this dinner celebrates the… Read More
Grill and Gather – Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Let’s get to grilling! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll focus on the sauces and marinades that turn simple grilled foods into memorable meals. Learn how to balance acid, fat, salt, and aromatics to create bold, versatile flavors that pair beautifully with meats, vegetables, and… 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
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
Food Forest Banquet with Cathy Walthers and Roxanne Kapitan
Enjoy the unique flavors of fruits and vegetables collected from the food forest at the Charter School! Let Cathy Walthers, local five-time cookbook author, and Roxanne Kapitan, garden creator, wow your taste buds with delicious nutrient-packed greens, grains, herbal mocktails, and more. This program is free thanks to a… Read More
Pride on the Farm: A Family Pride Celebration at Weir River Farm
Celebrate Pride Month with a welcoming farm experience for LGBTQIA+ families at Weir River Farm! Welcome to Weir River Farm, one of the last working farms on the South Shore. Our barnyard offers a joyful space to meet our pigs, rabbits, and other furry friends, and enjoy farm life with… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be 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. Read More
City Natives Workshop – Square Foot Gardening Demo
Each month City Natives will be hosting a different skill building workshop. For June, learn to maximize the garden in one square foot! Expert grower Lacey will lead a demonstration on how to efficiently space and care for plants in one square foot. Participants will take home a veggie… 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
The Perfect Pizza Pie – Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. The June heat isn’t the only thing sizzling this summer! Experience the art of wood-fired pizza in this hands-on adult cooking class as you learn the fundamentals of crafting great pizza using farm-fresh ingredients. Chef Thi will teach you the essential techniques, including dough handling,… 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