cow connection

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

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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

sheep

Field to Felting: A Sheep Shearing to Felting Workshop

Step into the full wool-to-art journey at Weir River Farm with Field to Felting- an immersive, hands-on experience celebrating our beloved flock of sheep! In Field to Felting, guests are welcomed behind the scenes for an up-close introduction to the farm’s sheep and learn about the vital role sheep play… Read More

Kiddos in the Kitchen

Powisset Pals: Guided StoryWalk with Mia Wenjen and Kiddos in the Kitchen!

Enjoy a spring day at Powisset Farm with a guided hike led by author, Mia Wenjen, and a cooking class with Chef Maria. Powisset Pals will join author, Mia Wenjen, in reading “Food for the Future” on a guided StoryWalk® hike around our Meadow Loop trail. Following the hike,… Read More

family cow connection

Family Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals – cows! Cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy Family Cow Connection session with our two Jersey… Read More

Bike Ride

Tour de Green Bike Ride – Jamaica Plain

Explore healthy community, gardening, and biking with our six part tour of Boston green spaces! For the month of May, join us in a guided bike tour of Jamaica Plain Community Gardens! Learn proper bike safety, chat with friends, and explore the hidden greenery JP has to offer. The ride… Read More

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Found Foods Supper Club: A Hands-On Culinary Experience

Join Chef Jenny DeVivo for a unique hands-on culinary experience that celebrates food rescue, zero-waste cooking, and seasonal ingredients from local farmers, fishers, and food purveyors. Each session features a curated, on-the-spot menu dictated by the surplus ingredients available that week—transforming overlooked foods into delicious, sustainable meals. Attendees will actively… Read More

Thai food

A Trip to Thailand – Adult Cooking Class

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. Experience the vibrant flavors and bold contrasts that make Thai cuisine a worldwide favorite. In… Read More

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Garden Open Hours May

Explore Forbes Community Garden in Jamaica Plain at this casual meetup! Come prepared with garden questions to ask expert gardener Max. Discuss solutions and brainstorm with the group! This is an open forum meeting for JP gardeners of all backgrounds to ask their niche questions and see Forbes St Garden… Read More

cow connection

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