Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION
*ONLY A FEW OPENINGS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY!* FIDDLEHEADS FALL SEMESTER 2025: 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… 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
Fall 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
Scrumptious Sourdough – Adult Cooking Class
Sourdough is one of the oldest forms of bread; in fact, it was the traditional breadmaking method for most of human history. Special guest chef Clarisse Maugis will ensure your success in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to make a simple sourdough bread using staple pantry ingredients. C’est Magnifique! Chef Clarisse is… Read More
Annual Urban Agriculture Fair
Calling all urban farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, composters, fruit-tree enthusiasts, climate activists, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Boston! An annual celebration of 50+ years of grassroots urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community,… 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
Field to Fridge: Quick-Pickling Workshop at Weir River Farm
Learn the art of quick pickling — no stove required! In this fun, hands-on workshop, we’ll transform fresh, crisp vegetables into tangy, flavorful pickles using vinegar, pickling spice, and a few simple add-ins. You’ll prep and season your own jar to take home, while picking up tips for… Read More
Date Night: Late Summer Harvest Feast on the Farm – Adult Cooking Class
As the sun sets on the summer season, join us for a romantic date night at Powisset farm to reap the last of our late summer harvest. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll make Peach Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese; Ratatouille Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Summer Vegetables; Roasted Chicken… Read More
Say Cheese! – Adult Cooking Class
Join us at Powisset Farm for this herbaceous cooking class that will leave you cheesing all day long! In this hands-on class, you’ll join Chef Thi Bowles in our kitchen to make goat and ricotta cheeses using our farmstore’s goat milk and fresh herbs gathered on the farm. Using the… Read More
Pasta Making with Katie Leaird of Martha's Vineyard Pasta
Celebrate the arrival of fall in this hands-on pasta class! Participants will learn how to make their own fresh pasta from scratch. Katie will do a demonstration showing techniques and then guide participants in creating their own batch! We’ll do a a small tasting with the demonstration pasta and each… Read More
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
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION
*ONLY A FEW OPENINGS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY!* FIDDLEHEADS FALL SEMESTER 2025: 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… Read More