Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
SOLD OUT: Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall
Registration for this class is now closed. For more information on other Master Urban Gardener Courses this fall and winter, visit Master Urban Gardener – The Trustees of Reservations The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect… Read More
Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms
Join us on Saturdays for open and free programming and demonstrations! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and adults alike! Information is geared towards… 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
Barnyard Story Hour at Powisset Farm
The Powisset Farm Barnyard is full again with sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs! Join all of our animals for our Story Hours. Spend your morning at Powisset Farm and experience an exciting way to foster a love of reading and animals. Explore the barnyard and meet our barnyard friends… Read More
Stew Season: Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Soup’s on! In this hands-on adult cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to craft three hearty, warming, and delicious fall stews utilizing Powisset’s peak fall produce. Between smoky chicken stew with butternut squash and kale, pork and pinto bean chili, and coconut curried… Read More
Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms
Join us in October for weekly homeschool programs exploring the seasonal rhythms of the trails, woodlands, farm fields, and coastlines of the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms! October is a great time to see how nature is changing and getting ready for winter. Participants will explore the coastline, trails, and… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION 26/27
Fiddleheads Fall Semester 2026 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 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series focused on farm animals, life… Read More
Tots in the Kitchen
Join us for a cozy fall morning in the Powisset Kitchen! Our youngest chefs, ages 2–5, and their grown-ups are invited to mix, stir, scoop, and explore seasonal ingredients together. Inspired by the flavors of fall, this hands-on cooking class gives little ones the chance to get comfortable in… Read More
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
Taste the Seasons – Fall Mixology
Taste the season and explore our gardens in our seasonal mixology program! Stay tuned for future dates for the coming seasons. Join us for the fall rendition of Taste the Seasons. Explore Minton Stable Community Garden, and learn about autumnal drinks made with native and garden grown plants! Participants… Read More
SOLD OUT: Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall
Registration for this class is now closed. For more information on other Master Urban Gardener Courses this fall and winter, visit Master Urban Gardener – The Trustees of Reservations The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect… Read More