Take a Hike! (Grades 5-12)
2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
An outdoor adventure group for middle and high schoolers
Step into nature with New Pond Farm’s hiking group for teens. Join us for seasonal walks along the trails and around the property. Learn basic hiking tips, mapping skills, and identification while experiencing the natural beauty of New Pond Farm while gaining an understanding of the natural world.
This program is:
$20 per Member,
$25 per Non-member
Please Register Here

February Little Chefs (Ages 3 - 5)
2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:00
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
3 Wednesdays: February 4, 11, & 25
Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a love of nature, the Little Learners monthly series are child-led, playful, and hands-on.
This 3-part drop-off program is:
$45 per member child
$60 per non-member child
Registration is required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

February Nature Explorers (Ages 3 - 5)
2026-02-05 13:30 - 15:00
3 Thursdays: February 5, 12, & 26
Get in on the fun during this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures! Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow. This child-led afternoon of outdoor play may include hikes, games, animal encounters, nature art, and more.
This 3-part program is:
$45 per member,
$60 per non-member.
Space is limited, registration is required.
Please Register Here

February Nature Explorers (Grades K-2)
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
3 Thursdays: February 5, 12, & 26
Join us for this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures. Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in our woodlands, wetlands, meadow, and gardens. May include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. The focus is child-led, outdoor play.
This 3-part program is:
$45 per member child,
$60 per non-member child
Space is limited, registration is required
Please Register Here

Cookies and Crafting (Grades 2 - 4)
2026-02-06 17:30 - 19:30
Calling all crafters and cookies enthusiasts! Enjoy a night full of creativity and fun inspired by the nature around us. You will leave with unique masterpieces – some even edible!
This program is:
$30 per member,
$40 per non-member
Please Register Here

February Junior Staff: Animal Caretaker (Grades 5-12)
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:30
Love animals? Come learn the ins and outs of animal care. Focused on our indoor resident reptiles and amphibians, this hands-on program will have Jr Staff helping with feedings, cleanings, health checks, enrichment, and more.
This program is:
Free for members.
$10 per non-member
Registration is required.
Please Register Here

Animal Caretakers (Grades 3 - 5)
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
Love animals? Come learn the ins and outs of animal care. Focused on our indoor resident reptiles and amphibians, this hands-on program will have Animal Caretakers helping with feedings, cleanings, health checks, enrichment, and more.
This program is:
$15 per member,
$20 per non-member
Please Register Here

In the Kitchen: Heart-shaped Pizzas (Grades K-4)
2026-02-13 16:30 - 18:00
We will build our kitchen skills as we create simple and delicious meals to share together.
This program is:
$25 per member,
$30 per non-member
Space is limited, registration is required
Please Register Here

February Break Program (Grades K-4)
2026-02-16 09:30 - 14:30
4 days: February 16 – 19
Join us for four days filled with Animal Adventures! Throughout the week students will learn about adaptations, tracking, food webs, flight and more, all while spending time with friends exploring the woodlands, wetlands, and pastures at New Pond Farm.
This 4-part program is:
$300 per member child,
$400 per non-member child
Registration is required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

STEM Sundays (Grades K-4)
2026-02-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 11:00
STEM Sundays are designed to inspire young minds and build foundational science skills through hands-on experiments, creative problem-solving, and team projects that make learning meaningful and fun.
This program is:
$15 per member,
$20 per non-member
Please Register Here

Animal Care Club: Session 2 (Grades 2-4)
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00
6 Wednesdays: February 25 – April 1
Join us as we care for our resident turtles, snakes, lizards, roaches, rabbits, and many more! Help provide care and enrichment through feeding, making mazes, and cleaning habitats all while learning more about these wonderful creatures.
Please note this program will primarily take place inside our animal room.
This 6-part drop-off program is:
$90 per member child
$120 per non-member child
Please Register Here

Caregiver & Child
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:30
6 Tuesdays: March 3 – April 7 Each week little learners and their caregivers will gather outdoors and spend our time connecting with nature and one another through free play, exploratory walks, live animal encounters, nature crafts, and seasonal stories.
This program is:
$135 per Member Child/Adult pair, $165 per Non-member Child/Adult pair.
Please Register Here

Little Artists (Ages 3 - 5)
2026-03-04 13:30 - 15:00
3 Wednesdays per month:
March 4, 18, & 25
Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a love of nature, the Little Learners monthly series are child-led, playful, and hands-on.
This 3-part drop-off program is:
$45 per member child
$60 per non-member child
Registration is required.
Please Register Here

March Storytime (Ages 1 - 5 with an Adult)
2026-03-05 09:30 - 22:30
Join us for nature stories and related activities as we explore the seasons at New Pond Farm. Activities may include live animal encounters, nature crafts, walks on the property, and more.
Our time will be spent both indoors and outdoors, please dress accordingly.
This program is:
$10 per Member Child/Adult pair,
$15 per Non-member Child/Adult pair
(Siblings under 1 are free)
Registration is required, group size is limited.
Please Register Here

March Nature Explorers (Ages 3 - 5)
2026-03-05 13:30 - 15:00
3 Thursdays: March 5, 12, & 19
Get in on the fun during this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures! Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow. This child-led afternoon of outdoor play may include hikes, games, animal encounters, nature art, and more.
This 3-part program is:
$45 per member,
$60 per non-member.
Space is limited, registration is required.
Please Register Here

March Nature Explorers (Grades K-2)
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00
3 Thursdays: March 5, 12, & 19
Join us for this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures. Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in our woodlands, wetlands, meadow, and gardens. May include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. The focus is child-led, outdoor play.
This 3-part program is:
$45 per member child,
$60 per non-member child
Space is limited, registration is required
Please Register Here

Afternoons at the Farm: Session 2 (Grades 2 - 4)
2026-03-09 15:00 - 16:30
6 Mondays: March 9 – April 20 (no class 4/13)
(WITH BUS SERVICE FROM REDDING ELEMENTARY!)
Enjoy an afterschool program filled with a variety of fun activities around the farm. This 6-week series will include hikes, animal care, cooking, science, games, and more!
This 6-part drop-off program is:
$90 per member child,
$120 per non-member child
Please Register Here

In the Kitchen: A Tex-Mex Fiesta (Grades K-4)
2026-03-13 16:30 - 18:00

March Junior Staff: Animal Caretaker (Grades 5-12)
2026-03-14 11:00 - 12:30

Little Naturalists (Ages 3 - 5)
2026-04-01 13:30 - 15:00
3 Wednesdays: April 1, 22, & 29
Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a love of nature, the Little Learners monthly series are child-led, playful, and hands-on.
This 3-part drop-off program is:
$45 per member child
$60 per non-member child
Registration is required.
Please Register Here

April Nature Explorers (Ages 3 - 5)
2026-04-02 13:30 - 15:00
3 Thursdays: April 2, 23, & 30
Get in on the fun during this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures! Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow. This child-led afternoon of outdoor play may include hikes, games, animal encounters, nature art, and more.
This 3-part program is:
$45 per member,
$60 per non-member.
Space is limited, registration is required.
Please Register Here

April Nature Explorers (Grades K-2)
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00
3 Thursdays: April 2, 23, & 30
Join us for this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures. Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in our woodlands, wetlands, meadow, and gardens. May include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. The focus is child-led, outdoor play.
This 3-part program is:
$45 per member child,
$60 per non-member child
Space is limited, registration is required
Please Register Here
