New Pond Farm Education Center

April Nature Explorers (Ages 3 - 5)
2025-04-03 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
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 our woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow. This child-led afternoon of outdoor play may include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. Our focus is on child-led, outdoor play.
Thursdays:April 3, 10, & 24
This series is:$45 per member,$60 per non-member
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Little Artists (Ages 3 - 5)
2025-04-01 13:30 - 15:00
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Little Artists will create beautiful and unique works of art using a variety of materials including wood, clay, paint, fabric, and yarn.
Tuesdays: April 1, 8, & 22
This 3-part drop-off program is:$45 per member child,$60 per non-member child
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Storytime for Children with Adults, Ages 1 - 5
2025-04-01 10:30 - 11:15
Join us each month 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. Each session will include an outdoor component – please dress accordingly.
This program is:$10 per member,$15 per non-member.Adults and siblings under 1 are free
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

From Prep to Plate: Yogurt Dip Recipe Challenge (New Date)
2025-03-23 14:30 - 16:00
Please note that this program has been canceled.
Test yourself in the kitchen with a yogurt- based dip challenge. Participants will work in teams to prepare, experiment with, and share their delicious sweet or savory yogurt dips which incorporate farm fresh foods. Includes a visit to the barn to learn how New Pond Farm’s delicious yogurt is made.
This program is:$50 per member family,$60 per non-member family
Registration required.

March Jr Staff: Animal Caretakers
2025-03-23 10:30 - 11:30
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
Love animals? Come learn the ins and outs of animal care. Focused on our resident mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, these hands-on programs will have Jr Staff helping with feedings, cleanings, health checks, enrichment, and more.
This program is:Free for members,$10 for non-members
Registration is required, space is limited.
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Early Dismissal- In the Kitchen (Grades 5-8)
2025-03-21 14:00 - 16:00
Please note this program has been canceled.

School’s out early, why not spend the afternoon at New Pond Farm? Take the bus and enjoy an afternoon of hands-on fun with friends.
WITH BUS SERVICE FROM JOHN READ MIDDLE SCHOOL!
This program is:$30 per member child,$40 per non-member child
Registration required, space is limited.

Spring Equinox Floral Design Workshop
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
Join Susan Spanger of Bloomful Floral Design for a special floral design class that will allow you to unleash your creative side and usher in Spring, all in celebration of Mother Earth. This all-inclusive workshop will teach participants how to construct a low-profile Spring arrangement tucked in a bird’s nest basket. Arrangements will be full of market-fresh flowers, such as ranunculus, tulips, freesia, pussy willow, and pheasant feather accents among others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing a beautiful, balanced piece of floral art.
This program is:$65 per member,$75 per non-member
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Spring Equinox Campfire
2025-03-20 17:30 - 18:30
Join us around the campfire as we celebrate the Spring Equinox with treats and stories. Learn what makes the day special as we consider the change of seasons.
Reserved for NPF Members!
This program is:Free.
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Nature Book Club: Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Delve more deeply into nature, ecology and wildlife with a new book club focusing on science, conservation and natural history. Whether you’re an avid birder, a devoted gardener or an enthusiastic weekend hiker, you’ll expand your understanding of the world around us while also meeting folks who share a devotion to our planet!
The Nature Book Club is moderated by Marjorie Derven and John McLeran of the Redding Land Trust.
Books will be available to borrow at the Library.
Space is limited, so please register early!
Free.
Register Through the Library Here

March Farm Chores
2025-03-16 14:30 - 15:30
Dress for the outdoors and join farmers Mike or Rachel as they complete daily farm chores. Get a first-hand look at everything it takes to keep our chickens, sheep, and cows happy and healthy.
Reserved for NPF Members!
$15 per family
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Gardening Drop-Ins
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00
Stop by our vegetable garden to learn some of the many ways you can grow food for you and your family. Come just to observe and ask questions, or get your hands dirty and help out.
This program is:Free
No Registration Required

OPEN DAY
2025-03-16 10:30 - 13:00
Interested in becoming a member, or just want to learn more about what we have to offer? Come enjoy the stunning landscape, the fascinating history, the diverse habitats, the varied wildlife, the multitude of educational opportunities, and the warm and welcoming staff.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the property, visit with the animals, sample delicious dairy products, and connect with members of our staff and Board.
No Registration Required!

Creating Dairy Deliciousness: Homemade Cheese
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey. This interactive cheese-making adventure will create lasting memories as you work together to learn each step, experiment with different flavors, and savor the delicious art of crafting homemade cheese.
This program is:$50 per member family,$60 per non-member family
Registration required.
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Geology Walk
2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:00
Explore evidence of the geological processes that created New Pond Farm’s 102 acre landscape over 450 million years ago. Join Geologist Bruce Ward on a guided walk to the top of the hill beyond the Learning Center. Approximately 1.3 mile walk with some steep inclines.
This program is:Free for members,$10 for non-members
Registration required.
Please Register Here

An Intro to Embroidery
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00
Learn to embroider with a master embroiderer! You will learn a variety of common embroidery stitches while creating a small floral design.
All materials will be provided including a small hoop to display your work.
This program is:$25 members,$30 non-members
Registration required, space is limited.

Shrinky Dinks!
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:15
Design and personalize either a pair of earrings or two unique pins. Watch as your creations magically shrink and transform into wearable art!
This program is:$20 per member,$30 per non-member
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

In the Kitchen: Shared Meals (Grades K-4)- Personal Pizza Bakes
2025-03-12 16:30 - 18:00
Only a few spaces left!
Each month we will build our kitchen skills as we create delicious dinners to share together using simple, kid-friendly recipes.
This program is:$25 per member child,$30 per non-member child
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

On the Farm: STEM (Grades 5 - 8)
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
Enjoy everything our 102-acres has to offer from science to nature to gardening! Each session will focus on a different theme, each including new opportunities to learn more about the world around us. Join us as we help support various research projects around the farm.
Tuesdays: March 11, 18, & 25With Bus Service from John Read Middle School
This 3-part program is:$45 per member,$60 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Jr Staff: Animal Caretakers
2025-03-09 10:30 - 11:30

Astronomy Nights – Viewing the Night Sky
2025-03-08 18:45 - 19:45
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more!
Gaze through telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions, and connect with other night sky enthusiasts.
This is an outdoor program, please dress for the weather and be prepared for a short walk from the parking lot out to the Observatory.
This program is:$10 per Member,$12 per Non-member
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Timberdoodle Walk
2025-03-08 17:45 - 18:45
“Peent, peent”, the nasally call of the American Woodcock, also known as a Timberdoodle, is hard to mistake. Join NPF Board Member Bruce Ward as we look and listen for this sometimes difficult to spot little shorebird. With a preference for young forests and shrubby fields, males will be out calling and performing aerial displays in an effort to attract a mate for the spring breeding season.
This program is:Free for members,$10 per non-member
Registration is required.
Please Register Here

Paint and Sip
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:30
Enjoy a fun night out with friends as our artist instructor leads you on a step-by-step journey to create a wonderful masterpiece inspired by New Pond Farm’s beauty. All experience levels are welcome. We will provide an 11×14 canvas, all painting supplies, and light refreshments.
This program is:$30 per member,$40 per non-member
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

Nature Explorers (Grades K-2)
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00
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, gardens, and meadow. Each month may include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. Our focus is on child-led, outdoor play.
Thursdays: March 6, 13, & 20
This series is:$45 per member child,$60 per non-member child
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

STEM Club (Grades K - 4)
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list
Each week we will explore a different theme as we ask questions and search for answers through observation, investigation, and experimentation. We will build hot air balloons, launch rockets, bend light, create electricity, and more.
Thursdays: March 6 – April 10
This 6-part series is:$90 per member,$120 per non-member
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register for the Wait List Here

Nature Explorers (Ages 3 - 5)
2025-03-06 13:30 - 15:00
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 our woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow. This child-led afternoon of outdoor play may include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. Our focus is on child-led, outdoor play.
Thursdays:March 6, 13, & 20
This series is:$45 per member,$60 per non-member
Registration is required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

Animal Care Club: Winter Session (Grades 2-4)
2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:00
Did you know New Pond Farm has more than farm animals? Join the Animal Care Club and learn how to care for the many reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and invertebrates that live in the Learning Center. Club members will make salads for turtles, clean snake enclosures, exercise bunnies, wrangle crickets and much more!
Wednesdays: March 5 – April 9
This 6-part drop-off program is:$90 per member child$120 per non-member child
Registration is required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

Caregiver and Child Series, for children ages 18 - 35 months
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30
A weekly caregiver and child program for our youngest members. Each week we will gather outdoors and spend 90-minutes connecting with nature, and one another, through free play, exploratory walks, live animal encounters, nature crafts, and seasonal stories. This program is held almost entirely outdoors, but we will use our heated Nature Hut and Learning Center when necessary.
Wednesdays: March 5 – April 9
This 6-part program is:$135 per member child/adult pair,$165 per non-member child/adult pair
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

Little Scientists (Ages 3 - 5)
2025-03-04 13:30 - 15:00
Tuesdays:March 4, 11, 18
Designed to spark curiosity, this playful, hands-on program will encourage young learners to ask questions, make observations and engage in simple science experiments.
This program is:$45 per member,$60 per non-member
Registration required, space is limited.
Please Register Here

Storytime for Children with Adults, Ages 1 - 5
2025-03-04 10:30 - 11:15
Join us each month 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. This program will include an outdoor component – please dress accordingly.
This program is:$10 per member,$15 per non-member.Adults and siblings under 1 are free.
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Afternoons at the Farm (Grades 2 - 4)
2025-03-03 15:00 - 16:30
An afterschool program filled with a variety of fun activities around the farm. This 6-part series will include hikes, animal care, cooking, science, games, and more!
Mondays: March 3 – April 7(WITH BUS SERVICE FROM REDDING ELEMENTARY
This 6-part session is:$135 per member,$180 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here
