New Pond Farm Education Center

November Nature Explorers (Grades K-2)
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
3 Thursdays, 3 times per month November 6, 13, & 20
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
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Pour and Sip with Christy Bonaiuto
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
Christy’s pour painting classes are all about joyful exploration, creative flow, and letting go of perfection. With vibrant color, playful techniques, and a touch of unpredictability, each participant creates a one-of-a-kind abstract piece—no experience needed! Whether you’re swirling paint with tools or your hands, you’ll leave with art that’s as unique and expressive as you are.
This Program is:$40 per member,$50 per non-member
Registration required.

Cookies & Crafting (Grades 2-4)
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:30
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
Registration required.
Please Register Here

November Storytime for Children with Adults (Ages 1 - 5)
2025-11-09 09:30 - 10:30
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.
Includes an outdoor component – please dress accordingly.
This program is:$10 per member child,$15 per non-member child.(Adults and siblings under 1 are free)
Registration required.

November Jr Staff: Animal Caretaker (Grades 5-12)
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:30
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 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 required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Afternoons at the Farm (Grades 2-4): Session 2
2025-11-10 15:15 - 16:45
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
With Bus Service From Redding Elementary School!6 Mondays: November 10 – December 15
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 program is:$90 per member child,$120 per non-member child
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Whittled Keychain (Grades 9 - 12)
2025-11-11 13:00
Learn fundamental whittling techniques while carving your own one-of-a-kind wooden keychain.
This program is:$25 per member,$30 per non-member
Registration required.

On the Farm (Grades 5-8): STEM & Nature
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00
With Bus Service from John Read Middle School!5 Tuesdays: November 11 – December 16 (no class 11/18)
Enjoy everything New Pond Farm’s 102-acres has to offer from science to nature to gardening to cooking! This is a great opportunity for middle school students to try new skills and learn more about the natural world through science experiments, identification, and tasting!
This 5-part program is:$75 per member,$100 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Needlework Drop-in
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and other fiber arts projects. We will gather around the fireplace and share stories, ideas, and advice as we each work on our own projects. Open to all experience levels. Come be inspired, meet new friends, and learn something new. Light refreshments will be provided.
This program is:Free
Registration requested.
Please Register Here

In Season: Baking on the Farm- Pie Crusts
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00
Go into the holiday season with confidence and be the one to volunteer to bring pie! In addition to the classic, buttery and flaky crust, we will also do free-form galettes and a classic sweet tart dough. No experience needed – just a love of baked goods and a desire to learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Led by local baker Maisie Todd Wallick.
This program is:$50 per member,$60 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here

In the Kitchen: Fall Soup & Savory Crackers (Grades K-4)
2025-11-14 16:30 - 18:00
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
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
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Stargazing
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Bring lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a low-tech night of stargazing. With cups of farm fresh hot cocoa in hand, we will turn our gaze skyward in search of fall constellations. Part science, part folklore – this relaxed evening will include the sharing of myths and legends behind common constellations.
*This program is designed for adults and families with school aged children
This program is:$20 per member family,$25 per non-member family
Registration required.

NPF Walking Group: Fall Foliage
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Step into the seasons with New Pond Farm’s new walking group. Join us throughout the year for seasonal walks along the trails and around the property. Learn basic hiking tips and principles while experiencing the natural beauty of New Pond Farm. Led by educator, explorer, and New Pond Farm Board member Tim Keyes.
This program is:Free
Registration Required.
Please Register Here

November Family Farm Chores
2025-11-15 14:30 - 15:30
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
Dress for the outdoors and join farmers Mike and 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. After watching the milking process you might consider visiting the Dairy Annex to take home a delicious after-chores dairy treat.
Members only!
This program is:$10 per family
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Early Dismissal Adventures- Animal Adventures (Grades K-4)
2025-11-18 12:00 - 14:30
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
School’s out early, why not spend the afternoon at New Pond Farm? Each afternoon will have a different theme and be a combination of indoor and outdoor activities.
This program is:$30 per member child,$40 per non-member child
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Nature Trivia Night
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:30
New Pond Farm is hosting its first ever Nature Trivia Night! Join us for an evening of fun, facts, and friendly competition as we explore the worlds of science, nature, farming, and more. Great prizes, good company, and plenty of surprises await!
Put together a team (maximum of 6 people) or join one when you arrive
This program for Adults is:FREE
Registration required
Please Register Here

Early Dismissal Adventures- Science Adventures (Grades K-4)
2025-11-19 12:00 - 14:30

Needlework Drop-in
2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a relaxing morning of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and other fiber arts projects. We will gather around the fireplace and share stories, ideas, and advice as we each work on our own projects. Open to all experience levels. Come be inspired, meet new friends, and learn something new. Light refreshments will be provided.
This program is:Free
Registration requested.
Please Register Here

Early Dismissal Adventures- Outdoor Adventures (Grades K-4)
2025-11-20 12:00 - 14:30

Lino Carving
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:00
Local creative Chanel Rose will lead participants through the process of linoleum block hand printing as students learn the basic techniques and then move on to create their own custom-carved block. Each student will leave with their own original framed print.
This program is:$35 per member,$40 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Wreath Making for Adults
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 13:30
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
Join us for a festive Wreath Making Workshop where you’ll craft your own beautiful wreath to celebrate the season! Bring your friends, your favorite beverages, a pair of clippers, and a creative mindset—we’ll provide the greenery, decorations, and good cheer. Light refreshments will be served.
This program is:$70 per member,$80 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Needlework Drop-in
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and other fiber arts projects. We will gather around the fireplace and share stories, ideas, and advice as we each work on our own projects. Open to all experience levels. Come be inspired, meet new friends, and learn something new. Light refreshments will be provided.
This program is:Free
Registration requested.

December Nature Explorers (Ages 3 - 5)
2025-12-04 13:30 - 15:00
3 Thursdays: December 4, 11, & 18
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 program is:$45 per member,$60 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Nature Explorers (Grades K-2)
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
3 Thursdays: December 4, 11, & 18
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 program is:$45 per member child,$60 per non-member child
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Pysanky for the Holidays
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30
Celebrate the winter season with the traditional art of pysanky—A Ukrainian wax-resist egg decorating artform—by making a festive holiday ornament! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use a kistka, apply beeswax designs, and layer dyes to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Ages 15+.
This program is:$35 per member,$40 per non-member
Registration required.
Please Register Here

Caroling in the Barn with the Animals (NEW DATE)
2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:00
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
Begin the holiday season on a joyous note. Join us in the main barn as we sit on hay bales surrounded by cows and sheep and are led in song by talented musicians. Homemade treats and farm fresh hot chocolate will be served.
Members only!
This program is:$10 per member(Children age 3 and under are free)
Registration required. Seating is limited.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

Family Wreath Making
2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:30
This program is FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
An assortment of fresh greens, holly, seed pods, ribbons, and adornments will be waiting for your family as you work together to create a one-of-a-kind wreath that is guaranteed to bring joy to the whole family during this festive season.
This program is:$70 per member family,$80 per non-member family
Registration required.
Please Register Here for the Wait List

In Season: Baking on the Farm- Holiday Cookie Boxes
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:30
Join local baker Maisie Todd Wallick for a non-stress baking series serving up some of the season’s best. No experience needed- just a love for baked goods and a desire to learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
This program is:$50 per member,$70 per non-member
Registration required.
