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...
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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... |
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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...
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list 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... |
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list Join instructor Kristina Scaviola as she leads your family through creating uniquely dyed eggs utilizing natural materials. Go on a farm tour featuring our chickens as the dye sets. Kristina will also share the origin of this style of egg dying through the lens...
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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... |
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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: April 8, 22, & 29With Bus Service from John... |
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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,$40 per non-member Please Register Here for the Wait List |
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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,$40 per non-member Registration required. Please Register Here for the wait list... |
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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,$40 per non-member Please Register Here for the Wait List |
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Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt
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Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt
This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list Bundle up for one of the most egg-citing events on the farm! Children from toddlers to teens will “hunt” our beautiful pastures and gardens for hand-dyed eggs. Different areas for each age group and great prizes for all! Please bring a basket and dress... |
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list Each year in memory of one of our founding board members, Helen Hermes, we take a leisurely stroll down our stream-side trail to discover some of her favorite spring ephemerals. Trout Lily, Rue Anemone, Dutchman’s Breeches, Trillium, and Spring Beauties will all be here... |
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list This 4-part program focuses on Outdoor Skills and Adventure. Throughout the week participants will learn how to create shelters, read maps, track animals, build and cook over fires, tie knots, and more! This program is:$240 per member,$320 per non-member Registration required. Please Register for... |
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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...
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list 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... |
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An after school 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! 6 Mondays: April 21 - June 2WITH BUS SERVICE FROM REDDING ELEMENTARY! This session is:$135 per member,$180 per non-member Please Register Here |
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list 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...
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list 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...
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list 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, spaces are limited. Please Register Here for the Wait List |
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This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list Put on your rubber boots and grab your flashlight,we are going out to look for amphibians! This annual event is great fun for the whole family. We will search the edges of the marsh and surrounding wetlands for spring peepers, green frogs, pickerel frogs,... |
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The 2025 BioBlitz and City Nature Challenge was a huge success!Thank you to everyone who came out to help us inventory our 102-acres of woodland, meadow, pond, marsh, and stream.We had 685 observations and 234 species identified! Wow! You can see everything that was found here: iNaturalist: 2025 BioBlitz Join an enthusiastic group of scientists...
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This program has been CANCELED, please email info@newpondfarm.org if you have any questions Catch the spring migration by joining expert birder and environmentalist Joe Bear on a leisurely 2-hour walk through our diverse habitats. We will search in open fields, woodlands, and wetlands - seeking those on their way back to their summer breeding grounds....
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Rain or Shine! 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... |
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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... |
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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... |