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Come Experience Our Farm Programs
School Programs
Our farm programs at Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Heckscher Farm are designed to share with students the wonders and workings of the agricultural world. We conduct programs for school aged children Monday - Friday during the school year. Schedule a special program for your group!
Teachers can schedule visits and special programs through the Museum's Education Department at 203-322-1646.
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Down on the Farm
Curator's Choice
Dairy Delight |
Early American Farm Life
Fabulous Fibers: A Wild and Wooly Workshop |
Root, Shoots, and Edible Fruits
In the Garden
Apple Cidering
Maple Sugaring |
Junior Curator Programs
Junior Curator Programs
Click here for full schedule and registration form. | First established in 1949, our Junior Curator Program is a unique opportunity for children, ages 10-14 years old, to experience life on a real farm. The program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on the Heckscher Farm. The Junior Curator Program is the Museum's junior volunteer program and consists of five sessions.
Classes combine information with hands on animal care and handling. Each class covers a separate animal group found on the Heckscher Farm. For example, in one class students learn the history of domestic goats, breed identification, basic physiology and health care, and handling techniques. The course includes behind-the-scenes farm tours and lots of hands-on experiences Upon completion of this program, each student is eligible to become a volunteer Junior Curator on the Heckscher Farm.
For more information, contact the Farm at 203.977.6529 or email vmarr@stamfordmuseum.org
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
- Gardening
- Maple sugaring (February - March)
- Docent programs
- Teaching
For more information, contact Cathryn Oulighan at 203.977.6530, or email volunteer@stamfordmuseum.org.
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