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Members Only: June SM&NC Open Evening-REGISTRATION CLOSED
Members Only: June SM&NC Open Evening-REGISTRATION CLOSED
SM&NC Members, join us for a chance to hang out here after hours this June! Nature’s Playground, Heckscher Farm and Heckscher WILD! will be open for you to visit, so pack a picnic dinner and dine on the meadow. See what the animals do after hours and take a special 10th anniversary Heckscher WILD!-themed trivia…
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Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. Our Open Farm Evenings are designed for kids, adults and families who would benefit from the ability to explore and experience Heckscher Farm outside of traditional programming. These after-hours farm experiences offer participants freedom to move throughout the…
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SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back! The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with…
Orchestra Lumos at the SM&NC: The Garden of Adonis
Orchestra Lumos at the SM&NC: The Garden of Adonis
As an Orchestra Lumos partner and Small Space Series host, we are delighted to present The Garden of Adonis in our Knobloch Family Farmhouse. About this performance Kathleen Nester, flute Amy Berger, harp This varied program demonstrates the versatility of this much-loved instrumental combination. This concert is generously sponsored by Bill and Cate Leach. Musical Program to include…
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Junior Curator: Summer Session 1
Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be…
Junior Curator: Summer Session 1
Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be…
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Online Member Registration Opens for Most Summer Programs
Online Member Registration Opens for Most Summer Programs
Online Member Registration Opens for Most Summer Programs
Painting with Tools
Painting with Tools
We’ll tour our latest exhibition, Tools as Art: Work and Play, and then put some tools to work ourselves to create some art! Using hammers, brushes and other items, participants will put their skills to the test to make masterpieces to take home. Each ticket includes one adult & one child. Limited to 10 participant…
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Sourdough Starters-FULL
Sourdough Starters-FULL
Our Director of Education, Lisa, has been wanting to make a sourdough starter. Join her and start your own to take home! While you’ll need to continue caring for your starter at home, we’ll provide you with all the materials and directions to feed it for the first week or so. We’ll also send you…
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SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back! The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with…
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Heckscher Farm Tour
Heckscher Farm Tour
Drop-in Tuesdays this Summer! Take a farmer-led tour to meet some of our Heckscher Farm residents! Meets at Heckscher WILD! porch Tuesdays, July 1 – August 5 10 – 10:45 am Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE w/Admission
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Building Stations
Building Stations
Drop-in Wednesdays this Summer! Join us for hands-on building time using LEGO, Straws & Connectors, and other builders. Meets at Otter Outdoor Classroom. Wednesdays, July 2 – August 13 2 – 2:45 pm Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE w/Admission
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