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Trick or Treat at the Farm
Trick or Treat at the Farm
Ten sessions between October 22-31* 5-6 pm | Rain or shine Ages 2-10 *10/31 session is from 4-5 pm *Please read the program information carefully before registering* Join us for a new take on a traditional favorite! Put on your costume and come for our trick or treat hunt on Heckscher Farm. Check in and…
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Vacation Break Out Day: Election on the Farm
Vacation Break Out Day: Election on the Farm
Come cast your vote for your favorite farm animal and help us to celebrate another successful harvest season on Heckscher Farm! Meet some of the candidates up close, plant an herb garden for the winter, see how farmers process wool in the off-season and more. We’ll keep activities outside as much as possible. Join us…
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Animals for All: Caring for Critters
Animals for All: Caring for Critters
We are thrilled to announce a new series of opportunities open only to families of students with disabilities. Join us for evening “open farms” or hands-on animal care programs. We strive to make our site and programs more accessible to all visitors. Animals for All has been made possible by funding from Abilis and the Dorr…
Outdoor Sunset Yoga
Outdoor Sunset Yoga
Overlook Terrace, Knobloch Family Farmhouse Back by popular demand, enjoy outdoor sunset yoga with a view of Heckscher Farm, led by Carol Shwidock, Certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, Occupational Therapist, Reiki Master, and owner of Harmony Yoga Studio. Classes will be held outside the Knobloch Family Farmhouse on our beautiful Overlook Terrace. Space is limited for…
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Vacation Drop-off Days
Vacation Drop-off Days
For ages 5-9 No school? No problem! Join us for a half-day of fun with our Environmental Education Staff! We’ll explore the forest, visit with our live animals, try our hands at science experiments, create some great art and more! Limited to 10 children ages 5-9. Members: $35/child/day | Non-members: $40/child/day REGISTER - registration opens to SM&NC…
Farm it Yourself: Amazing Apples
Farm it Yourself: Amazing Apples
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our local apples! Try some different types of apples to see which you prefer, create some apple crafts, and make your own (unpasteurized) apple cider and quick baked apples to take home! Families will rotate through different stations and work as a group to try everything! Limited to…
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Fall Mini Home School Day: Build it, Make it!
Fall Mini Home School Day: Build it, Make it!
Join us for a mini-session of some of our favorite things! Hit our building stations lab to create with LEGOs, straws & connectors, and other builders. Create our favorite slimes in a Slime Lab. Meet some animal builders and breakers and create some artist trading cards in the style of our current exhibition, The Artistry…
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Members ONLY! Winter Farm Strolls
Members ONLY! Winter Farm Strolls
Raindates: December 17 & 18 Join us for a chance to say good night to our animals as we stroll the farm at night! We’ll share a reading of our Good Night, Heckscher Farm book and then visit a number of barns and pastures to see how the animals settle in for the evening. We’ll…
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Holiday Market & Exhibition Opening
Holiday Market & Exhibition Opening
Come start (or finish!) your holiday shopping at our Holiday Market, featuring the hand-crafted work of local artisans. Join us for our Opening Reception to meet and greet Jacques. Shop our Market’s variety of handmade work by local artisans. Hand-signed commemorative exhibition posters will be available for purchase — a beautiful holiday gift! Come meet Jacques…
“The Artistry of Jacques Pepin” Opening Reception with the Artist & Holiday Artisan Market
“The Artistry of Jacques Pepin” Opening Reception with the Artist & Holiday Artisan Market
Join us for our Opening Reception to meet and greet Jacques. Shop our Market’s variety of handmade work by local artisans. Hand-signed commemorative exhibition posters will be available for purchase — a beautiful holiday gift! Come meet Jacques and shop our Holiday Market for handmade artisan products. Goods include Candles, Soaps, Body Scrubs, Skincare Products, Jewelry,…
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Members ONLY! Winter Farm Strolls
Members ONLY! Winter Farm Strolls
Raindates: December 17 & 18 Join us for a chance to say good night to our animals as we stroll the farm at night! We’ll share a reading of our Good Night, Heckscher Farm book and then visit a number of barns and pastures to see how the animals settle in for the evening. We’ll…
1 event,
Members ONLY! Winter Farm Strolls
Members ONLY! Winter Farm Strolls
Raindates: December 17 & 18 Join us for a chance to say good night to our animals as we stroll the farm at night! We’ll share a reading of our Good Night, Heckscher Farm book and then visit a number of barns and pastures to see how the animals settle in for the evening. We’ll…
