Farm Day is a once-a-week program that offers families the opportunity to spend time together learning about nature and farm life. Our farm is a diverse ecosystem, with animals, plants, and pollinators that all rely on each other for the health of the whole.  The farm relies on people, too: caring for the farm keeps it resilient and productive. In return, the farm gives us food, honey, fiber, and plant materials, which we process and use in ways that allow us to live more sustainably. For us, it’s a joy to find a balance with nature in a place so beautiful! The farm is an ideal environment for teaching skills that promote self-care, self-reliance, and environmental stewardship. 

The program takes place during the school week, and is ideal for home school families. A morning session (9:30am to 11:30am) includes farm observations, interactions with animals, and an activity or craft. These activities change with the seasons, but may include: honey processing, candle-making, soap-making, seeding and harvesting, composting, canning and food preservation, animal care. sewing and needlework, distilling plant essences, and more. Optionally, families can sign up for an extended session (9:30am to 1:00pm) that includes a farm lunch. Lunch is an opportunity to collect or forage ingredients and learn cooking skills and techniques.

Farm Day is open to children between the ages of 4 and 9 and a parent or guardian. Please note that the parent or guardian attends each session! Shared parent/child experience is an important part of our program. In order to make sure that each child gets individual attention, there is a maximum of three children per session.