Fall Programs at Newton Community Farm – MA

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Taylor in Gardening, Livestock, Local Food, Small Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Workshops // 0 Comments

Fall Programs at Newton Community Farm – 2019

KIDS AT THE FARM: FALL 2019

Dig. Learn. Grow.

Registration now OPEN

Fall is a time of bounty at Newton Community Farm. Help maintain the learning garden, harvest for healthy snacks, care for our farm chickens and engage in hands-on education in an authentic farm setting.

All Fall programs at Newton Community Farm take place on the farm at 303 Nahanton Street, Newton. There is street parking available on Winchester Street (just before the bike rack and just past the red farm stand) and on Nahanton Street on either side of the farm driveway. Please do NOT park in the farm driveway as that area is reserved for staff and handicapped parking.

Preregistration is required for all programs at Newton Community Farm, unless otherwise noted.

Join our Friend of the Farm program at the Seed Sower ($70) level or above and receive 10% off all children & family programs in 2019. You must join the Friend of the Farm program before registering to receive the discount. All discounts are applied at checkout.

Farm Babies (under 2.5 with an adult)
Farm Sprouts (ages 2.5 – 5 with an adult)
Farm Tuesdays (ages 7-11)
Halloween on the Farm (family event)

NEW! Farm Babies (under 2.5 with an adult)
It’s never too early to connect your kids to the farm! In this brand new program for tots not yet old enough for Farm Sprouts, we’ll engage in interactive farm-themed story time, movement and songs followed by time to socialize with others and free play for the kids. This program will take place outdoors when weather allows and in the historic barn, as needed.

Wednesdays 10:00-11:00AM register here
September 11 – November 20 (no class October 9)
Saturdays 9:00-10:00AM (1st Saturday of the month) register here
September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, 2019

Fee: $7 per child when registering in advance; $10/child for drop-in
Registration is preferred but NOT required for this program.

Farm Sprouts (ages 2.5 – 5 with an adult)
This program for toddlers with an adult caregiver fosters curiosity through experiential learning. Build a healthy foundation for a lifelong relationship with real food and the natural world. Enjoy outdoor exploration of the learning garden, animal encounters, story time, songs, and craft projects. Class will meet on the colorful mat near the learning garden or in the big red barn in bad weather.

Fall Sprouts (Thursdays) register here
This 8-week program meets Thursdays 10:00-11:00AM
September 12 – October 31, 2019.
Fee: $96 per child for 8-week program; $15/child for individual sessions

Late Fall Sprouts (Tuesdays) register here
This 5-week program meets Tuesdays 10:00-11:00AM
October 29 – November 26.
Fee: $60 per child for 5-week program; $15/child for individual sessions

Saturday Sprouts register here
1st Saturday of the month 10:00-11:00AM
September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, 2019
(Register for one, two, three, or all four classes)
Fee: $48/child for four-class pass; $15/child for individual class

Registration for Farm Sprouts classes is open up to 24 hours before each session. There is no charge for adult caregivers and a max. of 3 children per adult.

Farm Tuesdays (ages 7-11)
This program for elementary-school kids meets weekly on early-release Tuesday afternoons. Kids will harvest from the learning garden, care for our chickens and help prepare the garden for the colder weather. Rain or shine we’ll spend most of the afternoon outdoors learning about the farm, working in the garden, playing games and making snacks.

Back to School mini-session register here
3-week session meets Tuesdays 1:30-3:00PM, September 10, 17, 24
Fee: $60 per child

Fall Session register here
5-week session meets Tuesdays 1:30-3:00PM, October 29 – November 26
Fee: $100 per child

Halloween on the Farm (family event) register here
Friday, November 1, 2019
3:00 – 5:00PM
This fun-filled, family event includes crafts, games, music and spooky stories. It is the perfect way to continue your Halloween celebrations and show off those costumes. This event is designed for children of all ages with accompanying adults. Rain or shine!

Fee: $10 per child
no charge for adults; maximum 3 children per adult

Having trouble with registration for Fall Programs at Newton Community Farm? Contact the Director of Education at education@newtoncommunityfarm.org or call the farm office: (617) 916-9655 for assistance.