In March we watch as the natural world transitions from winter to spring. Children ages 3-8 will explore, adventure, make discoveries, cook, create, and more with us on the Farm!
March 13 - March 24, 2023
Ages 3-5 and 6-8*
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
9:00 am - 12:00pm
(no programs 3/22 for ages 6-
Each day is a different theme!
When you sign up for five or more days you'll receive a 15% discount!*
We offer discounts to members.
Everyone can choose the price level that works best for their family using our tiered pricing model.
Monday, March 11
When you think of farming, children may only think of the fruits and vegetables that grow close to the ground and not the tall, quiet trees of surrounding forests. Children will soon discover how sap (or even bark) from some of these trees is turned into sweet syrup and the needles and bark of other trees make a soothing tea, all knowledge passed down by the indigenous people that first lived on these lands. During this day, children will learn the process of maple sugaring and making teas, harvesting, boiling, and tasting throughout. They will also listen to stories, play winter games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Friday, March 13
Monday, March 18
Our farm animals are full of energy during the promise of early spring. Though there still may be a chill in the air, what warms these animals the most is having children visit and help take care of them. And there are many other animals to discover in the habitats around us, playing in the fresh air or simply looking for food among the budding plants and signs of new green. The joy of these visits and the discovery of scurrying, bounding, flitting, and soaring wildlife (or the tracks they left behind) will fill this spring morning at the farm. Children will also listen to stories, play games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Tuesday, March 12
Wednesday, March 20
The early spring woods are - alive with sounds, sights, smells, and textures that will thrill children as they explore the many trails surrounding the farm, crossing brooks and marshes and passing other fascinating areas. And if they are lucky, they might see the first signs of salamanders and frogs in the vernal pools. Children will also listen to stories, play spring games, have boat races in the rushing stream, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Wednesday, March 13
Tiny creatures have been hard at work all winter long!
Children will have fun learning about these little critters (and see what new friends are emerging in spring) that turn garbage into 'gold,' nurturing our soil, and helping our crops to grow. They will dig in and sift through looking for life, eyes wide with amazement with each discovery and even by the heat that these decomposers create as they work. And not only is this life in the farm’s compost piles but also in the woods. Children will also listen to stories, play spring games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Tuesday, March 19
March is a time of snow melt and rain that fill our world with water. Children will explore water on the farm, how it shapes the world, how it moves things, and how it changes.
Thursday, March 14
Thursday, March 21
As spring emerges, so do the animals - and local fairies and gnomes! Children will explore the farm, woods, and meadows in search of traces of these elusive and magical creatures. Maybe they will find footprints, a home, or even catch a glimpse of one skipping or flitting through the trees. Then children will build cozy homes for the magical creatures that live closer to them. Children will also listen to stories, play spring games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Friday, March 22
Children will not only learn about planting and caring for seasonal vegetables and fruits, such as sugar snap peas, and what helps them grow into healthy, organic food, they will also explore the connections every garden has with the rest of nature and even ourselves. Children will also listen to stories, play games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Monday, March 11
Our farm animals are full of energy during the promise of early spring. Though there still may be a chill in the air, what warms these animals the most is having children visit and help take care of them. And there are many other animals to discover in the habitats around us, playing in the fresh air or simply looking for food among the budding plants and signs of new green. The joy of these visits and the discovery of scurrying, bounding, flitting, and soaring wildlife (or the tracks they left behind) will fill this spring morning at the farm. Children will also listen to stories, play games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Tuesday, March 12
When you think of farming, children may only think of the fruits and vegetables that grow close to the ground and not the tall, quiet trees of surrounding forests. Children will soon discover how sap (or even bark) from some of these trees is turned into sweet syrup and the needles and bark of other trees make a soothing tea, all knowledge passed down by the indigenous people that first lived on these lands. During this day, children will learn the process of maple sugaring and making teas, harvesting, boiling, and tasting throughout. They will also listen to stories, play winter games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Wednesday, March 13
As spring emerges, so do the animals - and local fairies and gnomes! Children will explore the farm, woods, and meadows in search of traces of these elusive and magical creatures. Maybe they will find footprints, a home, or even catch a glimpse of one skipping or flitting through the trees. Then children will build cozy homes for the magical creatures that live closer to them. Children will also listen to stories, play spring games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Thursday, March14
Through a combination of written clues, identification traits, and other natural signs, children will try to gather as many scavenger hunt items and specimens as possible, They will then design their own scavenger hunts for others to follow and solve.
Friday, March 15
Children will learn different primitive techniques for building shelters in the woods and then put those techniques to use as they build their own versions out of branches, vines, reeds, leaves, and more.
Monday, March 18
Children will not only learn about planting and caring for seasonal vegetables and fruits, such as sugar snap peas, and what helps them grow into healthy, organic food, they will also explore the connections every garden has with the rest of nature and even ourselves. Children will also listen to stories, play games, and take home a project to remember their experience.
Tuesday, March 19
Children will learn how to use compasses and maps to find their way through the extensive woods surrounding the farm to a treasure hidden at the end.
Wednesday, March 20
Children will use natural materials to create homes for fairies, gnomes, and other magical creatures that live on the farm or at their own homes.
Thursday, March 21
There’s nothing like warm food on a winter day, except for when you work with others around an outdoor brick oven or propane stove to create these flavors. Recipes will include cold-weather favorites like soups, baked goods, and teas. Children will learn about cooking basics, including kitchen safety, with a focus on how to prepare foods in a way that is both delicious and health-promoting.
We strive to make educational programming accessible to all ages. Tiered pricing allows families to choose the price that is right for their family, while also becoming more aware of the costs associated with putting on educational programs for each child.
This program is voluntary and families are free to choose the tier that best suits their financial situation.
If your family is able to choose a higher tier, it allows more children to access programming. Your support allows Friends of Holly Hill Farm to better utilize the charitable contributions we need to operate our non profit organization and continue with our mission of growing food for our community, educating all ages, and caring for this precious land.
What are the tiers?
Tier A: Cost to run program + contribution to support tiered pricing
Tier B: Cost to run program
Tier C: Reduced price
If your family is unable to meet Tier C pricing, they can apply for additional scholarship funding through the Frank H. White Scholarship Fund.
Tier A
$52 member / $57 non-member
Tier B
$45 member / $50 non-member
Tier C
$38 member / $43 non-member
Save 15% when you register your child for five or more days!***
***To receive your 15% discount: Register your child for 5+ days. Complete and pay for registration. Email our office and we will refund you your discount! programs@hollyhillfarm.org.