May 2019
Prescott Farm – Big Backyard Series
2019 Our Big Backyard Series Track Detectives Saturday, January 12, 2019; 10:00-11:30 Explore Prescott Farm and look for tracks, scat, hair and other clues that can help us tell the story of what our animal friends (squirrels, mice, coyotes -- maybe even porcupines and bobcats!) are up to in the winter! Let's Go Owling! Friday, February 15, 2019; **6:00-7:30pm** Have you ever heard an owl call that sounds like “Who-cooks-for-you-who-cooks-for-you-all?” That's a barred owl! This time of year they are…
Find out more »The Big Backyard Series Continues at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
The Forest in Bloom! from 10 am - 11:30am Our gardens are coming to life again and a treasure trove of lesser-known wildflowers are also popping up in the woods. Join us to discover these beautiful wonders of spring! $8/person ($6 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 2 participants per party (adult must accompany child). Held rain or shine! For families with children ages 7-11 REGISTER ONLINE Others to Follow: June 22; 10:00-11:30 - Spring at the Pond: Spring is…
Find out more »Woods Walk with the Herbalist at Prescott Farm
May 25, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH 03246, USA In this gentle walk you will learn the uses of the forest plants and woods lore of the NH woodlands. Discover the "hidden" treasure of food, medicine, and wisdom the woodland holds for us. Learn how to see the woods through an Herbalist's eyes. Guest Instructor: Melissa Morrison $20 (FREE for Upgraded Members!) REGISTER ONLINE Other upcoming programs in this…
Find out more »Polliwogs Weekly Programs at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
Polliwogs Weekly Program Resumes! A fun group for the littlest explorers among us! Join us Wednesday mornings 10:30 - 12 and bring along your favorite grown-up to explore the forests, fields and gardens around Prescott Farm. May 1st - Bright New Beginnings: Deer fawn, fox kits, bear cubs, and many young mammals are seeing the world for the first time. What are they seeing? Search for signs of spring, just like a fawn, kit, or cub, while we explore Prescott…
Find out more »Beginner 5K with a Naturalist – Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
Have you always wanted to run a 5K race? Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the refreshing spring weather? Whatever your motivation, come join us on the trails at Prescott Farm! Designed for beginners, or those looking to get back into running, this 6-week program will include group walk and running sessions led by our own Environmental Educator (and runner), Andie. Discover the forest as it reawakens from winter while reaching your goals. A list…
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July 2019
Our Big Backyard Series at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
Our Big Backyard Series continues~ $8/person ($6 Members; FREE for Upgraded Members!) Min. 2 participants per party (adult must accompany child). Held rain or shine! For families with children ages 7-11 REGISTER ONLINE July 27; 10:00-11:30 - Pollinators: Summer: Pollinators are amazing! These insects, birds and other critters are essential for plants to produce the bounty of fruits and vegetables that we eat every day! Come learn more abou them and things we can do to help protect them. August…
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