Enjoy a day on the farm listening to music, meeting animals and farm equipment, playing games, and more. Don’t miss the 4H calf show and dog agility demonstration. The farm food court features Appleton Farm burgers and cheese as well as ice cream, cider donuts, apple cider, and chowder from local vendors. It’s a fun day out on the farm for the whole family.
Come to the Orchard and meet Johnny Appleseed! Yes, he will be telling his story and spreading apple seeds! (We think he'll even pose for a picture or two!) In addition to meeting Johnny Appleseed, all things apple will be in the farm stand. Pick your own apples to take home!
What creatures live in Salem Harbor? Find out at this Trails & Sails 2012 beach seining demonstration at Waikiki Beach at Winter Island Maritime Park! Salem Sound Coastwatch staff and volunteers will walk a large seining net into the water and then drag it back to shore. We'll lay it out, gather around to examine the catch and talk about what we find. Seining is used by marine scientists to gather information about species living in a body of water. SSCW staff will answer questions and share information about marine habitats and the ecology of Salem Harbor and Salem Sound.
Witness the rhythms and relics of New England's oldest working farm. Walk along bucolic meadows, planted fields, and grazing cattle before visiting historic buildings, including the newly renovated "Old House," and going behind the scenes in the dairy, which is normally closed to the public.
Come tour the Cat Cove Marine Laboratory as part of Trails & Sails 2012! The Cat Cove Marine Laboratory is operated by Salem State University to promote the sustainable use of aquatic resources on the North Shore and elsewhere. Instruction, outreach and research activities are pursued by Laboratory staff. Fish, clams and other "critters" are spawned and reared as part of instructional, restoration and enhancement efforts. Participants will observe aquatic life and will learn how these organisms are used to understand and manage aquatic resources.
Come to Joppa Flats Education Center for an afternoon full of family fun! Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Each program begins at Joppa Flats Education Center with a brief introduction to our theme via slide shows, group activities, or an in-class demonstration.
Green Meadows Farm is having their FREE annual Harvest Fest this year at the end of August. Lots of family activities are planned for full afternoon of fun. Face-painting, an obstacle course, a farm-wide scavenger hunt and a water balloon are just some of the reasons to come celebrate the harvest. There will also be live music throughout the day by the Dixie Cookbooks!
The 6th Annual Tattersall Farm Day celebrates the agricultural heritage of Haverhill, MA. More than 70 vendors will be there, including numerous local farms, crafters, artisans, and community groups. Live music, live animals, hay rides, pony rides, food, and more. Only $5 for an adult ticket, kids under 16 are free.
Enjoy a summer afternoon at Grace Oliver Beach during low tide and discover the living wonders of the sandy coastline. Walk across the mudflats to Crowninshield Island, where we will search for tiny fish, hermit crabs, periwinkles, and other sea creatures living in this delicate habitat. Explore the five-acre island and its unusual variety of landforms, from granite rocks and tidal pools to sandy beach, salt marsh, and wooded hilltop.
