2010 Summer Programs at Green Meadow Farm

Little Farmers Ages 3—5 with parent Introduces children to the livestock raised on the farm. We will focus on a different group of animals each session: birds, sheep, pigs and insects. We will be doing up-close watering and feeding and will participate in hands-on activities, stories, songs and more. There will be some walking about, so dress for the weather. The kids will meet in the greenhouse when it is too rainy to stay outside. Cost $40 per session

  • Session 1A: Thursdays, June10, 17, 24, July 1 from 3 pm—4 pm
  • Session 1B: Fridays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2 from 9 am—1 0am
  • Session 2A: Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 3 pm—4 pm
  • Session 2B: Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 9 am—10 am
  • Session 3A: Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 3 pm—4 pm
  • Session 3B: Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 from 9 am—10 am

 

Farmer’s Helper Ages 6-11 Gives students an opportunity to see where their food really comes from and to participate in getting it table-ready. They will care for the animals (feeding, watering, carrying hay and other supplies), plant and tend a raised bed with their group, and sometimes join the farm crew in the fields for weeding and harvesting. They will be encouraged to keep a journal of their experiences. The kids will meet in the greenhouse when it is too rainy to stay outside. Bug spray may be needed. Cost $60 per session.

  • Session 1A: Thursdays, June10, 17, 24, July 1 from 9 am—10:30 am
  • Session 1B: Fridays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2 from 10:30 am—Noon
  • Session 2A: Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9 am—10:30 am
  • Session 2B: Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 10:30 am—Noon
  • Session 3A: Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 am—10:30 am
  • Session 3B: Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:30 am—Noon
Summerquest Camp for kids aed 5-14 at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday, May 5

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

Kids can meet the barnyard animals and hear a story at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts.
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on the farm. We will engage in...
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Wednesday, May 6

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Mini Movers at North Shore Children's Museum

Things to do for children in Peabody MA
Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs
7:00 pm

Thursday, May 7

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday, May 8

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, May 9

Beavers at Dusk

Join us as we look for elusive river mammals at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Photo: American Beaver ©Scott Santino
Wetlands are home to many fascinating creatures, including beavers. These elusive animals are mainly active at dawn and dusk. As the sun sets, we will visit wetlands in search of beavers, explore an active beaver lodge, and listen for the slap of a tail on the pond. While walking through the...
6:30 am to 8:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Teen Naturalist Club at IRWS: Spring/Summer Series

Join Mass Audubon for their Teen Naturalist Club at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield Massachusetts!
Explore a variety of local ecosystems such as a salt marsh, a freshwater river, or a tide pool on the beach. Take part in wildlife data collection in tide pools and vernal pools and engage in conservation projects such as a macroinvertebrate study or a horseshoe crab count in this exciting science...
8:00 am to 5:00 pm