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
Landmark Skills+ Summer Course at Landmark School in Beverly 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, January 20

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.
Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows and rabbits, and find a spot to play under a shady tree in our...
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Wednesday, January 21

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

Thursday, January 22

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

Owl Prowl Hike at Appleton Farms

Learn all about owls at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts for kids older than 12
Join us for a very special evening hike to see the owls who might be out and about in the dark winter woods and fields of Appleton Farms. This hike will take place along the trails of Appleton, known to have multiple species of owls. Before our hike, you’ll learn about wintertime nocturnal animals...
4:15 pm to 5:45 pm

Friday, January 23

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

Winter Family Field Trip: Terrific Animal Tracking

Families will learn about identifying animal tracks at Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport Massachusetts!
Mammals such as squirrels, rabbits and deer leave many signs that they are active in winter. Learn how to interpret the tracks and signs or clues of active animals in winter. Stay active and warm with a group challenge about hibernation. Conduct an experiment about snow insulation.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Kidleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation

Kidleidoscope is a program designed for preschoolers at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus Massachusetts
Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Unraveling Winters Wild Tales - Animal Tracking for Families

Kids will learn about tracks and signs and how they can tell a story at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield Massachusetts!
Welcome to the wild world of animal tracking! Participants will learn how to identify animal tracks by focusing on key details such as number of toes, toenail impressions, and overall size of the print.
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Saturday, January 24

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