Above: Chestnut Hill Farm is holding events for all ages on a range of recreational, nature education, and farming related activities. (images cropped from TTOR photos**)
I’m sharing the upcoming events at Chestnut Hill Farm over the next two months.
All of these Chestnut Hill Farm events require pre-registration and include a fee. (Fees below are member/non-member. You can find membership details here.)
Events are organized below first by those for adults or all ages/families, followed by ones specifically for children (with or without parents).
Below are the basic details (mostly in their words, but edited by me for brevity). Click links for the full descriptions (or visit here for all of their upcoming programs at the farm).
Hiking & Nature Education for Adults/All Ages
Peek in the Pond at Chestnut Hill Farm
All ages
Saturday, July 8th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
This is a family-friendly program best suited for families with children ages 6 and up. Did you know that many of the winged or amphibian creatures we see begin their lives in the water of ponds and vernal pools? Join a Trustees Ranger to find things like dragonfly nymphs, tadpoles, salamander nymphs, and more. (Adult $20/$25, child $12/$15)
For details and to register, click here.
Finding Fungi Guided Mushroom Hike
All ages
Saturday, July 15th & August, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
At this fun and educational Finding Fungi Guided Mushroom Hunt we’ll review several methods beginners can use to identify and group similar fungi together, tips and tricks for locating mushrooms in seemingly barren forests and fields and learn how to connect with mycology wherever you live or travel. (Adult $20/$25, child $12/$15)
For details and to register, click here.
Hike with Goats at Chestnut Hill Farm
All ages
Saturdays and Sundays through October, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am
Take a leisurely hike through Chestnut Hill Farm’s beautiful grounds and trails, accompanied by one or more of our friendly goats! Goats are naturally playful and curious creatures. They love to follow the leader and stick together, which makes them perfect hiking companions! Hiking with goats is a fun and unique way to spend some time in nature and make some cuddly goat friends at the same time. ($76/$96 per family)
For details and to register, click here. [Note: This event has frequently been filling up weeks in advance since it launched earlier this spring. As of this morning, dates were available beginning July 15th.]
Wild Medicinals Foraging Workshop
Adults only
Saturday, July 29th 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Learn to appreciate the medicinal and edible uses of plants, both those grown intentionally and those sprouting up in the wild of their own accord. In this leisurely walk at Chestnut Hill Farm, medicinal herbalist Alex Klein will share how to fucus on identifying wild food and medicine in the garden and in surrounding woodlands, as well as teach proper harvesting techniques. ($24/$30)
For details and to register, click here.
Field to Flower: Harvesting, Cutting and Bouquet Making
Ages 13 and up
Thursday, July 13th & August 17th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Learn harvest techniques in our Pick-Your-Own flower garden and dive into the different elements of a bouquet, seasonal color palates, and how to make your bouquet last in the vase. You will be provided the tools and materials to harvest and bring home a 30 stem bouquet. ($40/$50)
For details and to register, click here.
Monarch Migratory Meander Guided Hike
All ages
Saturday, August 19th, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
As you walk the gentle loop, learn about the natural cycles of migration and metamorphosis in the Monarchs’ lives. Meet Monarch caterpillars and adult butterflies up close and examine the chrysalis where their amazing transformation takes place. Learn about efforts in the scientific community to protect this newly endangered species and actions your family can take. (Adult $20/$25, child $12/$15)
For details and to register, click here.
Programs for Children
Family Farm Yoga
For children ages 4-8 participating with parents/guardians
Join us for Children’s Mindful Yoga Adventures. No experience is necessary. ($24/$30 per adult-child pair)
A Teddy Bear Picnic
Thursday, July 27th 6:00 – 7:00 pm
We’ll use our imaginations to go for a walk through the woods and have a Teddy Bear Picnic! Please bring a teddy bear to class.
A Trip to the Farm
Thursday, August 10th 6:00 – 7:00 pm
We’ll soak up the last days of summer and celebrate a day at the farm!
For details and to register, click here.
Chestnut Hill Farm Camp
For children ages 5-10
June 26th – August 18th, weeklong camps on weekdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Authentic farm chores provide our daily structure. We will feed and care for the goats and sheep. We will seed, plant, water, weed, and harvest vegetables, flowers, and herbs from our learning garden. . . Each week will include opportunities for nature play, including tree climbing and shelter building. Through observation and exploration, we will witness the amazing life in the unique habitats of the forests and fields. Ultimately, campers will find a place in the natural world that they can call their own. ($450/$550 per week)
For details and to register, click here. You can also read my dedicated post here.
*For each of the Chestnut Hill Farm programs:
- For the most up-to-date information or weather cancellations for this and other programs, follow Chestnut Hill Farm’s Facebook page.
- Because it is a working farm, dogs aren’t permitted on the property.
**(all photos are copied from TTOR website events pages or Chestnut Hill Farm’s Facebook posts/events)
