Billings Farm at Home

February 15, 2024 
10:00AM-11:30AM
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student 

Marvelous Maple  

Dive into the marvelous world of maple!   As we journey through the beautiful forest, we will learn from a National Park Ranger how to identify maple trees.  We will look at historical tools for sugaring and have the chance to taste a delicious treat of Sugar on Snow. 

January 18, 2024 
10:00AM-11:30AM
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student 

Sheep and Wool  

Meet and learn about one of the sheep from our herd.  Explore the different ways that we can make her wool into yarn and fabric. This session will include a hands-on component where students will make a wool craft to take home! 

December 14, 2023 
10:00AM-11:30AM 
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student

Holiday Celebrations Then and Now  

Visit our authentically decorated 1890 Farm Manager’s House and discover how families and communities celebrated holidays long ago. Students will discuss different holidays and traditions, past and present. They’ll also dip a candle to take home and discover its significance as a source of light for long winter nights and many holiday celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa. 

November 16, 2023 
10:00AM-11:30AM 
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student

Draft Animal Power  

Learn about the original tractors—Draft Animals! We’ll visit the farm’s draft horses and working steers and learn more about the work they do. We’ll also explore historic artifacts, photographs, and tools that tell us more about the importance of these powerful animals in early farm work.

October 19, 2023 
10:00AM-11:30AM 
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student

Delightful Dairy  

Learn about all things dairy! Students will meet one of our Jersey cows and see how she is milked. We will also meet the farm’s calves, and talk about the life cycle of our dairy cows.  From farm to table, we will travel full circle, ending with an interactive butter-making demonstration.