Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Explore the life cycles of animals from birth to maturity. Meet the farm’s calves, heifers, and cows and discuss the growth and development in a cow’s lifecycle. Learn about the cycle of other interesting animals as well, including kangaroos, cicadas, and more.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Uncover treasures of the past. Meet the museum’s curatorial team and embark on a guided tour through hundreds of items in the Billings Farm & Museum collection. Learn about preservation methods and solve the mystery of history while examining special artifacts and uncovering their historical significance and purpose.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Explore the astronomy behind the winter solstice. Discover why the solstice occurs and witness the changing seasons through a interactive exploration. Gain insights into the behavior of animals in the winter from a ranger from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Discuss the impacts of daylight, temperatures, and precipitation on wildlife.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Explore the delights of dairy. Tour the farm and meet three dairy animals including the cows, sheep, and goats, and learn about their milk production and care. Discover milking artifacts and enjoy a cheese tasting featuring cheese made from the milk of each of the animals.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
10:00AM–11:30AM
Autumn is Apple Crisp season! Venture into the Billings Farm orchard to harvest fresh apples using traditional picking techniques. Meet our farm’s gardener and taste the flavors of different apple varieties. In the Learning Kitchen, students will learn about baking tools and follow the steps involved in baking a delicious apple crisp.
