Join us for the Billings Farm Homeschool Club, where history, education and farming meets wonder!
One Thursday Each Month
Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM
Ages: 7-11
Price: $20/student ; $15 member student
In the Billings Farm Homeschool Club, students will be guided through an educational exploration of history and farm-related topics while participating in fun, hands-on activities. Each session will feature one subject and instructors will lead exciting and participatory activities such as:
• Exploring the museum’s collections
• Planting a veggie seed to start your home garden
• Felting with sheep’s wool
• Using microscopes in the garden
• Baking a delicious pie
• Meeting our animals
• And more!
The Homeschool Club is for children ages 7-11. Sign up for individual sessions or join us for the whole series!
Contact us at 802-457-5330 or at msurprenant@billingsfarm.org with any questions about current or future courses.
Museum Collections
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.
Life Cycles
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.