Ethnobotanical Walk
Discover the diversity of plant life on Hilltop’s trails, along with historical uses, foraging practices, crafting potential, and more in this guided walk.
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Rooted & Renewed: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Calm and Well-Being
Reconnect with yourself amidst the natural beauty of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center—a perfect opportunity to refresh your mind and body. Led by mindfulness teacher, Liz Slade, this class offers a unique blend of nature-based meditation and gentle walking to boost mental clarity and emotional balance.
This half-day retreat is freely offered to active adults 55+ thanks to generous funding by Mindful of Nature. *RAINDATE: 9/17*
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Liz Slade is an educational consultant, teacher-trainer, mindfulness teacher, and nature meditation guide. Liz was a pioneer in the mindfulness in education movement and a classroom teacher for over 30 years. She has a deep belief that when we pause to nourish our own hearts, we are better able to care for each other, build inclusive communities, and protect our planet.
Mother’s Day Cooking Class with Fiddleheads Cooking Studio
Fiddleheads Cooking Studio offers kids cooking classes within a fun and educational environment that promotes food exploration, expands the taste buds, and teaches kids where food comes from while leveraging seasonal ingredients.
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Farm Senses and Cooking Adventures for Kids
This experience, taught by Fiddleheads Cooking Studio, invites children to explore food, nature, and their senses in a fun, hands-on way. Set on the farm, kids will taste, touch, smell, see, and even listen to seasonal ingredients while creating simple, healthy snacks.
Through playful cooking, sensory games, and tasting adventures, children develop curiosity, confidence with food, and a joyful connection to nature.
Benefits of Sensory Cooking for Kids
• Increased confidence trying new foods
• Greater awareness of senses and textures
• Connection to nature and the farm environment
• Joy and curiosity around cooking and food
• Memorable, playful, and creative experience
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Tea with the Animals
Join us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required with a $15 program fee.
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Old Time Music Jam
The Old Time Music Jam is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Come to play or just to listen and enjoy the community music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome.
Farm-to-Fable
Little ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want!
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Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
Each month, enjoy the peace of early evening amongst the fields and woodlands of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center. In the company of fellow nature lovers, explore nature-based mindfulness practices that remind us of our innate connection to the earth and offer support, perspective, delight, and ease. Practices will include seated meditation, mindful walking, nourishing silence and shared reflection.
Guided by meditation teacher, Liz Slade, Liz is a mindfulness teacher, Awake in the Wild nature meditation teacher, social emotional learning consultant, and educational therapist. She has an abiding love of nature and a deep belief that nature-based meditation provides a doorway to inspiration, ease, healing, wonder, and joy (https://www.lizslade.com/).
This monthly program is open to new and experienced meditators alike. Admission is free with an optional donation to support the program and farm.
Kitchen Knacks: Homemade Kitchen Cleaners
In this edition of Kitchen Knacks, we will be making our own kitchen cleaners, using ingredients from the pantry! Learn about the different uses of cleaners and leave with a few recipes to make more at home!
Recommended for adults and children ages 12+; pre-registration required.
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Clothing Repair Workshop
Join us this Earth Month to help reduce textile waste by learning how to mend your own clothing and linens! We will be focusing on reattaching zippers, buttons, patching up holes, and more. Come with any old clothing, blankets, toys, etc. you wish to repair. This workshop is recommended for everyone ages 8+. Pre-registration is suggested for this free class.
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