Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Bird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required.
Nature
Firefly Festival
Join us for an Annual Firefly Festival! We will have crafts, facepainting, firefly games and catching. Food vendors, popcorn and live music. Returning again will be Professor Moiseff Firefly expert giving a presentation. Register on Eventbrite
First Wednesday’s Bird Walk
Join the Bedford Audubon Society at Hilltop for the first Wednesday of each month! Birders of all levels are welcome on this exploration of the farm through various habitats to catch a view of our winged friends.
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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Mindfulness in Nature: Self-Care for Teachers, Outdoor Educators, & Environmental Advocates
We are happy to partner with Mindul of Nature and Liz Slade in our second retreat for teachers, outdoor educators, and environmental advocates! Our theme this year will be “Listening to the Earth, Easing the Heart.”
Join us for a restorative day of mindfulness, deep nature connection, and collegial sharing amongst the fields and woodlands of the farm. Explore nature-based mindfulness practices that cultivate calm, perspective, renewal, and a sense of inner nourishment to reinvigorate your body, mind, and professional practice.
Activities will include sensory awareness, nature-based meditation, nourishing silence, shared reflection, and gentle hiking and walking. A healthy lunch will be provided for all.
This retreat is freely offered to teachers as well as environmental educators and advocates, made possible through generous funding from Mindful of Nature and the work of mindfulness teacher, Liz Slade.
*Raindate July 9th.*
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, 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.
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Fall Garden Planning Workshop
Does your garden look a little bare after the summer? Join our farmers to learn when, where, and how to grow crops that can be harvested into the fall! In this class, we will review the planning, spacing, timing, and care of fall’s most prolific fruits and vegetables. Participants will leave with a selection of fall crops to take home and plant in their own gardens.
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Wilderness Walk
Join us for Wilderness Walks, a guided outdoor experience on the scenic hiking trails at Muscoot Farm. Led by our knowledgeable staff, these walks are designed to help you connect with nature, build confidence on the trails, and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the woods. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time adventurer, our walks offer a supportive environment to explore the great outdoors at your own pace. Walks will be weather dependent, and you will receive an email at least 24 hours in advance if there will be a cancellation! Come take a step outside and find tranquility in our trails. For ages 16+. This event is free, but you must register in advance.
Summer Forage Tea Party
Brew a hot cup of tea and enjoy a seasonal treat from plants found around Hilltop’s trails! This program will involve moderate walking on the farm’s hiking trails.
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Littles at Lasdon: Stay and Play
Let’s gather together to enjoy Autumn in the gardens and orchard. We will record our stories in a journal, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. This is a chance for littles and caregivers to dig into gentle gardening with soil, water, bulbs, roots, or seeds. We always end with gratitude for forest friends and a cup of warm tea. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. Registration required. Ages 18mo-4yr