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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Fall foliage botanical crafts
Have you ever wanted to preserve the whimsical colors of fall to enjoy year round? Now’s your chance!!! Join us at Trailside this weekend for some sustainable fall foliage pressing and decoupage.
Native Seed: Collecting & Harvesting
Join us in this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to sustainably collect seeds from native plants, both in the wild and within our Seed Increase Plots! Participants will learn to properly identify species, examine plant populations, determine whether a population is suitable for collection, check seed for ripeness, perform a cut test, and fill out a data sheet to record important information for future collections.
Pre-registration is required for this workshop. All techniques are researched by scientists and implemented by the Bureau of Land Management’s National Seed Strategy.
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Goats on the Go!
Take a pygmy goat on a walk around the farm! This hands-on experience allows children to provide important socialization, enrichment, and exercise for our animals, helping to enhance their well-being. Pre-registration is required, and the program is open to children ages 10 and up.
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Seed Paper Making Workshop
Did you know that you can make your own paper? We’ll be using native ecotype seeds from Hilltop’s Native Plants Program and recycled paper to create handmade seed paper you can take home and plant or turn into a greeting card! This workshop is open to all ages, but is recommended for 10+. Pre-registration is required.
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Little Explorers
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Please meet at Muscoot’s Activity Building; Fee includes one child and one caregiver.
Fairy Walk
Join us at the farm as we welcome master storyteller, Jonathan Kruk. Jonathan will lead participants on a magical fairy walk with stories of wonder and magic. Children of all ages are welcome to don their wings and join us for this enchanting morning.
Pyrography II: Beginner & Intermediate Techniques
Learn new techniques and take home your own wood burning art piece in this beginner & intermediate pyrography class. No experience is necessary for this workshop. Available for adults and children ages 10+
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Animal Interactions
Enter one of Muscoot Farm’s enclosures where you will see, touch, and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! Available only to those ages 8+ with pre-registration required online (adult supervision required). Please meet at the Reception Center upon arrival with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
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Natural Dyes for Beginners
Learn the basics of creating natural dyes and help process wool to make a variety of beautiful colors! Pre-registration required.
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