Back-To-School Nature Escape
Join preserve staff for an escape into nature this back-to-school season!
Meet at the nature lodge for a guided hike, followed by mindfulness activities for students grades 4+.
Young Adults
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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Kitchen Knacks
This monthly series takes you in and out of the kitchen to become a better cook! Each month features a different topic. Recommended for adults and children ages 12+; pre-registration required.
Pond Patrol: Exploring Water Quality Indicators
Come along on an exciting outdoor adventure at our ice pond! In this hands-on program, you’ll venture to the pond to search for macro-invertebrates — small aquatic beings that tell us a lot about the health of our water and ecosystem. Through this experience, you’ll discover how the presence or absence of these critters can help us assess water quality and environmental well-being. This program is perfect for curious learners who appreciate environmental conservation and don’t mind getting a little wet or muddy while exploring nature. We’ll provide all the materials you need for this exploration, but be sure to wear clothes that can get messy and, if possible, waterproof boots to stay comfortable during your aquatic adventure!
For ages 8+. Pre-registration required.
Horse Grooming
Come visit the farm and experience the joy of grooming our friendly horse, Haley! This hands-on program gives kids the opportunity to help care for Haley through brushing and grooming, which supports coat maintenance and encourages positive socialization. Pre-registration is required, and kindly note that this program has a firm age minimum of 12 years old.
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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.
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.
Muscoot Mansion Tour
Join our education staff on a historical tour of the mansion. Appropriate for ages 13+. Meet promptly at 11:00 AM by the grape arbor located behind the mansion. Due to limited capacity, this tour is meant for individuals or small families. We cannot accommodate large groups at this time. This tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
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National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike
Join us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and invite participants to help leave the trails better than we found them. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Farm-Fresh Iced Coffee Workshop
Don on your aprons because in this workshop, you will become your own barista! Learn how to select your beans, brew your coffee, and make your own farm-fresh, flavoured syrups in this hands-on class. Pre-registration is required; limited number of tickets.
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