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Place-Based Learning
School Programs
We offer age-appropriate farm and forest programs, and service-learning opportunities for Pre-K through college. We are able to accommodate teacher-defined-objectives, aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards, and New York State Learning Standards for Science.
Topics Include But Aren't Limited To:
Syrup • Livestock • Nutrient Cycles • Forest Management
Contact us at 802-394-7836 with questions on programming, tuition and scheduling.
New at MFFC:
Nearby Nature Video Series
Additional Offerings
We also offer workshops and classes not affiliated with schools. Offerings are based on interest & staff availability. Click on the links below to register for a scheduled activity.
Children/Family Activities
Animal Workshops:
- “Chicks & Eggs”
- “Baa Baa Black Sheep” (wool-carding workshop)
Craft-y Workshops:
- Fairy-House/Gnome Home construction
Natural-World-Related Workshops:
- Pond Explorations
Summer Camps:
- Life on the Farm (Grades 1-3 or 4-6)
- Trail Camp (Grades 7 & 8)
- Life in Ponds & Streams (Grades 1-3 or 4-6)
- Life in the Forest (Grades 1-3)
Click HERE to register for Children’s Events.
Teens & Adults
Natural-World Related Workshops:
- Mushroom Foraging
- Birding/Owl Walks
- Animal Tracking
Craft-y Workshops:
- FairyHouse/Gnome Home Construction
- Holiday Ornaments & Wreath-making
- Basketry, Fiber & other traditional crafts
Skill-Developing Workshops:
- Orchard Pruning
- Mushroom Identification
- Game of Logging (Chainsaw training: check this link for more information http://www.gameoflogging.com/training.php)
- Sheep Shearing
- Wilderness First-Responder training (Check this link for more information: http://www.soloschools.com)
Click HERE to register for a workshop.
Demonstrations & Guided Hikes
Watch and learn – great for most ages.
- Sheep Shearing
- Blacksmithing
- Crosscut-saw use
Staff-guided hikes are a popular way to take in the night sky or to experience special habitats on the property.
Register for a Guided Hike HERE.
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