Old Manse staff will facilitate discussion each session, guiding an exploration of a designated Emerson essay. They will meet by lantern light inside the historic house where Emerson first drafted his essay “Nature ”at the Old Manse for a monthly Transcendental Reading Group. January: “Nature” February: “Self Reliance” March: “The Over-Soul” Please note, space is... View Article
Let’s get outside and learn! “Appleton Farms After School Adventures” offers a chance for kids to explore, learn, and play in the fields, garden, barnyard, and forest. These series’ offer elementary-aged students the opportunity to participate in environmentally focused, farm-based activities led by our experienced education staff. Through educator-guided experiential learning, students explore sustainability, agroecology,... View Article
Learn to mix complex, spiced cocktails perfect for cheering up the long winter evenings! This virtual version of our popular Garden Mixology class will feature locally foraged ingredients like spicebush and spruce along with seasonal citrus and tasty spirits. You’ll pick up a bundle of fresh ingredients from either Jamaica Plain or Medford on Thursday... View Article
In this workshop, participants will learn to make our Farmhouse Chicken Pot Pie using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. Appleton Farms Baker Kami Turgeon will lead a hands-on pie crust making demonstration using local flour. Learn the secrets to a perfectly flaky, sturdy crust, as well as how to make the filling and gravy. Participants will... View Article
Let’s get outside and learn! “Appleton Farms After School Adventures” offers a chance for kids to explore, learn, and play in the fields, garden, barnyard, and forest. These series’ offer elementary-aged students the opportunity to participate in environmentally focused, farm-based activities led by our experienced education staff. Through educator-guided experiential learning, students explore sustainability, agroecology,... View Article
Every winter, birding teams from all over the state face off in the annual Superbowl of Birding, hoping to bring home the coveted Joppa Cup. Teams of all ages and birding abilities join the friendly competition, searching through Essex County, MA, and Rockingham County, NH for birds that will earn them the most points in 12 hours. Points... View Article
While groundhogs can’t actually determine whether or not we will have an early spring, Groundhog Day is a fun tradition that offers us time to reflect on the changing season. Drumlin Farm’s own groundhog, Ms. G, was declared the Official State Groundhog by then-Governor Deval Patrick on July 31, 2014. He signed the proposed bill... View Article
Let’s get outside and learn! “Appleton Farms After School Adventures” offers a chance for kids to explore, learn, and play in the fields, garden, barnyard, and forest. These series’ offer elementary-aged students the opportunity to participate in environmentally focused, farm-based activities led by our experienced education staff. Through educator-guided experiential learning, students explore sustainability, agroecology,... View Article
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