Above: Winter fun at the farm includes the free annual “Reindeer Quest”, a Solstice Celebration, programming for kids, Saturday Fire Pits, the popular Maple Tap-A-Thon. (all photos are from TTOR website events pages or Chestnut Hill Farm’s Facebook posts/events)
Earlier this month, I posted about Chestnut Hill Farm’s programs and special events this winter. Today, I’m focusing a reminder on what is available for those looking to entertain their kids while school is out of session for the holidays.
(For info that includes programs in January and February, click here.)
Junior Farmers For A Day
For grades K-5
Weekdays, 9:0 – 11:00 am, December 27 – 29 (Note: 3 days have also been added for February break)
Hey kids! Dig into vacation at Chestnut Hill Farm and become a junior farmer for a day (or three)! You’ll help care for farm animals, learn to grow and eat farm fresh food, hike the trails, create natural crafts, and explore the farm from the eyes of its most important team member: the farmer!
Parents, your little farmers will come home with stories of adventure, a deeper understanding of where their food comes from, a sense of responsibility, and memories made with new friends (people and animals!).
Cost: $36/$45 per child per day
(Click here to learn more/register)
Reindeer Quest
All ages/family
Dawn-Dusk daily, December
Grab your snow boots and get everyone outside to discover our elusive herd of nine wooden reindeer, found throughout the farm trails! See how many you can find – along the way, snap some photos and share on social media with #reindeerquest and #chestnuthillfarm. Be sure to keep an eye out for Rudolph!
Free – no registration required
(Click here for more details and trail map)
StoryWalk on the Trails
All ages/family
Dawn-Dusk daily, year round (story swapped out occasionally)
Join us for our StoryWalk® on the farm! StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Conceived as a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children outside for physical activity and to learn, StoryWalk helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for everyone.
Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along one of our farm’s trails. As you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. What a lovely way to enjoy the farm!
Free – no registration required
(Click here for more details and trail map)
(all photos are copied from TTOR website events pages or Chestnut Hill Farm’s Facebook posts/events)
