Educational Programs
Our farm educational programs are intended to expose children and adults to real farm life, from our organic vegetable production to our heritage breed animals and sustainable practices. Classes meet at the farmstand. In the event of rain, we will hold classes either in a greenhouse or under our tent. Participants should wear farm appropriate clothes including closed toe shoes or boots, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and wear sunscreen and bug spray. Classes are open to the general public. CSA members receive a discount.
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2010 Summer Pre-School
and School-Aged Programs
Little Farmers (ages 3—5 with parent)
Introduces children to the livestock raised on the farm. We will focus on a different group of animals each session: birds, sheep, pigs and insects. We will be doing up-close watering and feeding and will participate in hands-on activities, stories, songs and more. There will be some walking about, so dress for the weather. We will meet in the greenhouse when it is too rainy to stay outside.
Cost $40 per session
Session 1A: Thursdays, June10, 17, 24, July 1 from 3 pm—4 pm
Session 1B: Fridays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2 from 9 am—1 0am
Session 2A: Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 3 pm—4 pm
Session 2B: Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 9 am—10 am
Session 3A: Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 3 pm—4 pm
Session 3B: Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 from 9 am—10 am
Farmer’s Helper Ages 6-11
Gives students an opportunity to see where their food really comes from and to participate in getting it table-ready. They will care for the animals (feeding, watering, carrying hay and other supplies), plant and tend a raised bed with their group, and sometimes join the farm crew in the fields for weeding and harvesting. They will be encouraged to keep a journal of their experiences.
We will meet in the greenhouse when it is too rainy to stay outside. Bug spray may be needed.
Cost $60 per session.
Session 1A: Thursdays, June10, 17, 24, July 1 from 9 am—10:30 am
Session 1B: Fridays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2 from 10:30 am—Noon
Session 2A: Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9 am—10:30 am
Session 2B: Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 10:30 am—Noon
Session 3A: Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 am—10:30 am
Session 3B: Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:30 am—Noon
Teen Film Workshop
at Green Meadows Farm
This summer Fred will again be presenting two teen workshops, Fred Green Meadows and Fred West in Denver, CO.
Fred West - June 14-25 in Denver, CO
Fred West
will take place in Denver, CO from June 14-25 at the Logan School for Creative Learning with the Fred West gala premiere the following evening, Saturday, June 26th.
Fred Green Meadows - July 12-23 in Hamilton, MA
The dates for Fred Green Meadows are July 12-23 at Green Meadows Farm in Hamilton, MA. The 5th Annual Green Carpet Gala will be on the evening of Saturday, July 24th.
BOTH WORKSHOPS ARE ALREADY FILLING UP FAST SO DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER AND HOLD YOUR SPACE!
UPGRADES THIS YEAR: For starters, we have upgraded to all hard disk-based Canon High-Def cameras and fully loaded intel-based Macs. We are also in discussion with several organizations about possible ommissioned projects for those of you returning Fredders who want to add to your portfolio. We'll be in touch with the veteran Fredders about getting involved in these and other projects as the summer approaches.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!We already have a number of interested teens in need of a place to stay during the two-week workshop. If you are interested in hosting one of our out-of-town teen filmmakers, please be sure to check the Host box on your application and/or contact Ben Patton directly at (646) 352-0152 x217 or by email at benwpatton@mac.com
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School Field Trips, Scouts and
other Group Programs
We offer programs and tours for groups designed to provide participants with hands-on learning experiences that work well with Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom frameworks. Scouts can work on a variety of badges, and we can tailor a program to meet your specific needs. Sessions last approximately 1.5 hours and cost $7 per person, including siblings and chaperones. A $25 deposit is requested to reserve your date. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed shoes or boots. Please call our office directly to arrange a group visit.
School Groups - Green Meadows Farm provides grade appropriate field trips, which support the learning skills mandated by the Massachusetts Educational Standards. All our programs include hands-on experience with live animals and plants. We gear your trip to your needs and we will give you materials to supplement your pre and post teaching activities, i.e. vocabulary lists, key concepts, follow– up suggestions and recommended reading lists.
Life of a Seed is a study of plants, their life cycles and their growth requirements. Students will visit the greenhouses to see how we start new seedlings to extend the growing season and how we can adjust living conditions for plants that may be under stress. They will study the living organisms in soil by visiting (and turning) our compost pile. They may plant some seeds to take back to their classroom for further study.
Life of a Farm Animal is a general introduction to the animals that live and work on our farm. We will investigate the habitats of our chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep and compare and contrast the ways in which we provide for their comfort and care and what they provide for us in turn. We will learn the difference between animals who work for us and animals we have as pets. Maybe some barn cats or a farm dog will show up to show us that some animals can be both workers and pets!
Life of a Chicken is an introduction to poultry on our organic farm. We study the life cycle of chickens, visit a hen house, gather eggs and talk about the best practices for raising healthy chicks. We will observe how they interact with each other, forage and maybe how they avoid predators. We will learn how they contribute to the farm through eggs and the fertility they provide.
School Group Reservation Form
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