Loading Events

Harvest Festival & Nature Day!

October 19 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Join us for an exciting day on the farm amidst the beautiful fall foliage.

This fantastic family event will include:
Historical demonstrations such as broom making, blacksmithing, and Make & Break Engines
Livestock encounters– sheep shearing, cow judging, and lessons about our fascinating honey bees.
Harvest crafts: grapevine wreaths, pumpkin decorating, rolling beeswax candles – and so much more!
Science & Nature Fun: learn about our weather station; visit our authentically recreated Woodland Indian encampment; look through solar-filtered telescopes; and more!

FREE Activities Through the Day

All Day (11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
– Meet our beekeeper
– Demonstrations on broom making, fleece shearing, and Make & Break Engines
– Learn about our Wetland Project & Weather Station
– Take a walk through our Woodland Indian encampment
– Enjoy Old Fashioned Games

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
(Rain Date: Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
Special Guest: Master falconer Brian Bradley

Master falconer Brian Bradley from Skyhunters in Flight returns with his spectacular falcons, hawks, & owls to demonstrate their glorious adaptations and hunting skills as they soar and dive over the pastures!

FREE ENTRY
There will be small fees for craft tickets & food.

No registration required. Please, no dogs.

Harvest Festival

Venue

New Pond Farm Education Center
101 Marchant Road CT 06896 United States + Google Map
Phone
203-938-2117
View Venue Website

Details

Date:
October 19
Time:
11:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Cost:
FREE ENTRY There will be small fees for craft tickets & food.
Event Categories:
, ,
Event Tags:
,
Website:
https://newpondfarm.org/programs-and-events/events/harvest-festival/

Organizer

New Pond Farm Education Center
Phone
203-938-2117
Email
info@newpondfarm.org