Ridgefield, CT
Young Farmers (ages 5-9) will spend mornings on the farm, learning about the different animals and plants living here. We’ll do morning ‘chores’ each day and then pick a particular animal (like a lamb, goat, chicken or rabbit) to learn more about and do an activity centered around. Activities might include exploring our pond …
Registration Required on the Library Website This program is co-sponsored by Little Meadow Farm of Redding and Redding Land Trust What did our planet look like before industrial farms, crowded cities and pollution-emitting factories? How can we reverse the damage to our atmosphere, wildlife populations and health? Whitney Freeman discusses the principles of Regenerative Farming, a conservation and rehabilitation approach …
RARE OPPORTUNITY! Farmer Whitney is offering her indigo dyeing workshop for the first time since 2019. This long-awaited workshop will be a deep dive into tropical indigo dyeing traditions using a fermentation vat of Indigofera tinctora. The morning will begin with an introduction to indigo and a discussion of its history as we prepare to …
Come join us and participate in morning chores on the farm. This is a free Shepherd and Supporter member event. While you are welcome to drop in, if you know you are coming please buy a ticket for your family so we have a rough idea of participants!
Come join us and participate in morning chores on the farm. Release the ducks and geese to forage, give the chickens extra treat, meet the lambs and more! This is a free Shepherd and Supporter member event. While you are welcome to drop in, if you know you are coming please buy a ticket for …
This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …
This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …
This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …
This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …
This is a Shepherd and Supporter Member only event. Become a Member here Come join us to see what fall lambing season looks like. It will be fun to contrast it with winter lambing. Because spaces are extremely limited we ask you to book only one lambing season tour per member family. Don't forget to …
This is a Shepherd and Supporter Member only event. Become a Member here Come join us to see what fall lambing season looks like. It will be fun to contrast it with winter lambing. Because spaces are extremely limited we ask you to book only one lambing season tour per member family. Don't forget to …
This is a Shepherd and Supporter Member only event. Become a Member here Come join us to learn about our flock and our forage. See how we plan our grazing to maximize the nutrition for the sheep and the well-being for the land. Soak in the beauty of the fields at sunset and enjoy some …
