Early Elementary Education

Farm School – Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-5)

 

Farm School: Autumn Adventures

Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 2026

9:30 – 10:30 AM

OR

Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 2026

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Ages 2-5

 

Cost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series

ENROLL IN FARM SCHOOL AUTUMN ADVENTURES HERE

About the Workshop

Join us on the CSA Farm for a 6-week program in which we will explore the arboretum as the season changes into Autumn. Topics include falling leaves, bird watching, bug habitats, saving seeds, and a special scarecrow day.

In this program, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play, and foster a deeper sense of connection to food and how it is grown.

This class is best intended for ages 2-5. Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class.

 

1. Parking fees may apply, see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/

2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust, fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.

3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov

Farm School: Little Critters Café

Farm School Little Critters Café

Session 1: Thursdays, May 1 – June 19, 2025  |  9:30 – 10:30 AM

or

Session 2: Thursdays, May 1 – June 19, 2025  |  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 2-7

 

Cost: $200 per child for the entire 8-week series

ENROLL IN THE LITTLE CRITTERS CAFÉ HERE

 

 

Join us on the CSA Farm for an 8-week mud kitchen cooking class where we will forage for ingredients and create a variety of recipes. These include, yet are not limited to: soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and of course dessert.

In this program, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature. This class is best intended for ages 2-7 and is a rain-or-shine event. It is always wise to dress for a mess! Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. This is a mock kitchen, all ingredients are inedible and are not to be consumed.

 

  1. Parking fees may apply, see the hours page on our website for details.
  2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust, fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.
  3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov