Education

Farm-to-Toddler (Ages: 2-7) (SOLD OUT)

Photograph of seedlings in a greenhouse. Photograph by C. Pure

Farm-to-Toddler (Ages: 2-7)

Seeds and Sprouts Thursday July 11th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Kindness Blooms Thursday July 18th |  9:30-10:30 AM

Compost Tea Party Thursday July 25th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Pollinator Pals Thursday August 1st  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Harvest Festival Thursday August 8th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

 

Age Group: Preschool, Ages 2-7

Cost: $25 per session or $100 for series

 

Enroll in FARM-TO-TODDLER (SOLD OUT)

 

About the workshop

In this 5-week farm school series, we will explore all the elements that allow plants to grow with plenty of time to visit the chickens in between. Activities will be fun, crafty, and a bit messy to engage our young farmers in hands-on learning. Topics include planting seeds, watering plants, creating compost, helping pollinators, and harvesting. 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!

 

This program is recommended to be taken as a series, a discounted rate is applied for those who enroll for all 5 weeks. However, participants are able to register for individual topics of interest. Parents are required to remain with children for the duration of the class.

 

Educational Outcomes:

● Practice newly emerging motor skills and behavioral patterns.

● Develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play.

● Foster a deeper sense of connection to nature.

 

*Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be held for no additional cost to the registrant. **Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

Arbor Day Celebration

Arbor Day Celebration

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Upper Carriage House

 

All around the world, people celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, visiting local parks, and enjoying other tree-related festivities. What better way to commemorate the day than with a visit to Bayard Cutting Arboretum? Arbor Day marks the launch of our Education Program and we invite you to join us for this morning of activities. Free of charge and family-friendly.

This event will be located outside of the Upper Carriage House; follow signs for ‘event today’ through the Four Season Garden. The location has been changed from the CSA Farm.

Activities:

● Meet and Greet: K.T Williamson BCA Education Coordinator

○ Be the first to learn about our upcoming Educational Programs.

● Bring Home a Sapling: Donated by Bartlett Tree Experts

○ Choose between Scrub White Oak, Hackberry, or Red Maple.

● Name Forest: Presented by Carol Isles

○ Crack a secret code and take home your name written with trees!