Children's Nature Connection Programs
Farm & Forest Programs
Farm and Forest Nature Explorers:
A full-day nature connection and land stewardship program located at Fire Ring Farm and Palmer-Taylor Preserve in Portland.
Fall 2026
Wednesdays: Sept - Nov
9:30am - 3pm
Registration starts in August
Farm & Forest Tots:
Caregiver/Child Nature Explorers
Summer Nature Playgroups with Miss Vicki
9:30-10:30am, drop-in options
Thurs, July 9
Wed, July 15
Thurs, July 23
Wadsworth Mansion grounds, Middletown
Fall 2026
Morning nature connection and land stewardship programs for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers at Fire Ring Farm and Palmer-Taylor Preserve in Portland.
Siblings under age 2 of registered children are free.
Tuesday or Fridays, 9:30am-12:00pm
Registration starts in August
Farm & Forest Summer Camp!
Farm & Forest Summer Camp 2026:
Hands-on environmental stewardship education!
Our summer camp offers kids ages 5-12 a chance to connect with the natural world in small groups with supportive mentors. Campers spend the day outside in nature following their passions, exploring the woods, and learning about sustainable farming at Fire Ring Farm.
Register Today! - a few spots left
2026 Summer Camp Dates:
Session 1- July 6-10
Session 2- July 13-17
Session 3- July 20-24
Session 4- July 27-31
Sign up for 1 session, or all summer!
Camp hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Camp location: Fire Ring Farm and Palmer-Taylor Preserve in Portland, CT
