Children's Nature Connection Programs
Current Programs:
Farm and Forest Nature Explorers: Wild Wednesdays!
A full-day nature connection and land stewardship program located at Fire Ring Farm and Palmer-Taylor Preserve in Portland for ages 5-12.
Winter: Jan 10 - Feb 14 (10am-3pm)
Spring 1: Mar 6 - Apr 10 (9am-3pm)
Spring 2: May 1 - Jun 5 (9am-3pm)
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Sliding scale tuition, multi-session discounts & financial aid available!
Rockfall Nature Explorers
After-school nature connection program on Thursdays at Wadsworth Falls State Park and Rockfall Forest in Middlefield for kids in grades 3-5 (older/younger by permission).
Spring 1: Feb 22 - Mar 28 (2:30*-5:00pm)
*(3/14 start time: 12:15pm)
Spring 2: Apr 18 - May 23 (2:30-5:30pm)
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Sliding scale tuition, multi-session discounts & financial aid available!
Partner Programs
Farm & Forest Caregiver/Child Classes
Fun and playful classes for kids ages 0-6 (suggested) and their caregivers at Fire Ring Farm and Palmer-Taylor Preserve.
Join us for nature-connection fun in the Preserve, and immersive plant and and medicinal herbs activities with Erin at her organic family farm.
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Winter dates: Fridays, 10:00-12:00pm
Jan 5 - Feb 23 (8 sessions)
Location: Fire Ring Farm, Portland
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Cost: $158-$225 (sliding scale) for children ages 2+, adults free
($25 materials fee for kids ages 12-24 months)
(Additional financial aid available by application.)
Pre-Teen/Teen Nature Explorers
Farm and forest nature connection and land stewardship program at Fire Ring Farm in Portland for adventurers in grades 6-8.
2023 Fall Session Dates:
Sundays: 9/10, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5
Time: 12-3 pm
Farm & Forest Summer Camp
Our summer camp offers kids ages 5-13 a chance to connect with the natural world and learn about sustainable farming in small groups with supportive mentors.
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Camp location: Fire Ring Farm and the Middlesex Land Trust's Palmer-Taylor Preserve in Portland, CT
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2024 dates: (Camp hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm)
Session 1: June 17-28
Session 2 - Mini-camp!: July 1-3
Session 3: July 8-12
Session 4: July 15-19
Session 5: July 22-26​
