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.
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Fall 2026
Wednesdays: Sept - Nov
9:30am - 3pm
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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
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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. ​​
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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​​
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​2026 Summer Camp Dates:
Session 1- July 6-10
Session 2- July 13-17
Session 3- July 20-24
Session 4- July 27-31​
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Sign up for 1 session, or all summer!​
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Camp hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Camp location: Fire Ring Farm and Palmer-Taylor Preserve in Portland, CT
