Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center

06/10/2026

Looking for a fun way to get your littlest explorers outside this summer? 🌲🦋

Join us at Prescott Farm for our Summer Polliwogs Series! Designed specifically for Pre-K children (ages 2–6) and their favorite grown-up, Polliwogs is all about playful, nature-based learning through stories, songs, art, and plenty of outdoor exploration.

It’s the perfect weekly adventure to build outdoor confidence and spark a lifelong love of nature!

🗓️ When: Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
📍 Where: Prescott Farm, Laconia | 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH
💰 Cost: $15 per adult/child pair (Younger siblings welcome; any child 2+ needs to be registered)

Here is the July & August lineup of weekly themes:

July 1: Barefoot & Wild - A Sensory Adventure

July 8: Wild Makers - Little Explorers Hike & Nature Creation

July 15: Into the Wild Outdoor Kitchen - Foraged Tea Making

July 22: Little Movers - Natura Obstacle Adventure

August 5: Garden to Tummies - Salsa Making Day

August 12: Garden Party Picnic - Charcuterie Style

Spaces are limited for these small-group sessions, so secure your spots ahead of time!

Register you and your little one here: https://prescottfarm.org/service/fledglings-preschool/polliwogs/

06/08/2026

Hey homeschool families! Looking for a practical, hands-on outdoor lesson for your kids this June? 🌿🐝

Join us for our next Homeschool Series program: Foraging for Nature’s Bee Sting Remedy this Friday, June 12!

In this session, we will wander the beautiful fields of Prescott Farm to find and identify powerful plantain—a common plant with amazing natural first aid properties. Kids will get to safely gather plantain leaves and learn exactly how to use them to stop the pain and swelling from bug bites, bee stings, and other minor outdoor scrapes. It’s a wonderful, real-world skill for any young outdoor adventurer!

🗓️ When: Friday, June 12; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
💰 Cost: $20 per child (Accompanying adults are free!)
📍 Where: Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia NH

Spaces are limited to keep the group hands-on and interactive. Grab a spot for your young forager today!👉 Register here: https://prescottfarm.org/service/for-schools/homeschool-series/

06/06/2026

Make it a Saturday to remember this June at Prescott Farm! ☀️

We have an incredible lineup of hands-on, nature-inspired weekend programs coming up for all ages. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing tour of the property, try your hand at a historic craft, bake with a professional chef, or dive into the world of honeybees, we have something for everyone!

Take a look at what’s coming up and reserve your spots:

🚜 Summer’s Eve Tractor Tour
🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
👥 Ages: All Ages (Multi-Generational)
💰 Cost: FREE for Members / $15 Non-Members
Climb aboard our tractor-pulled wagon for a relaxing, guided natural history tour! We’ll explore the beautiful summer meadows, talk about local wildlife, look at recent forest management work, and soak in the sights and scents of the season.

🐝 Beeswax Resist Dyeing
🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
👥 Ages: 12 & up
💰 Cost: $10 for Members / $25 Non-Members
Get creative with historic crafting! Learn how to make a rich, natural dye using black walnut hulls harvested right here at Prescott Farm, then use melted beeswax as a resist to create beautiful, custom designs on cloth.

🍓 Garden-to-Table Summer Scones with Chef LaShunda Allen
🗓️ Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
👥 Ages: 16 & up
💰 Cost: $35 for Members / $50 Non-Members
Celebrate the flavors of summer! You’ll head out to the Learning Garden to harvest fresh herbs and ingredients before stepping into the kitchen. Chef Allen will guide you step-by-step through baking the perfect, flaky scones—from savory herb varieties to sweet, fruit-filled treats. Take home freshly baked scones and the recipes to match!

🍯 Beekeeping Basics
🗓️ Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
👥 Ages: 12 & up
💰 Cost: FREE for Members / $15 Non-Members
Ever wondered how the local honey in your pantry gets from flower to honey pot? Take a fascinating journey into the life of honeybees! Perfect for aspiring beekeepers or anyone curious about how bees produce honey, wax, and other amazing natural products.

Spaces are limited for our workshops, so don't wait to register!

👉 Tap the link in our bio or visit https://prescottfarm.org/service/public-programs/for-adults/ to sign up today!

06/05/2026

Ready to get your hands in the dirt and your taste buds ready for summer? 🌿🥗

Join us at Prescott Farm this summer for our Garden-to-Table Programs! Every Friday morning, kids ages 6–14 can explore our gardens, forage for wild plants, and turn fresh harvests into delicious culinary creations.

🗓️ When: Fridays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Where: Prescott Farm, Laconia | 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH
💰 Cost: $20 per child (Accompanying adults are free!)

Here is this summer's tasty lineup:

July 10: Garden Salad & Homemade Dressings

July 17: Dairy & Non-Dairy Ice Cream 🍦

July 24: Herbed Butter & Homemade Tortillas 🌮

July 31: Homemade Pasta 🍝

August 7: French-Style Potato Salad 🥔

August 14: Summer Garden Sauté 🍳

August 21: Sourdough Popovers 🥖

August 28: Homemade Pizza 🍕

Spaces fill up fast! Check out the details and sign up your young chef here: https://prescottfarm.org/service/public-programs/summer-garden-to-table-programs/

This program is sponsored by

06/04/2026

Winnisquam Regional School District, Laconia School District-SAU 30, and Franklin School District- SAU 18 recently joined forces for "Granite Minds, Connected Hearts," which included a performance by the New Hampshire Theatre Project. From today's Laconia Daily Sun, also at link in the comments.

06/03/2026

Calling all artists and nature lovers! ✨🎨

There is nothing quite like plein air painting—the beautiful practice of stepping outside, setting up your canvas, and capturing the exact light, color, and feeling of a moment in nature.

Whether you are a seasoned painter or just picking up a brush for the first time, Prescott Farm’s 160 acres of rolling hills, trails, and historic buildings offer the ultimate scenic backdrop.

📍 We’ve mapped out 5 picture-perfect spots for you to set up your easel:
1️⃣ The top of the hill overlooking our historic barn 🌅
2️⃣ The garden near the rock steps 🌸
3️⃣ The Maple Sugar Shack 🍁
4️⃣ Deep along our 3+ miles of hiking trails 🌲
5️⃣ Under the Big Tree (or near the Big Rock) by the lower parking lot 🪨

⏰ When to come: Our property is open to the public from sunrise to sunset every single day of the year! Grab your favorite painting or drawing supplies, a portable chair, and come get inspired.

🖼️ Showcase Your Art!
Did you know you can display the artwork you create at the farm? We host an open art exhibition during our annual Harvest Festival on the last Saturday of September!

Cost: Free to enter! (Limited to the first 24 artists)

Rules: Art must be framed (max size 12″ x 16″) and ready to hang with a wire backing.

Deadline: Drop off your finished piece at our Education Center by September 1st.

💡 Looking for expert guidance? Keep an eye out for our seasonal Saturday workshops with local artist consultant 's profile picture! Larry also hosts art classes every Wednesday morning from 9:00 – 11:30 AM right here at the farm.

Plan your creative escape and learn more about our property at https://prescottfarm.org/service/adventure-packs-property-activities/ 🖌️🌿

06/03/2026

Beautiful day out here at Prescott Farm and more good weather in the forecast! 3+ miles of trails, Natural PlayScape, and gardens open to the public 7 days a week, dawn to dusk. Are you planning a visit? Check out what’s happening this week and this weekend at www.prescottfarm.org!

05/30/2026

It might be cold and windy, but the Play Festival is still on! Join us in the barn at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center at 1 PM to watch 14 original short plays written by community members!

Check out details at https://www.powerhousenh.org/playfestival26

05/30/2026

Plays will be held in the barn today due to weather!!

☀️ With the appearance of warm weather, folks have been finding lovely outdoor spaces to rehearse the new plays which will be featured at our annual new play festival. This FREE event is always fun! BRING LAWN CHAIRS, A PICNIC, A FRIEND…. and join us for these wonderful short original plays! Each of 3 locations at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center will have 4-5 different plays and 2 sessions each day. May 30 + 31 See one location or see them all! MORE INFO >>>
https://www.powerhousenh.org/playfestival26

05/30/2026

Volunteer tractor driver needed🚜

If you have experience driving tractors and love engaging with your community - this opportunity will be great for you! We are looking for a community member that can drive our tractor on Tuesdays during our camp weeks, as children ages 5-14 and camp counselors enjoy a short tour of Prescott Farm.

Details:
Tuesdays (9:00-11:30am and/or 1:15-3:30pm),
June 29th - August 28th

Qualifications:
21 years or older
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record
Experience driving large vehicles, tractor driving experience preferred
Must pass a background check

👉 Email our Volunteer & Admin Coordinator, Miranda Benson, at [email protected] to learn more or sign up!