New Pond Farm Education Center

09/01/2026

After school just got a lot more fun!

Calling all creative thinkers, big personalities, budding performers — and kids who simply love to laugh!

Our After School Improv: Laugh, Create & Shine! program gives students in Grades 5–8 a welcoming place to build confidence, think on their feet, work as a team, and let their imaginations run wild.

Through improv games, spontaneous scenes, and plenty of laughter, students will learn that sometimes the best ideas begin with two simple words: “Yes, and…”

No acting experience necessary
Bus service available directly from John Read Middle School

Led by the talented Heather Whaley!

8 Wednesdays, September 16–November 18 (no class October 21)
4:00–5:30 PM
$350 Members | $370 Non-Members

Give your middle schooler an after-school experience where they can laugh, create, connect, and shine.

Space is limited — register today at NewPondFarm.org!

jrmspta johnreadmiddleschool

08/31/2026

Calling All Young Chefs!

From the farm to the kitchen!

Our Farm to Table Kids series gives young chefs the chance to harvest, cook, create, and learn together at New Pond Farm.

Over three Tuesday afternoons, children Grades 2–4 will explore where their food comes from, work with fresh seasonal ingredients, prepare delicious recipes, and discover the connection between the land and the food on our tables.

September 8, 15 & 22
4:00–6:00 PM
Grades 2–4
$120 Members | $150 Non-Members

Hands-on learning. Fresh ingredients. And plenty of fun in the kitchen!

Space is limited — register today at newpondfarm.org.

Redding Elementary School PTA

08/30/2026

What a night!!!
Last night, our New Pond Farm community came together for a beautiful and successful Harvest Dinner — an evening filled with wonderful food, meaningful connection, and extraordinary generosity in support of our mission.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us, supported our paddle raise, volunteered their time, and helped make the evening so memorable.
A very special thank-you to our Harvest Champion and lead sponsor, Preferred Utilities; our Meadow Steward sponsor, Meadow Ridge and Agriventures Agway and Coastal Bridge Advisors for their generous support.
We are also incredibly grateful to our Board, staff, educators, farm team, volunteers, Chef Sarah Bouïssou and her team from À Table, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to bring the evening to life. Special thanks to Meredith Ford-Miller and Mike Miller for curating amazing wines for this event and for giving us amazing music for our cocktail hour!!
Most of all, thank you to our community. Your support makes it possible for New Pond Farm to continue inspiring people of all ages to connect with nature, learn from the land, and feel at home here.
We’re excited to share highlights from the evening, along with the special video we premiered at the Harvest Dinner.
Thank you for believing in New Pond Farm and in the future we are building together. 💚

08/28/2026

Fresh veggies from our garden! Come grab them quick!!

08/27/2026

The menu is set, and we can’t wait to gather!

The Harvest Dinner on Saturday, August 29 will feature a delicious seasonal menu by Chef Sarah Bouissou. Take a look through both images for the full menu! We’re looking forward to celebrating our community and supporting New Pond Farm’s work in environmental education, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.

Special thanks to Agriventures Agway, our Barnyard Benefactor sponsor, for helping make this evening possible!

08/26/2026

Sold out! And so much to look forward to!

We’re gearing up for New Pond Farm’s Annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, August 29, featuring a fabulous dinner by Chef Sarah Bouïssou, live music by local favorite Brian Matzke, and a spirited paddle raise!

We can’t wait to gather with our community to celebrate New Pond Farm and our mission of environmental education, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.

Special thanks to Meadow Ridge, our 2026 Meadow Steward sponsor, for helping make this evening possible.

Thank you to everyone joining us, we look forward to celebrating with you!

08/25/2026

We are honored to recognize Preferred Utilities as our Harvest Champion and leading sponsor of the 2026 Annual Harvest Dinner.

Through its generous $5,000 sponsorship, the highest level of support for this year’s event, Preferred Utilities is helping make this special evening possible while advancing New Pond Farm’s mission of environmental education, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.

We are deeply grateful for Preferred Utilities’ generosity! Please join us in thanking them for investing in New Pond Farm and the community we serve.

08/19/2026

Our Fall calendar is live! Visit newpondfarm.org to learn more and register!

Many of our fan favorite afterschool programs are returning such as Afternoons on the Farm for 2nd-4th graders and Nature Explorers for K-2nd graders. 🌻🌱

Our Junior Learner Series gives 3, 4, and 5 year olds to explore the farm and learn at a leisurely pace. 🪶🌾

Some new programs include opportunities for elementary and middle school students to explore the creative outlets through Improv classes, Immersive theater, and culinary arts in our Farm to Table program for kids. 🎭🥗

The Little Boots Club is perfect for our littlest learners and their caregivers to explore the outdoors through crafts, activities, and animal visits. 🌈 🥾🥾

We look forward to seeing everyone on the farm soon!

Redding Elementary School PTA John Read Middle School PTA

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08/18/2026

The Hayfield Hustle & Oktoberfest is for everyone!

Whether you’re ready to tackle the 5K or 5-Mile, or you’re coming to cheer on your little runners in the Sap Run, there’s a way for the whole family to join in the fun!

Our Sap Run takes kids along the farm road, passing many of the sugar maple trees we tap each winter to make our delicious maple syrup! It’s the perfect farm style race for our youngest runners.

And every Sap Run participant will cross the finish line with a T-shirt and a well earned bottle of our chocolate milk!

Sign up the whole family, bring your best cheering voices, and join us for a fun filled day on the farm!

Register today for the Hayfield Hustle & Oktoberfest!

http://www.runsignup.com/hayfieldhustle

08/17/2026

Camp is over and that means we have been working on our fall programs!
Registration is open today, so make sure to check out all that we have to offer and sign up now!

https://newpondfarm.org/programs/