New Pond Farm Education Center

New Pond Farm Education Center Environmental Education Center and small working farm. Our beautiful 102-acre property is located in West Redding, CT.

It was once the home of our founder, actress Carmen Mathews, and it is an outstanding outdoor classroom. We have a variety of habitats for our environmental programs including woodlands, wetlands, and pastures.

☘️Farm Friday☘️As we continue our journey through the hay field, let’s start close to the ground with one of the most im...
06/05/2026

☘️Farm Friday☘️

As we continue our journey through the hay field, let’s start close to the ground with one of the most important plants growing in our pastures… clover!

Red and white clover are commonly found in hay fields and pastures because they pack a powerful nutritional punch. Most clovers contain between 15–28% crude protein, making them an excellent feed source for both dairy and beef cows.

But clover does more than just feed our animals. Clover is a legume, which means its roots work together with bacteria in the soil to pull nitrogen from the air and return it to the ground as a natural fertilizer.

That means clover helps improve soil health, retain moisture, and prevent erosion all while being one of the tastiest and most nutritious plants for cows to enjoy!

Want to support three Redding staples—New Pond Farm, the Redding Land Trust, and the Mark Twain Library—all in one visit...
06/04/2026

Want to support three Redding staples—New Pond Farm, the Redding Land Trust, and the Mark Twain Library—all in one visit?

Throughout the month, the Redding Land Trust’s Open Space Photo Show is on display at the Mark Twain Library. This beautiful exhibit showcases Redding’s natural spaces through the eyes and lenses of local residents, highlighting the landscapes, wildlife, and special places that make our town unique.

We’re excited to share that our Farm Manager, Rachel, was selected as a finalist and has a photograph featured in the show! Think you can spot which one is hers? Here’s a hint: it includes one of our adorable cows.

A huge thank you to everyone at the Mark Twain Library and the Redding Land Trust for hosting such a wonderful opening reception last night. We hope you’ll stop by the library this month to enjoy the exhibit and support these three incredible community organizations!

We’re excited to share some great news from one of our favorite community partners!Over the past few months, we’ve loved...
06/03/2026

We’re excited to share some great news from one of our favorite community partners!

Over the past few months, we’ve loved partnering with Elicit Brewing Company, and now there’s even more to celebrate! We’ve been selected as their June Nonprofit of the Month!

Throughout June, Elicit guests will have the opportunity to round up their bill, with every donation supporting New Pond Farm’s educational programs, animals, and farm operations. It’s an easy way to make a difference while enjoying a great meal and supporting an even better local business.

We’re incredibly grateful to Elicit for their continued support and commitment to our community. We can’t wait to see this partnership continue to grow and help both of our organizations thrive.

Thank you, Elicit Brewing, for helping us make a positive impact, one round up at a time!

A beautiful afternoon celebrating pollinators, plants, and community at New Pond Farm! We had such a wonderful time at o...
06/03/2026

A beautiful afternoon celebrating pollinators, plants, and community at New Pond Farm!
We had such a wonderful time at our Pollinator Garden Tour & Tea with Cathy Smith. Cathy, a passionate pollinator advocate and educator, shared her incredible knowledge of native plants, pollinator habitats, and the small actions we can all take to support bees, butterflies, birds, and the ecosystems around us.

New members and longtime friends came together to explore the amazing pollinator plants growing throughout our gardens, ask questions, learn, and simply enjoy time together surrounded by the beauty of New Pond Farm.

After our garden tour, we gathered near the Sunken Garden for a lovely tea spread, generously prepared by our wonderful Board member Maria Vanoni. It was the perfect way to end the afternoon — sharing stories, conversation, and connection in such a special place.

These are the moments that remind us what New Pond Farm is all about: inspiring curiosity, caring for the natural world, and bringing people together.

We left with new knowledge, new connections, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty all around us.

A heartfelt thank you to Cathy, Maria, and everyone who joined us for such a memorable afternoon!

June is Dairy Month!What better way to celebrate than with a chance to win some delicious New Pond Farm chocolate milk?W...
06/02/2026

June is Dairy Month!

What better way to celebrate than with a chance to win some delicious New Pond Farm chocolate milk?

We’re hosting a Dairy Month Poster Contest and inviting all kids to get creative! Design a poster featuring your favorite cow, why you love milk, your favorite farmers, or what makes New Pond Farm special to you. There’s no limit to your imagination, creativity is encouraged!

Drop off your poster in the Annex anytime during the month of June. Be sure to include your name and phone number on the back so we can contact you if you’re our lucky winner!

At the end of the month, one creative artist will take home a half gallon of our famous chocolate milk. We can’t wait to see your posters and celebrate Dairy Month with you!

06/01/2026

This is what it’s all about, agriculture and nature working hand in hand.

Our hayfields provide nutritious feed for our cows, while those same fields and surrounding pastures create the perfect habitat for wildlife, like this turkey hen raising her babies. The farm is home to so much more than cows and sheep. If you take the time to look closely, you might spot turkeys and their chicks, deer, songbirds, hawks, raccoons, skunks, and countless other species that call New Pond Farm home.

Farming and conservation can go together beautifully. The fields, forests, and pastures support both our livestock and the wildlife that share this land. Next time you visit, slow down for a moment and take in all the life around you. You’ll see how the farm and nature depend on one another, creating a healthy ecosystem that benefits us all, people and animals alike.

New item at the Dairy to keep an eye out for!Maisie of doomcitybakery, our in house baker, will occasionally have some o...
05/31/2026

New item at the Dairy to keep an eye out for!

Maisie of doomcitybakery, our in house baker, will occasionally have some of her amazing homemade cookies for sale in our store! If you’re really craving them, they can also be found at Quartertone Coffee in the Georgetown Owl Market!

What goes better with New Pond Farm milk than delicious “farm” made cookies! They’re even farmer Mike approved!

One week from today, two of your favorite farms are joining forces! To help celebrate Dairy Month, we are hosting a very...
05/30/2026

One week from today, two of your favorite farms are joining forces!

To help celebrate Dairy Month, we are hosting a very special Open Day. Ferris Acres Creamery is generously donating ice cream to be served while you visit the barn!

Come see our adorable calves, beautiful cows, taste the best ice cream in the state, and visit with our staff and board members to truly immerse yourself in a day all about New Pond Farm!

We hope to see you next weekend! Bring family, friends, and anyone you know to learn about all New Pond Farm has to offer!

🌾Farm Friday🌾Hay… what is it, exactly? We’ve gone over all the steps it takes to make the perfect bale of hay, but what’...
05/29/2026

🌾Farm Friday🌾

Hay… what is it, exactly?

We’ve gone over all the steps it takes to make the perfect bale of hay, but what’s actually inside that bale?

It’s not just the same grass growing in your front yard. Hay is made up of carefully selected varieties of grasses and legumes, each with different nutritional benefits that help keep our cows healthy, happy, and full throughout the winter months.

Over the next few weeks, follow along as we take a closer look through our hay fields and explore the different types of grasses and plants you might find growing in them!

What an incredible day! We are honored to partner with United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Belimo for a day of...
05/29/2026

What an incredible day! We are honored to partner with United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Belimo for a day of service that made a tremendous impact across our campus.
From refreshing our Learning Center to helping prepare our gardens and grounds for a busy summer camp and fall season, these dedicated volunteers worked with enthusiasm, generosity, and a true spirit of community. Their hard work will help us continue providing meaningful environmental education experiences for thousands of children and families throughout the year.
We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and care each volunteer shared with New Pond Farm. Thank you for investing in our mission and helping us create a welcoming and inspiring place for learning, discovery, and connection with nature.
Together, we accomplished so much—and had a lot of fun along the way!

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06896

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