Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center http://prescottconservancy.org Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:27:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Fall is almost here! Come and enjoy one of the many Do-It-Yourself classes here at the Farm. http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/09/03/yard-sale-hayrides-and-more/ http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/09/03/yard-sale-hayrides-and-more/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:08:39 +0000 kdrouin http://prescottconservancy.org/?p=472 Do-It-Yourself this fall at Prescott Farm – Choose from a wide variety of classes that will help you save money and become more self-sufficient!

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Wild Colors
Saturday, September 18; 10:00-2:00—$40 ($35 members)

Non-Toxic, Clean Home*
Thursday, September 23; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Natural First Aid Kit*
Thursday, September 30; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Knitting Clinic
Tuesday, October 5-26, 2010; 6:00-8:00—$8/class ($5 members)

Preserving the Harvest*
Thursday, October 14; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Easy Home Dairy*
Thursday, October 28; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Sheep to Yarn (2 days)
Saturdays, October 30 & November 6; 10:00-2:00 $100 ($80 members)

Soap Making at Home*
Thursday, November 4; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Creative Needle Felting*
Thursday, November 18; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Nature-Inspired Holiday Ornaments*
Thursday, December 9; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

Decorated Wrapping Papers*
Thursday, December 16; 6:00-8:00—$25 ($20 members)

For class descriptions click here.

*Register for two 2-hour classes and get a third at half price! Children ages 9 and up may register with a registered adult unless otherwise noted. 

Reservations are required – Call 366-5695 to save your spot!

]]> http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/09/03/yard-sale-hayrides-and-more/feed/ 0 Don’t miss Prescott Farm’s Harvest Festival! http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/09/01/samuel-p-pardoe-building-spring-hours/ http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/09/01/samuel-p-pardoe-building-spring-hours/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:05:24 +0000 skenney http://prescottconservancy.org/?p=66 Prescott Farm is excited to announce that we will be having a Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This event is a celebration of PFEEC’s first year in business and it’s supportive members. The Festival is also open to the general public and all are welcome to enjoy the bounty of the farm at harvest time! Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase some of the delicious offerings from various vendors that will be on hand the day of the event. Admission is FREE!

This is sure to be an enjoyable event for all, and what better way to end the summer! We hope you will be able to join us. 

Event Activities:

Horse Drawn Hayrides • Face Painting • Pony Rides • Petting Farm • Food • Music • Family Barn Dances *Performances by Two Fiddles • Oxen *Children and families can drive a team of oxen! • Free Cake! • Games & Raffle • Tours • Workshops/Demonstrations & More!

Vendors/Donors (click on each to visit their website)

• The Common Man
• Hannaford
• Laconia Ice Co.
• Sunflower Natural Foods
• Picnic Rock Farms
• Heritage Farm Pancake House
• Shaw’s
• Contigiani’s Catering Service
• Annie’s Cafe & Catering
• Smith Farm
• Walmart

- more to come!

*This event will take place rain or shine. Please watch our website for a list of scheduled activities, vendors and donors.

]]> http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/09/01/samuel-p-pardoe-building-spring-hours/feed/ 0 Hold your next meeting or special event at Prescott Farm. http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/08/01/book-your-school-program-now/ http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/08/01/book-your-school-program-now/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:01:20 +0000 kdrouin http://prescottconservancy.org/?p=548 Whether you are seeking a unique setting for an upcoming celebration or corporate gathering, we welcome the opportunity to host your event.

For more information and to download our latest meetings and special events brochure click here.

]]> http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/08/01/book-your-school-program-now/feed/ 0 Become a member! http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/08/01/check-out-our-wildquest-summer-camp-photos-now-on-shutterfly/ http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/08/01/check-out-our-wildquest-summer-camp-photos-now-on-shutterfly/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:07:04 +0000 kdrouin http://prescottconservancy.org/?p=458 Are you a fan of Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (PFEEC)? Have you been to PFEEC and explored the trails, participated in a program or event such as Maple Sugar Madness?

Then you might be interested in becoming a PFEEC Member and taking advantage of some great benefits.

PFEEC started its own membership on January 1, 2010. To learn more about what the PFEEC Membership includes click here.

]]> http://prescottconservancy.org/2010/08/01/check-out-our-wildquest-summer-camp-photos-now-on-shutterfly/feed/ 0 Welcome to Prescott Farm http://prescottconservancy.org/2009/03/31/welcome-to-prescott-farm/ http://prescottconservancy.org/2009/03/31/welcome-to-prescott-farm/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:05:31 +0000 Windhill http://prescottconservancy.org/?p=40 Prescott Farm is a non-profit center that offers environmental education all year for all ages. The 160-acre historic family farm is designated as an official New Hampshire Wildlife Viewing area, and offers visitors more than three miles of woodland, pond and field trails for hiking. Visitors can also explore a three-story historic barn, a new Samuel P. Pardoe Building solar powered with geothermal heating and air conditioning, beautiful heritage and heirloom flower and vegetable gardens, and an old-fashioned maple sugar operation (during the month of March).

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