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🍁 Harvest Festival Science & Nature Day @ New Pond Farm

Saturday October 14, 2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Pond Farm101 Marchant RoadWest Redding CT 06896(203) 938 - 2117
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Notes regarding time

Rain date 10/15

Description

Join us for an exciting afternoon on the farm amidst the beautiful fall foliage.

This fantastic family event will include:

  • Historical demonstrations such as broom making and fleece spinning
  • Livestock encounters– sheep shearing, cow judging, visits with our calves, and lessons about our fascinating honeybees
  • Harvest crafts: grapevine wreaths, pumpkin decorating, rolling beeswax candles – and so much more!
  • Science and Nature Fun: gaze through solar-filtered telescopes and watch the partial eclipse through safety glasses, learn how our weather station operates, visit our native American encampment, and learn about our Wetland Renovation Project!.
  • PLUS - Master falconer Brian Bradley from Skyhunters in Flight returns with his spectacular falcons, hawks, & owls to demonstrate their glorious adaptations and hunting skills as they soar and dive over the pastures from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday 2 – 3 p.m.)

Who

All ages are welcome! 



Cost

$20 per car There will be small fees for food and craft tickets.

How

No registration required. Please, no dogs.

More Info

For more information, check out the website. 

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