Do you love owls? Want to learn more about upcoming family programs? Come celebrate "talon-tine's" day with our early childhood educator during this free drop-in program at Gilsland Farm! Make an owl mask or a love bird valentine to take home, get a closeup look at our owl taxidermy and …
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Weekly Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond
Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 8-weeks, starting January 10 (no class on February 21) Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available, please call ahead. Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join our team of Educator Naturalists to explore nature …
Summer is a great time to explore
Summer is a great time to explore Gilsland Farm, and we have plenty of opportunities to get your family outdoors and learning about wildlife together! We have several new programs this year, so take a look. Read & Ramble: Join us for an outdoor storytime, geared towards children ages 3-5 and …
Family Fun Connections: Day and Night
Have you noticed how late the sunset is getting? My three-year-old started calling dinner “the dark meal” over the winter and spring, so we have definitely been noticing and talking about the lengthening days lately. With the summer solstice coming up this weekend, let's spend some time exploring …
Family Fun Connections: Listening to Birds
Have you been hearing more birds lately? Each spring, as resident songbirds begin to sing and new migrants join in by the day, I vow anew to become better at identifying birds by ear. If your child has already mastered barnyard animal sounds (or even if they haven't!), why not try learning some bird …