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APRIL—SEPTEMBER 2019

A Note from Renata Pomponi, Sanctuary DirectorThe daily news doesn’t often focus on science, but for a day or two last November, scientific exploration took over the headlines as the InSight Lander arrived on Mars. The first mission designed to probe the interior of another planet, InSight traveled more than 300 million miles over seven months. Watching the livestream of those final moments, my family and I found ourselves cheering along with the engineers in the control room as they celebrated their success.

This type of "Big Science" victory is one that my kids and I will remember for a lifetime. But just as important are the "small science" moments that happen every day: a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis or a snowflake crystalizing on a mitten. When we stop to look, we start to wonder. That wonder can begin as a sense of amazement at the "magic" of nature, especially in our youngest visitors, but it can lead to more when presented as a question: I wonder how that caterpillar transformed into an entirely different creature? I wonder why that snowflake formed so differently from the one next to it?

Major scientific breakthroughs may occur only a few times in our lives, but the natural world offers up daily opportunities for us to question, to think, and to learn. What’s more, having a formal scientific degree or engineering background isn’t a prerequisite, only your own curiosity. You don’t even have to know the "right" answer to your or your child’s question; their asking is the most important part. We hope that the inquiries that start here at Drumlin Farm, whether you experience them on your own or alongside our educators, will bring discovery and delight, along with inspiration for all of us to become strong environmental stewards.

Wishing you a year of small-science wonders,

Renata PomponiDrumlin Farm Sanctuary Director

In this Issue...Preregistration required for all

programs unless otherwise noted

Bulletin Board 1

Special Events 3

Family Programs 5

Youth Programs 14

Teen Programs 17

Adult Programs 19

Birding Trips 27

Crops & CSA 29

Summer Camp 30

Schools & Groups 31

Farm-to-School & LEAF 32

Volunteer & Donate 33

Community Preschool 35

April–September 2019

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Santuary

Drumlin Farm Camp is truly a special experience. I could not imagine something better for

a young child who loves the outdoors and animals.

-2018 Camp Parent

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April–September 2019

See page 30 for Summer Camp information.© Emily Haranas

© Patrick Rogers

Follow the Adventures@MassAudubon

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Plan Your Visit208 SOUTH GREAT ROAD LINCOLN, MA 01773781-259-2200

HOURSMarch–October:Tuesday–Sunday & Monday holidays, 9 am–5 pm

November–February:Tuesday–Sunday & Monday holidays, 9 am–4 pm

Pick up a scavenger hunt at admissions

to guide your adventures and win a

prize for finishing! Walk up the Drumlin

and enjoy a beautiful view, including

the silhouette of Mount Wachusett on

a clear day. Take the trail down to our

serene crops fields, and explore Bird

Hill and the farm yard loop to visit

animals. There’s always something new

to discover at Drumlin Farm!

Mass Audubon strives to create a

welcoming presence for a wide range

of visitors, including making our

sanctuaries and nature centers more

accessible for all to enjoy. Accessible

parking, restrooms, and trails are

available, as well as braille signage and

audio tours. Please contact us in advance

for specific needs or programming.

DISCOVERY DAYS

Strawberry DayAll AgesSaturday, June 15 / 10 am–4 pmFree with price of admission

It’s time for one of our earliest and tastiest crops: strawberries! Meet some berry-loving wildlife, and if weather permits, pick your own strawberries to take home.

Pick your own strawberries: 10:00 am–12:00 pm while supplies last. Additional fee applies for PYO option.

Daily Drop-in ActivitiesMost Tuesdays–Fridays: 10 am, 11:30 am

Saturday–Sunday: 10 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm Free with price of admission

Plan your visit to coincide with these special drop-in activities, free with admission. Learn more about our resident wildlife, livestock, and crops through these fun explorations.

Program Examples: Pony Grooming Demonstrations, Meet a Mammal, Whose Eggs Are These? and more!

Call 781-259-2200 after 9:30 am to find out which activities are planned for the day or check our schedule board when you arrive.

Are you ready for Summer 2019?Summer camp registration is now open! Ages 4-17

Campers make new friends as they learn about nature and farming through hands-on activities, trail explorations, animal interactions, games, and more at our two unique camp locations. See page 30 for details.

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Vacation Week at Drumlin FarmPre-K–Grade 8

Monday-Friday, April 15-19

Turn out-of-school time into out-of-doors time! Learn about everything that happens on our farm and wildlife sanctuary during the busy spring season. Join us for a one-day session, or a four-day series of fun and exploration during vacation week. See page 15 for more info.

Mass Audubon Shopat Drumlin FarmOpen Tuesday–Sunday, & Monday holidays 10 am–5 pm

shop.massaudubon.org / 781-259-2214

SPRING OPTICS SALEMarch 15–24Mass Audubon members can enjoy discounts on binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods. Our expert staff will help you find the right optics for you!

DISCOVERY DAYS

Pollinator DayAll Ages Saturday, May 4 / 10 am–4 pmFree with price of admission

Celebrate pollinators and their impact on our agricultural history and landscape in Massachusetts. You’ll see a live beehive opening and beekeeping demonstrations, shop vendors with pollinator-related products, and learn about gardening for pollinators while children have fun with hands-on activities. To top it off, taste honey straight from the hive!

Bring Home Drumlin Farm ProduceSpring, Summer, and Fall CSA Registration is OpenPick-ups on Wednesdays, 12-6 pm

Bring fresh, local produce grown sustainably in the fields of Drumlin Farm home. See page 29 for more details.

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DISCOVERY DAYS

Fall Harvest CelebrationAll Ages Saturday, September 14 / 10 am–4 pmFree with price of admission

Back by popular demand, it’s harvest time! Join the 3rd annual celebration of all of the hard work our crops team has done through the spring and summer by enjoying the harvest. Watch cooking demonstrations, enjoy tastings, make herb butter, explore the garden, and meet some of the animals that love to visit.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Pancake BreakfastAll Ages

Saturday & Sunday, March 9 & 10 / 8:45 am–1:15 pm

Members $15, Nonmembers $17, per person*

*free for children under age 2

Enjoy a hearty farmer’s breakfast of pancakes with maple syrup, featuring Drumlin Farm sausage and potatoes! Learn about Native American sap-to-syrup techniques, and watch as we collect sap from our sugarbush and turn it into syrup.

Advanced purchase only. Seatings every half hour from 9:30 am–12:00 pm. Extended seatings at 8:45 am and 12:30 pm for those needing a little extra time.

WoolapaloozaAll Ages

Saturday, March 30 / 10 am–4 pm

Members $15, Nonmembers $17, per person*


Meet baby lambs, watch traditional sheep-shearing by hand, and see border collies herd sheep around the field. Then, visit our Sheep-to-Sweater interpretive trail to learn about wool washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing. Browse local vendors for gifts, yarn, and more. Enjoy lunch made from Drumlin Farm’s meat and vegetables. A spring favorite!

Walk-in only—no advance purchase.

Happy Birthday!

from Drumlin Farm

Birthday parties are offered

from September through

mid-June and include use

of the Pond House or Turkey

House. Larger rooms may be

available for an additional

fee. For more information,

email drumlinbirthday@

massaudubon.org or call

781-259-2204.

Basic Party | All Ages | $275

Explore the sanctuary with

a Drumlin Farm birthday

host and discover the daily

workings of the farm. Add-on

options (for an additional fee)

are available such as an eagle

eye exploration, hot cocoa and

story, or hayride (in season).

Limited to 25 participants

(including adults). Call for

details.

Theme Party | Ages 5+ | $400

All the features of our basic

party plus a special program

where children can milk a

cow, meet chickens, build

mouse habitats, or pet our

domestic rabbits, depending

on the theme you pick.

Limited to 15 children, 25 total

participants.

Special EventsCelebrate the world around you

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Moon Over DrumlinAges 18+

Saturday, September 28 /6–9:30 pm

$200, per person*

*Contributor-level tickets and sponsorship packages will also be available.

At our annual farm-to-table gala, you’ll enjoy fabulous tastings of our meat and produce, made by some of the area’s finest chefs, while supporting the mission of Mass Audubon and Drumlin Farm. Join friends and family at this festive event, and raise your paddle high during the live auction to bid on amazing prizes that raise the funds that make Drumlin Farm’s work possible.

* Tickets on sale in mid-summer. Please contact Polly Reeve ([email protected], 781-259-2239) for more details.

Summer Evening Music SeriesAll Ages

Select Fridays in June, July, and August / 6:30-9 pm

Adults & Teens $15*Max per family $45


Join us this summer for an evening of music and fun on the farm. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn while you soak in the setting sun and sounds of local artists! We’ll have ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages for sale to round out your picnic dinner.

Please check our website for updated information on specific dates.

Special EventsCelebrate the world around you

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Family ProgramsHelp with farm chores, meet our wildlife, and explore outdoors!

Maple MagicFamilies with children of all ages

Friday, March 1 / 3:30–5 pm

Members $13, Nonmembers $16

It’s maple sugaring time! Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap. Learn how syrup is made from past to present and delight your taste buds with a sweet treat.

Maple MooFamilies with children ages 3–8

Tuesday, March 5 / 3:30–5 pm


Let’s milk the cow and check if the sap is running! What happens when maple meets milk? A maple moo mix-up will be delicious! No backpack babies, please.

Sip Some SapFamilies with children ages 3–12

Thursday, March 7 / 10–11:30 am


Listen to a story about maple sugaring and take a walk out to our sugarbush. We’ll check out our evaporator to see how sap is turned into syrup and enjoy a tasty maple treat! No backpack babies, please.

Programs designed for one or more adults with 1–3 children per adult. Prices are per participant (adult and child), per session. Price for children 12–17 months is half the

regular price; "backpack babies" are welcome and free of charge, except where noted.

March-Into-Spring Mini SeriesFamilies with children ages 3–6

Members $13, Nonmembers $16, per session

As the days get longer, we’ll go back in time and discover what life was like on a New England farm 200 years ago! What chores would we do and what games would we play? Join us for one, some, or all sessions.

SUGAR & SYRUP


Help the farmer with the first harvest of the year and discover how people of long ago learned what sweet treats could be made from maple water.

CHICKEN CHORES


Long ago, finding an egg under your hen was cause for a celebration! Help us as we take care of our chickens and check for eggs.

WHY WOOL?


It’s nearly shearing time—time to check in with the farmer and the flock. We’ll learn how wool goes from sheep to sweater and create yarn or felt to take home.

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Family ProgramsHelp with farm chores, meet our wildlife, and explore outdoors!

Pi(e) Day!Families with children ages 2–8


Members $14.50, Nonmembers $17.50

Have you ever looked inside an apple to see it’s circle of seeds? The eye of an owl, the yellow face of a dandelion—nature is filled with circles. And where there are circles, there is Pi. Come celebrate Pi Day by making and baking our own apple Pi-es. We’ll cut out circles of crust and create delicious apple filling. While the Pi-es are baking, we’ll search for circles all around the farm and sanctuary.No backpack babies, please.

St. Paddy’s PartyFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, March 15 / 10–11:30 am


Have you ever found a lucky four-leaf clover? Plant some shamrocks, greet a snake, and enjoy delicious boxty—traditional Irish potato treats. We might even dance a jig or two! No backpack babies, please.

Bread & BunniesFamilies with children ages 2–8



Hop on down to the kitchen for some hare-raising fun. We’ll visit our rabbits on the farmyard then head into the kitchen to bake some of bunny’s favorite treat: carrot bread! No backpack babies, please.

Froggy Night WalkFamilies with children ages 5–12Friday, April 5 / 7–8:30 pm


The smallest frogs can have the biggest voices! Who sings in the high pitched peep-peep-peep and who has that banjo twang? Take an evening stroll listening and looking for these nighttime singers with your family. No backpack babies, please.

Frog PrinceFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, April 10 / 3:30–5 pm


Do you know the story of The Frog Prince? Enjoy this re-telling and search ponds and pools for amphibian royalty. Learn the songs of the court and sing them as we search for His Royal Hoppiness. We might even encounter Sir Salamander along the way.

FARM FAVORITE

Afternoon Chores & MoreFamilies with children ages 4–12

Saturdays: March 16, April 6, May 11, June 8, September 7 / 3:30–5 pm


It’s chore time! There’s so much to do to settle our farm animals in for the night and we need your help. You’ll feed chickens and collect eggs, then bring hay to the sheep, goats, and cows. After we finish up we’ll treat ourselves to a farm fresh snack.No backpack babies, please.

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Be sure to register early to avoid your program being cancelled due to low enrollment.

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Family Programs Chickens & the FoxFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, April 11 / 10–11:30 am


Chickens and foxes: can they ever be friends? What would happen if a fox got into the chicken house? We’ll visit with the chickens and bring a present from them to the fox. Could this be the start of a long friendship or just fowl play?

Egg-citementFamilies with children ages 2–10

Friday, April 12 / 3:30–5 pm


Celebrate spring’s arrival with an egg fest! Take care of the chickens, examine and learn about eggs, and use natural materials to dye an egg to take home. We’ll be "good eggs" and create bird nest helpers too.No backpack babies, please.

Where’s the Milk?Families with children ages 3–8

Tuesday, April 23 / 3:30–5 pm


Lend a hand with afternoon chores in the barn. Feed the cows their evening hay and try your hand at milking our dairy cow. After all our hard work, we will enjoy a tasty dairy treat.No backpack babies, please.

Turtle TimeFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, April 25 / 10–11:30 am


Tick tock, tick tock: it’s turtle time! Discover what these ancient creatures have to teach us by meeting several of New England’s turtles and learning about their habits and habitats. How would you like wearing your bed on your back? Let’s explore where they live in the ponds, forests, and fields and find out what they eat.

The Princess & the PeasFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, April 26 / 3:30–5 pm


How can one little pea interrupt a night’s sleep? We will learn of the pea’s plentiful powers while acting out the story of The Princess and the Pea. Then, create a royal bed in the garden filled with peas and other impressive plants. Every prince or princess will plant a personal pot of peas to take home to their palaces.

I’m a Little TadpoleFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, May 1 / 3:30–5 pm


I’m a little tadpole, soon to be a frog; I’ll jump from the water and sit on a log! Spring is when frogs (and salamanders!) lay their eggs in vernal pools and ponds. Meet some frogs, listen for their songs, and observe their babies swimming in the pond.

Some Bunny Loves YouFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, May 2 / 10–11:30 am


Hop, hop, hop, up to meet a rabbit up-close. Why do they have such big feet? Do their noses ever stop wiggling? Have a snack that a rabbit would love to eat too. Go exploring for all the good rabbit hiding places around the sanctuary and visit the garden to plant a favorite rabbit treat.

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Family ProgramsPigs & PotatoesFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, May 3 / 3:30–5 pm


Pigs love to dig and potatoes grow underground. Will the pigs dig for us? Join us for some digging, planting, and pigging out. You’ll plant potatoes and feed the pigs a garden treat.

There’s a Goat in the GardenFamilies with children ages 2–8

Tuesday, May 7 / 3:30–5 pmMembers $13, Nonmembers $16

There’s a goat in the garden and she won’t come out! Join us as we take care of the goats and act out this funny folk tale. Dig and plant in the garden and meet the tiny creature who finally got that silly goat out of the garden–then enjoy some sweet honey as a snack!

Birds of a FeatherFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, May 9 / 10–11:30 amMembers $13, Nonmembers $16

Flock together and greet the songbirds who are getting ready to build nests and raise their families. What does a Robin eat for lunch? Where do baby Bluebirds sleep? Have you heard an Oriole’s song? If you could wear feathers, would you want to be red like a Cardinal or blue like a Jay? Meet a couple of feathered friends and create some bird nest helpers to take home to help the birds in your neighborhood.

Tractors, Trucks, & ToolsFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, May 10 / 3:30–5 pm Thursday, May 16 / 10–11:30 am Tuesday, May 21 / 3:30–5 pm

Members $14.50, Nonmembers $17.50, per session

Search for essential farm equipment as we learn about the important jobs they do. Meet our farmers and board the hay wagon to get a behind-the-scenes look at these mega machines!

How Now, Brown CowFamilies with children ages 3–8



Follow the path from cow to delicious ice cream. We will feed and milk the cows, then mix together a delicious custard, add ice, and with some hard work, turn it into ice cream—yum! No backpack babies, please.

Boom Chicka BoomFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, May 17 / 3:30–5 pmMembers $13, Nonmembers $16

What happens when you take an egg and keep it warm for 21 days? Peck, peck, peck, and boom, you’ve got a chick! We’ll take care of the Mammas and the Papas, check out the chicks and have a Chicken Dance Party—Boom Chicka Boom Boom.

Friday Evening HayridesFamilies with children ages 2–8Fridays: May 17, June 14, August 16, September 6, September 13 / 4–5:30 pm, 6–7:30 pmMembers $17, Nonmembers $20, per session

Join us for a hayride around the farm as spring moves into summer and summer into fall. Watch for birds flying at dusk and evening fireflies in the fields as you ride our hay wagon through the meadows. Stop at our campfire for stories, s’mores, and a special night-time visitor. Enjoy the splendid colors in the sky as the sun begins to set.


Family ProgramsThis Little PiggyFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, May 23 / 10–11:30 am


Come and join us for a swine of a time with the piggies on the farmyard. How many piglets need the farmer’s care this spring? How quickly will they grow?

Rabbit’s Silly SaladFamilies with children ages 3–8



Spring is here! Time to enjoy all the delicious new plants that are growing in the garden—they’re not just for rabbits! You’ll harvest fresh veggie snacks to make a yummy salad, meet our own resident rabbit, and find out what they like to eat. Then, plant your own mini-salad garden to bring home!

Splish SplashFamilies with children ages 3–8

Friday, May 31 / 3:30–5 pm


Who’s bathing in the pond? We’re in luck, it’s a couple of ducks! Meet the web-footed quackers and discover why ponds are such wonderful places to live. Dip your nets in the pond searching for delicious duck delights such as diving beetles, mosquito wrigglers, and maybe even a water tiger or two.

Queen BeeFamilies with children ages 2–8

Tuesday, June 4 / 3:30–5 pm


Who is the mother of the hive? Buzz on in and learn about the queen bee and her court. She may have as many as 20,000 attendants catering to her needs, and she could lay up to 1,500 eggs each day! Join in a royal dance to honor her, and plant some flowers for her ladies-in-waiting to visit. Then, enjoy a honey-flavored snack, courtesy of the queen.

Mouse in the MeadowFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, June 6 / 10–11:30 am


We’ll meet a mouse and discover where mice would build a house. What do they eat? Who are their neighbors? How do they keep safe when owls are flying or snakes are slithering? Explore the meadows and fields in the late spring sunshine.

Just KiddingFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, June 7 / 3:30–5 pm


It’s late spring and time for the kids to start bouncing around. How high can they jump? Who are their Mammas? Come and help us take care of the does and meet the buck. Have you guessed already? It’s all about the goats today!

Hop, Slither, & SlideFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, June 12 / 3:30–5 pm


Warm weather is here and the reptiles and amphibians are out and about. We’ll poke about in the ponds and peek under logs and rocks as we search for turtles, toads and salamanders. If we’re lucky, we might even wake a snake!

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Family ProgramsHoney BunnyFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, June 13 / 10–11:30 am


Did you know that there’s one plant that can help bees make honey and provide yummy salads for rabbits? Meet a bunny and taste some honey as we explore the wonders of clover. You’ll also plant a little magic to take home.

Barnyard BricksFamilies with children ages 4–11

Friday, June 14 / 3:30–5 pm


Calling all builders—try a new twist on nature play using LEGO bricks! Warm up with some design challenges to spark your creativity, then head outside for nature inspiration, studying habitats through the eyes of an engineer. Bring your ideas back into the LEGO Lab to make your own creations to share.

Fairies & FirefliesFamilies with children ages 4–12

Friday, June 21 / 8–9:30 pm


On the longest day of the year, tradition says that fairies dance and make mischief in the fields and forests. Listen to stories of fairy antics, make a special herbal charm for protection, then go exploring the sanctuary for signs of fairies. Could it be fireflies (also known as meadow fairies) really dancing in the grasses?

Flutter By, ButterflyFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, June 26 / 3:30–5 pm


What’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth? How do their babies grow? We will search for eggs, larvae, chrysalises, and cocoons in our gardens and fields.

Dragons & DamselsFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, August 7 / 3:30–5 pm


Dragonflies and damselflies are all around at this time of year—have you seen them hiding in the bushes or flying over ponds? Do you know where their babies live? Come on an adventure searching ponds, meadows, and fields looking for naiads, skimmers, and bluets.

Pickle PartyFamilies with children ages 3–8

Wednesday, August 14 / 3:30–5 pm


The crops are full grown, and it’s time to start pickling. You will harvest, chop, and brine our garden treasures, making enough quick pickles to take home to share. You’ll also get to try dilly beans, piccalilli, and chow-chow!

Hawks AloftFamilies with children ages 3–8

Friday, September 20 / 3:30–5 pm


Meet a migrator and hike to the top of the drumlin, searching the skies for soaring hawks and falcons. Then, make a flying bird craft to take home!

Apple Honey HarvestFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, September 27 / 3:30–5 pm


Visit the bees and taste delicious honey-and-apple combinations. Which is your favorite? We’ll share stories and songs, then finish the afternoon with some apple crafts.

FARM FAVORITE


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Family Programs Drumlin Farm PresentsWolbach Wonders

at Wolbach Farm, Sudbury

Gather for story time and a beautiful view at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. Listen in as a Teacher

Naturalist reads one of our favorite children’s books, meet an animal from the story, and venture outside for a nature walk. Join us for one, some, or

all sessions! *Please note these programs take place at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury, MA.

Rock-a-Bye BabyFamilies with children ages 2–5

Wednesday, July 10 / 10–11:30 amMembers $13, Nonmembers $16

Summer is the time when birds start raising their second families—yes, two (or more) sets of babies in a year! Visit with a bird that lives in the forests and fields, examine some baby bird beds, and explore around the neighborhood looking for some fine feathered friends.

Little MouseFamilies with children ages 2–5


Where would a mouse find a safe place for a house? Let’s explore the world of mice and discover their habits and habitats. What do they eat, where do they hide? We’ll build a mouse exploration station and watch as the little mice investigate the space we create. Then, we’ll go outside to see where more mice might be.

Turtle TimeFamilies with children ages 2–5


Do you know the turtles in your neighborhood? All around Wolbach Farm there are turtles swimming in the river, walking through the meadows, and basking in the sun. We’ll observe some turtles and learn all about these ancient reptiles who have been here since before the dinosaurs.

Go, Bunny, Go!Families with children ages 2–5


Who is hopping about in the meadow? Who is sneaking into the garden? Who has big ears and a teeny tiny tail? It’s Rabbit and he’s always causing some sort of trouble...but he’s so cute! Join us as we learn about rabbits and hop hop hop like a bunny.

Bug HuntFamilies with children ages 2–5

Wednesday, August 7 / 10–11:30 amMembers $13, Nonmembers $16

Going on a Bug Hunt—who will we find? Spittle Bugs, Lady Bugs, Roly-poly Bugs! Going on a Bug Hunt—who will we hear? Crickets, Bumblebees, Cicadas! Going on a Bug Hunt—who will fly by? Butterflies, Honey Bees, Dragonflies! Going on a Bug Hunt—who will crawl by? Caterpillars, Daddy Long Legs, Centipedes! Going on a Bug Hunt—who wants to come along?

Farm FriendsFamilies with children ages 2–5

Wednesday, August 14 / 10–11:30 amMembers $13, Nonmembers $16

Check out chickens, work with wool, and sow some seeds. We’ll be farmers for a day and when our work is done, have a chance to play in the hay!

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Family Programs Family Series Programs

Family ExplorationsFamilies with children ages 2–6

10–11:30 am

Mondays, April 1–June 3 Wednesdays, April 3–May 29 Fridays, April 5–May 31 Members $88, Nonmembers $105, per series

Spring has sprung—let’s go exploring! Which animals are having their babies? Do the sheep like their new haircuts? Are the plants awake yet from their long winter’s rest? Find out as we meet different animals—both farm and wild— and participate in a variety of hands-on, outdoor activities. Bring your curiosity and excitement to explore the farm and sanctuary! No class 4/15, 4/17, 4/19, or 5/27.

Farm FamilyFamilies with children ages 2–6

3:30–5 pm

Tuesdays, April 2–May 28Wednesdays, April 3–May 29 Thursdays, April 4–May 30Fridays, April 5–May 31

Members $88, Nonmembers $105,per series

Explore spring on the farm while you help the farmer with chores. Milk a cow and feed her evening hay. Check in the chicken house for eggs and fill up the feeders. Are there any chicks? What are the lambs up to? We’ll spend time in the garden planting seeds, digging for worms, and tasting the first crops of spring. Each week will be a new farm adventure! No class 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 or 4/19.

Old MacDrumlin’s FarmFamilies with children ages 2–6

11 am–12 pm

Thursdays, April 4–May 30Fridays, April 5–May31Members $64, Nonmembers $76, per series

Old MacDrumlin had a farm, E I E I O! Come and sing along with us as we explore the farm. Themes include: Baa Baa Black Sheep, Trot Trot to Drumlin, The Cows in the Corn, the Chicken Dance, and much more. Here a Baa, there a Moo, everywhere an Oink-Oink! No class 4/18 or 4/19.

Summer EscapadesFamilies with children ages 2–6

3:30–5 pm

Tuesdays, July 9–July 30 Wednesdays, July 10–July 31Members $64, Nonmembers $76, per series

What’s happening on the farm and sanctuary in the summer season? Let’s find out through interactive chores on the farm. Don’t the sheep get hot in their woolly coats? What’s growing in the garden that we can nibble on? Explore the forests to see what we can find and join in discovering the delights of summer on weekly adventures filled with hands-on activities!

Programs designed for one or more adults with 1-3 children per adult. Prices are per participant (adult and child), per series. Price for children 12-17 months is half the

regular price, "backpack babies" are welcome and free of charge.

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Adult/Child Pair Series

Polliwogs & FrogsFamilies with children age 2

9:30–10:30 am

Tuesdays, April 2–May 28Wednesdays, April 3–May 29Thursdays, April 4–May 30 Fridays, April 5–May 31

Members $64, Nonmembers $76, per series

Each week will bring a new special adventure to share and talk about! Listen for sounds of spring and peek in a pond to see if the polli-wogs have hatched. Dig in our garden and plant some seeds—watch them grow! Check under a fluffy hen for an egg and feel the soft wool of the sheep. No class 4/16, 4/17, 4/18, or 4/19.

Tadpoles & ToadsFamilies with children ages 3–5

11 am–12 pm

Tuesdays, April 2–May 28Wednesdays, April 3–May 29

Members $64, Nonmembers $76, per series

Spring is here, and new life is all around. You’ll plant a seed in the garden and watch it grow. Help the birds build nests and do some farm chores in the barns. Are there any kids or lambs bouncing about? Explore the ponds, walk through our fields and have a forest adventure. No class 4/16 or 4/17.

Programs designed for one child and one accompanying adult only. Prices are per participant (adult and child), per series.

Cooking TogetherFamilies with children ages 3–5

10–11:30 am

Tuesdays: April 2–May 28 Members $96, Nonmembers $115, per series

Ready, set, cook! We’ll harvest ripe vegetables from the garden, collect eggs from our chick-ens, and cook up tasty treats together. Learn basic kitchen skills like chopping, mixing, and baking, and introduce lifelong healthy eating habits as we make and taste a new recipe each week. No class 4/16.

PreschoolAges 3–6

Now enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year. See page 35.

Summer Camp 2019 Ages 4–17

Registration is now open for summer 2019. See page 30.

Vacation WeekPre-K–Grade 8

Turn out of school into out-of-doors time! See page 15.

School & GroupsPre-K–Grade 12

Custom programs for your class or group. See page 31.

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Barnyard BuddiesAges 4–6Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 / 3:30–5 pm

Members $134, Nonmembers $160, entire series

Be a buddy to our barnyard friends while we feed the chickens, milk the cows, and make sure the pigs get their dinner. Sheep need to be settled in for the night, and don’t forget the goats and pony! You will plant in the garden and work with crops out in Boyce Field. The farmers look forward to your much needed help!No class 4/16.

Afternoon Kids ClubAges 4–6Thursdays, April 4–May 30 / 3:30–5 pm


Spring has sprung, and there’s so much to explore! Dip into a pond to see hatching tadpoles and explore the fields for rabbits. Check under logs for salamanders and climb the drumlin to watch hawks floating on the breeze. Dig in the dirt and help in the garden. Feed the chickens, collect eggs, groom the pony, and milk the cow. Each week is a different spring adventure! No class 4/18.

Kids in the KitchenAges 6–9Tuesdays, April 2–May 28 / 3:30–5 pm


Let’s get cooking! Harvest vegetables from the garden and collect eggs from our chickens to create fresh, delicious dishes you’ll love. Try new foods and learn life-long cooking skills as we master knife skills, baking, roasting, and, of course, tasting. Take home a new recipe each week to share with your family.No class 4/16.

Youth ProgramsDesigned for children ages 4-12, without an adult. Prices are per participant, per series.

FARM FAVORITE

Farmer’s HelpersAges 6-9Fridays, April 5-May 31 / 3:30-5 pm


Pull on your overalls and grab your tools—it’s time to help our farmers care for our animals and garden! Collect eggs in the chicken house, milk the cow, and feed the sheep. Turn over the soil, plant a bed in the garden, and explore the crops in Boyce Field. Lend a hand to the farmers and join the fun! No class 4/19.

Drumlin CooksAges 9–12Wednesdays, April 3–May 29 / 3:30–5 pmMembers $154, Nonmembers $185, entire series

Channel your inner chef as we craft delicious meals from the local ingredients at Drumlin Farm. Harvest vegetables from the garden and collect eggs from our chickens. Experiment with new flavors and hone your culinary abilities as we master knife skills, bak-ing, roasting, sauteeing, and more. We’ll make and, of course, taste a new recipe each week. No class 4/17.

Farm ApprenticesAges 9–12Fridays, April 5-May 31 / 3:30–5 pm


Connect with where your food comes from as we explore the links between raising healthy livestock, building rich soil, and eating well. Help feed the goats, collect eggs from the chickens, milk the cow, and tend the garden. Learn homesteading skills such as cooking, cheese making, and wool crafts. No class 4/19.

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Adult/Child Pair Series

Vacation WeekYouth Programs, April 15–19

Turn out-of-school time into out-of-doors time! Learn about everything that happens

on our farm and wildlife sanctuary during the busy spring season. Join us for a one-day

session, or a four-day series of fun and exploration during vacation week.

One Day ProgramsParticipants will be grouped by age.

FarmersAges 4–9

Monday, April 15 / 9 am–1 pm


Prepare to get busy on the farmyard! Each group will have a project, from checking the chickens for freshly laid eggs, to feeding the sheep and visiting their new lambs. Groom the pony and muck his stall, and plant seeds and turn compost in the garden. Explore the other barns to meet the animals, and enjoy a fresh farm treat!

Garden PartyAges 4–9

Tuesday, April 16 / 9 am–1 pm


Let’s get this garden started! Learn about the sustainable growing practices at Drumlin Farm and help plant in the garden and fields. Discover how plants grow from tiny seeds and why pollinators are a farmer’s best friend. Bring something home to plant in a garden of your own.

Into the WoodsAges 4–9

Wednesday, April 17 / 9 am–1 pm


Head into the woods to search for signs of spring! Look under logs for salamanders, keep an eye out for signs of deer, and discover what woodland flowers are already in bloom. Meet a resident of the forest up-close. What life is stirring in the woods?

Pond-emoniumAges 4–9

Thursday, April 18 / 9 am–1 pm


Explore our ponds and vernal pools in search of life! Keep your eyes peeled for turtle and salamander eggs, discover what insects start their lives underwater, and search the vernal pool for rare and wondrous fairy shrimp. Learn why ponds are such an important part of our farm ecosystem and meet a local predator.

Surviving SpringAges 4–9

Friday, April 19 / 9 am–1 pm


As the season turns from winter to spring, wildlife faces new challenges to survive. From hungry hibernators to hopeful parents, learn how the animals of Drumlin Farm’s habitats spring into action as the weather gets warmer. Search for signs of animals and meet one of our wildlife animal ambassadors.

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Vacation WeekYouth Programs, April 15–19

Four Day Programs

Spring SeekersAge 4–Kindergarten

Tuesday–Friday, April 16–19 / 8:30 am–3 pm


Explore the farmyard and wild places of Drumlin Farm. Help prepare the garden and search for emerging creatures and buds. Meet some of our resident wildlife, lend a hand with farm chores, and enjoy some tasty snacks!

Spring TrackersGrades K–1



Enjoy making and finding tracks around the farmyard, fields, and forests of Drumlin Farm. You’ll participate in daily farm chores, discover animal habitats, have story time, and enjoy a farm snack. You’ll also meet some of Drumlin Farm’s resident wildlife.

Spring ExplorersGrades 2–3



Uncover nature’s mysteries as you explore our ponds, meet local wildlife, and work with farm animals. Hike up the drumlin to enjoy the beginning of spring. Groom a pony, pet a sheep, and make a nature craft to bring home!

Spring NaturalistsGrades 4–5



Become a local naturalist as you discover the plants and animals that inhabit Drumlin Farm. Work with wool, do farm chores, identify critters you find in the pond, and look for salamanders in the forest.

FarmhandsGrades 6–8



Learn about Drumlin Farm’s wild and domestic animals, and gain animal care experience from our wildlife and livestock care staff. Help out with advanced chores both on the farm and with our captive native wildlife. Discover what goes into feeding and caring for animals large and small.

Extended DaysGrades K–8

Tuesday–Friday, April 16–19 / 3–6 pm

Members $30, Nonmembers $35, per day

Wind down after a busy day with an afternoon of nature crafts, farm chores, and quiet-time activities. A snack will be provided. Available as an add-on for Four-Day Program participants only. Attend one or multiple days.

Psst! There are teen programs that take place during Vacation Week too. See page 18.


Teen ProgramsPrograms for Teens Ages 12-17

Spring Wildlife CaretakersAges 13–17

Sundays: March 10, April 7, May 19 / 1–3 pm


Thinking of a career working with wildlife? Join other like-minded teens and our expert staff to learn about wildlife health, animal enrichment, diet requirements, food preparation, and other related topics. Go behind the scenes and get an up-close experience working with wildlife under the guidance of our staff.

South Shore Hotspots: Daniel Webster & Duxbury Beach

Ages 12–17

Saturday, March 16 / 9 am–4 pm


Head to beautiful Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary and Duxbury Beach in search of spring visitors! Keep your eyes peeled for seasonal shorebirds and winter raptors, like the snowy owl, along with the usual beach residents like gulls and ducks. Bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, binoculars, and bird guide. Dress for the weather.

Woodcock WalkAges 12–17

Saturday, April 6 / 6–9 pm


Take an evening hike to view a most unusual and interesting courtship ritual. The male Woodcock’s display is a series of peents, twitters, and chirps as he prances on the ground and then spirals rapidly upward, circles, and drifts down to the same location. This spectacle takes place in fields and shrubby wetlands at twilight, and Drumlin Farm is a great place to view it.

Mission PossibleAges 12–17



Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to search out the unusual. Pursue the rarest birds recently reported from e-bird and other bird watchers’ sources. You never know where we will end up, but you can be sure we’ll have a bird adventure!

Zone It! Grades 9–12

Tuesday–Thursday, April 16–18 / 10 am–1 pm

Volunteer Program

You could be the one to save the world! Learn about social, economic, and environmental indicators, and figure out how to make your town better while working with diverse stakeholders. You can be a beta tester on a new digital game for learning how to help municipalities adapt zoning regulations to improve quality of life for their residents. Warning: this could have real life implications for your future! Students can earn Community Service credit for this activity.

Protect Our Ponds Grades 9–12

Thursday, April 18 / 10 am–3 pm


Assist with Drumlin Farm’s hydrology research! Go to far flung corners of Drumlin Farm to discover the ponds that dot the property and what lives in them. Collect data including pond depth, water quality, and biodiversity. In the afternoon, warm up with some hot drinks and learn about how the data we collect is analyzed.

Hey Teen Birders! When you see the binoculars icon next to a program you’ll know it’s a birding program you won’t want to miss!

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Teen ProgramsPrograms for Teens Ages 12-17

Artisan Bread MakingAges 13–17Saturday, April 27 / 1–4 pmMembers $60, Nonmembers $70

In this hands-on workshop, explore a range of bread making techniques, from mixing and kneading to shaping and baking. Leave with recipes and the skills you need to make a variety of breads, like challah and focaccia, to share at home.

Drumlin Farm Sunday Brunch ClubAges 13–17

Sundays: April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 / 12–3 pm


Join our staff and teen community for our first ever Sunday Brunch Club! Learn how to cook an array of breakfast and lunch classics, from quiche to quesadilla, getting as many ingredients as possible from the farm. Each week, prepare a new and different brunch feast. Go home with simple recipes you can make for friends and family.

Wild About WarblersAges 12–17

Saturday, May 4 / 11 am–4 pm


Mount Auburn Cemetery, doubling as a certified arboretum and wildlife sanctuary, is home to a number of seasonal and year-round residents. Enjoy a spring afternoon warbler walk and tune up your ear to get ready for Bird-a-Thon! Bring a lunch, water bottle, and flashlight.

Cheesemaking Ages 13–17

Saturday, May 11 / 1–4 pm


Explore the science and art of cheesemaking. Make and sample a variety of fresh cheeses, like ricotta and mozzarella, and leave with recipes, resources, and the confidence you need to make your own at home.

Bird-a-thonAges 12–17


Fundraising Event

Spend the day birding for the Drumlin Farm Team! Over the course of 24 hours hundreds of people throughout the state will join together to find as many bird species as possible in a spirited effort to raise money to protect our state’s birds. Mass Audubon’s Bird-a-thon is an annual event that raises funds for both conservation initiatives and educational outreach; by joining the Drumlin Farm Team you can help while having fun too. Bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, binoculars, and bird guide, and dress for the weather.

Morning Bird Walk & Breakfast Potluck

Ages 12–17

Saturday, June 1 / 9 am–1 pm


End the Teen Birders’ season with a breakfast potluck and morning birdwalk through Drumlin Farm! We’ll celebrate a successful and exciting spring of birding with breakfast before searching for breeding pairs, fledglings, and any early summer visitors on the farm.

Fresh Pasta MakingAges 13–17

Saturday, June 1 / 1–4 pm


Learn to make your own fresh pasta from scratch! Practice rolling and cutting dough into a variety of showstopping shapes. We’ll whip up some delicous sauce pairings using farm fresh produce and herbs, and enjoy a homemade Italian feast together.


Adult ProgramsNatural History, Know Your Food, & Birding Programs

Beekeeping for BeginnersLed by Mel Gadd

Tuesdays, February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 / 7–9 pm


This 5-session class provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby. Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics of beekeeping, locating hives, and acquiring bees. We will cover all aspects of starting hives and hive management. Whether you’re just interested in knowing more about bees and beekeeping or you’d like to harvest your own honey by the fall, this is the class for you.

Intermediate BeekeepingLed by Mel Gadd

Evening Sessions: Tuesdays, April 23, 30, May 7 / 7–9 pmField Sessions: Saturdays, April 27, May 11 / 11 am–1 pmMembers $110, Nonmembers $132, entire series

This course is for beekeepers who want to expand their knowledge and get past feeling like a beginner year after year. We will cover swarm management, splits, overwintering hives, pest and disease treatment and prevention, and other tricks of the trade. Participants will be able to identify their colony’s needs, have the skills to meet those needs, and develop a sustainable apiary. Participants must have completed an introductory beekeeping course, have a basic understanding of bee biology and management, and have maintained a hive for at least a season.This course involves three evening lecture and discussion sessions and two field sessions working with Drumlin Farm hives. Participants need to bring their own veils and protective clothing for the field sessions.

Sausagemaking & Beer Tasting with Cambridge Brewing Co.Led by Chef Ben Groppe

Friday, March 1 / 6–9 pm


Sausage and beer: the best pairing around! Join Portland, ME’s Big Tree Hospitality (Eventide, The Honey Paw, and Hugo’s) Production Manager Ben Groppe for a workshop where you’ll learn the secrets to making delicious sausage using Drumlin

Farm-raised meat. We’ll enjoy our creations along with a select pairing of local beer. Ages 21+ only.

Backyard ChickensLed by Caroline Malone, Tia Pinney

Saturday, March 2 / 1:30–4:30 pm


Chickens are easy to raise, provide eggs and meat, add nutrients to your compost pile, work your garden soil, and help control insect pests. Plus, they are fascinating! We’ll cover breeds of chickens, housing and feeding needs, egg production, and more. We’ll work with the chickens gaining hands-on experience and cover feeding, checking for eggs, and any other chicken questions that come up so you can start raising them in your own backyard.

Advance registration required except where noted. Programs are also open to teens

age 14 and older accompanied by an adult. For birding programs, loaner binoculars are

available, but please bring your own if possible.

Hey birders! When you see the binoculars icon next to a program you’ll know it’s a birding program you won’t want to miss!

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FARM FAVORITE

Adult ProgramsNatural History, Know Your Food, & Birding Programs

Simple CheesemakingLed by Robin Stuart, Tia Pinney

Saturday, March 23 / 1–5 pm


Sample homemade cheeses while learning the skills you need to make your own cheese at home! During this workshop, you’ll make and sample several different cheeses, including yogurt cheeses, paneer, mozzarella, and fresh goat ricotta. You will leave with samples, recipes, resources, and the confidence you need to pursue cheesemaking on your own. Meet in the Farm Life Center. Bring reusable containers to take home samples.

Rhode Island RaritiesLed by Strickland Wheelock, Leslie BostromSaturday, March 23 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Every winter Rhode Island attracts a wide range of rarities from black-headed gull, barnacle and pink-footed geese, Eurasian wigeon, black vulture, and tufted duck, plus uncommon species like Barrow’s goldeneye, short-eared owl, and canvasback. This trip is designed to see as many of the known rarities as possible along with 20 species of ducks and wintering passerines. Lunch, not included in fee, will be at a heated restaurant. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Woodcock WalkLed by Kathy Seymour

Thursday, March 28 / 6–8:30 pm


Enjoy a short presentation on the woodcock’s natural history and an evening hike up the drumlin to view the fascinating courtship ritual of American woodcocks. The male’s display is a series of peents, twitters, and chirps as he prances on the ground, then spirals rapidly upward, circles, and drifts down.

Early Migrants at Tidmarsh & Burrage Pond

Led by Kathy Seymour, Jane Sender

Sunday, March 31 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Explore Mass Audubon’s new Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Plymouth, a former cranberry bog being restored to freshwater wetland. In woodlands, wetlands, and fields for early migrants like pine and palm warblers, and breeding kestrels, kingfishers, bluebirds, and sparrows. Visit nearby Burrage Pond WMA for migrant waterfowl, songbirds, and hopefully sandhill crane. We will walk up to 2 miles in each location. Lunch, not included in fee, will be at a heated restaurant. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Naturalist WalksLed by Tia Pinney

Saturdays: March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17 / 1–3:30 pm


Are you interested in the natural world around you? Would you like to notice and know more about it when outside? These excursions will focus on observing, exploring, and appreciating the world around us. We’ll cover habitats across the sanctuary from wetlands to uplands as we look for amphibians, reptiles, mammals, flowering plants, trees, shrubs, lichens, fungi, insects, and birds, following the seasonal changes as the year progresses. Each walk will focus on one particular area or habitat as we build our understanding of ecological communities and our mutual interdependence. Preregistration is not available.


Adult ProgramsEssex Farm Fields: Meadowlarks & More

Led by Will Freedberg

Saturday, April 6 / 8:30 am–1 pm


Explore the North Shore in search of one of Massachusetts’ most rapidly-declining species. The working fields of Essex often host meadowlark, Wilson’s snipe, pectoral sandpiper, glossy ibis, and a range of other interesting species, but are often under-birded and overshadowed by more famous sites on the North Shore. We will visit hotspots along Argilla, Northgate and Essex Roads. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Sourdough BreadmakingLed by Food and Farm Educator



Learn the age old tradition of sourdough bread making in this hands-on workshop. Mix, knead, and shape bakery-quality loaves to taste and take home. We’ll discuss the science of fermentation, which gives sourdough its notable flavor and texture, and the merits of organic, local, and heirloom grains in bread baking. You’ll go home with your very own sourdough starter and the skills to make sourdough bread at home with just flour, water, and salt. Open to adults and children ages 12+ accompanied by an adult.

Fiber Arts ExplorationLed by Marianne Neuman, Tia Pinney, Kathy Seymour

Sunday, April 7 / 1–4:30 pm


Join us for an afternoon devoted to wool and unique ways to create with this amazing fiber. Explore spinning, needle felting, and natural dyeing, then visit the ewes and new lambs—the source of this amazing fiber. We provide all the materials and tools you need, and you’ll go home with samples and directions to inspire further explorations into the wonderful world of wool.

Birding the Upper CapeLed by Strickland Wheelock

Sunday, April 7 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Visit beach, pond, marsh, and thicket on Nantucket Sound and the Cape Cod Canal for a multitude of wintering species and hopefully rarities like yellow-breasted chat, orange-crowned warbler, Barrow’s goldeneye, northern shoveler, canvasback, and more. Dress warmly. Lunch, not included in fee, will be at a heated restaurant. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Fantastic Feathers: a Microscopic View of Form & Function

Led by Lorna Gibson

Tuesday, April 9 / 7–9 pm


Learn about the engineering behind the remarkable properties of feathers. Join Lorna Gibson, MIT Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, for an in-depth look at the microscopic structure of feathers and their functionality. Feathers give birds their color helping them to attract mates, form the aerodynamic shape of the wing, enabling flight, and provide insulation and protection from the elements. You’ll learn why water rolls off a duck’s back and how owl feathers suppress noise and focus sound into the ears. This is a wonderful opportunity to look at how feather structure supports such a breadth of critical functions.


Adult Programs

Sorting out the SongbirdsLed by Kathy Seymour, Will Freedberg

Lecture: Thursday, April 11 / 7–9 pmField Trip: Saturday, April 13 / 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Members $21 (lecture), $40 (field trip) Nonmembers $25 (lecture), $48 (field trip)

Are you ready for spring migration? This class focuses on identifying the songbirds that brighten our spring. The evening lecture will introduce a simple, logical approach to field identification, while the field trip to a local hotspot allows time to practice new skills. You’ll leave this class with greater confidence and a framework for finding and identifying birds on your own. We have copies of Kenn Kaufman’s Field Guide to Birds of North America available for use. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Small-Scale Agriculture: Spring is HereLed by Robin Wilkerson

Sunday, April 28 / 1–3 pm

Members $28 Nonmembers $34

Winter yard planning is over and it’s time to get to work! Get your dream home garden set-up by learning from Robin Wilkerson, a master gardener. Learn all the basics of starting your garden: how to create a working compost system, prepare garden beds, plant seeds, transplant seedlings, divide herbs, prune blueberries, raspberries, and fruit trees, and choose cover crops. You’ll even learn about incorporating chickens into your small-scale backyard farm! Program takes place in Lincoln, offsite of Drumlin Farm. Directions will be sent with registration.

Warblers 101Led by Kathy Seymour

Tuesday, May 7 / 7–9 pm


More than 30 warbler species migrate through Massachusetts, and more than 20 breed here. With bright, cheerful plumage, they are the highlight of spring birding trips. This class will provide a logical framework for ID, offer tips on making the most of quick views, and introduce you to available resources. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Thursday Morning Bird WalksLed by Bob Lawson, Pam Sowizral, Kathy Seymour, Carol Jeffery, Will Freedberg

Thursdays, April 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Members $12*, Nonmembers $14, per walk

Explore the farm and local hot spots in search of spring migrants. With multiple experienced leaders on every walk, birders of all levels will enjoy these programs.

Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm. Pre-registration not available. Call 781-259-2200 ext. 2473, the Wednesday before each program for a recording of itime and location or email [email protected] to be added to mailing list. Cash or check only.

*Pay in Advance and Save!Purchase four Thursday Morning Bird Walk sessions for $40 and attend four dates of your choice. Open to Mass Audubon members.

Bird-a-thon at Mount AuburnLed by Strickland Wheelock, Kathy Seymour, Tia Pinney

Sunday, May 5 / 7–11 am


Join this special opportunity to enjoy colorful spring migrants while supporting bird conservation and education initiatives at Drumlin Farm. The exciting morning of birding in the beautiful garden-like setting of Mount Auburn Cemetery, a state-listed IBA (Important Bird Area), is part of our annual Bird-a-thon fundraising event. Learn more at massaudubon.org/birdathon. Meet at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge OR meet at Drumlin Farm at 6:15 am for transportation provided.


Adult ProgramsBirding Mount Auburn CemeteryLed by Brooke Stevens, Carol Jeffery

Friday, May 10 / 7–10 am


Ever since Mount Auburn was established in 1831 it has been a magnet for migrant species. Every spring, wood warblers stop at this oasis during their migration north. We’ll have the opportunity to look for ovenbird, northern waterthrush, blackpoll, magnolia, and bay-breasted warblers, as well as many other spring migrants. Meet at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Aged CheesemakingLed by Robin Stuart, Tia Pinney

Saturday, May 11 / 1–4 pm


Fresh cheeses are wonderful, but they are only the beginning. In this workshop, we will cover what you need to know to make delicious aged cheeses—cultures, beneficial bacteria, curd formation, pressing, and aging—as well as building a cheese press and creating a cheese cave. Join us for this continuation in the adventure of cheesemaking! Experience with basic cheesemaking is highly recommended. Bring some containers to take home your cheese.

Moths are from Mars,Butterflies are from Venus Led by Linda Graetz

Thursday, May 16 / 7–8:30 pm


Worldwide, there are about 20,000 butterfly species and 160,000 moth species. Linda has photographed hundreds of both groups on travels in New England and Vietnam. In this visually stunning and informative introduction to Lepidoptera, Linda will share her photographs and the basics of identifying butterflies and moths as well as the beauty and diversity of moths that often take a back seat to their more admired cousins, the butterflies.

Quabbin’s Feldman Preserve: Warblers & Pie!

Led by Will Freedberg



We will start on the eastern side of the Quabbin Reservoir looking for mergansers, bald eagles, and common loons, and then move into the woods in search of migrant songbirds and area specialties like yellow-throated vireo, yellow-bellied sapsucker, and many species of warbler including Canada and Blackburnian. We have made special arrangements to visit the Feldman Preserve, a 400-acre tract of carefully-managed forest, and join the landowners for a light lunch and some pie (included in trip cost). Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Birding Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area

Led by Strickland Wheelock, Dan Fournier



With over 600 acres of sandplain grassland, Kennebunk Plains hosts regionally rare species such as upland sandpiper, grasshopper and vesper sparrows and eastern meadowlark, as well as ruffed grouse, American kestrel, brown thrasher, horned lark, prairie warbler, field sparrow, and bobolink. We’ll be visiting when birds are actively establishing territory so this is a great chance to view normally hard-to-find species. Bring a lunch. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

FARM FAVORITE


Adult ProgramsPlanting for Pollinators & BirdsLed by Tia Pinney

Saturday, June 1 / 1–3:30 pm


Wouldn’t you like a beautiful yard that’s easy to maintain and beneficial to pollinators and birds? You can get both of these quite easily by using native plants and sustainable growing practices. This program will cover beneficial and beautiful native shrubs, perennials, grasses, and trees, and how to utilize them in your landscape to enhance the habitat value of your yard. Explore pollinator friendly habitats in the sanctuary and leave with the inspiration and resources you need to start or continue your landscape transformation.

Great Blue Heron RookeryLed by John Hoye, Audrey McCarthy

Sunday, June 2 / 7:30–10:30 am


A thriving great blue heron rookery is the highlight of our walk through beautiful Lyons-Cutler Reservation, along Allowance Brook in Sudbury. Get close views of their domestic life and listen to the growling offspring. In swamp, woods, and thickets we hope for several species of warblers, wood thrush, brown creeper, Baltimore oriole, brown thrasher, blue-headed vireo, kingfisher, swamp sparrow, eastern bluebird, and more. Meet at Lyons-Cutler Reservation. Directions will be sent with registration.

Fungi Field WalksLed by Jef Taylor

Sundays, June 9, July 14, August 11 / 1–3:30 pm


What is a mushroom anyway? Can you distinguish a bolete from a gilled mushroom? Walk around the sanctuary and discover the many fungi here. Learn about the crucial and sometimes astonishing roles these fascinating life forms have in the ecosystem and methods for identifying them in the field. Brush up on your knowledge in time for the explosive fungi fall season.

Wild Edibles WalkLed by Russ Cohen

Tuesday, June 11 / 5:30–8 pm


The Greater Boston Area has over 100 species of edible wild plants and dozens of species of edible mushrooms. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten, for a walk around Drumlin Farm to learn about at least eighteen of the tastiest wild plant species in our midst. Russ will cover identification tips, edible portions, season(s) of availability, and preparation methods, along with general guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging.

Kettle Island’s Heron HighwayLed by Kathy Seymour, Jane Sender

Saturday, June 15 / 4:30–9 pm


Kettle Island, off the coast of Manchester-by-the-Sea, is the largest rookery in Massachusetts with hundreds of breeding pairs of egrets, herons, and ibis. At Coolidge Reservation we will bird our way to Ocean Lawn where we will enjoy a picnic dinner while watching hundreds of waders coming in to roost on the nearby island. Little blue and tricolored herons are possible, along with the more common species. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm. Please bring a dinner for yourself.


Wonders of Wool: Owl FeltingLed by Kathy Seymour, Jackie Pascucci

Saturday, June 22 / 1–4:30 pm


Owls have long inspired artists and are the perfect muse for needle felting. This class will begin with a visit from one of our nonreleasable owls to get our creative juices flowing. Then, we will guide you through the transformation of wool into your own adorable felted owl. Since owls can be simple or highly detailed, this class is appropriate for both beginners and experienced needle felters.

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Adult ProgramsInsects for BeginnersLed by Linda Graetz

Sunday, July 7 / 1–3:30 pm


Encompassing more than a million species, insects are the largest group of animals on earth! As well as being interesting, beautiful, and even fantastical creatures, insects are essential for a healthy, sustainable environment. We will cover 6 common insect orders, learning their unique characteristics and how to recognize them. Explore various habitats to find insects that inhabit ponds, fields, and forest. Bring a hand lens if you have one; some loaners available. Close focus binoculars and camera are optional.

Making MeadLed by Mel Gadd

Saturday, July 13 / 1–4 pm


Straight from hive to bottle! Learn to make mead, an ancient wine made from honey, in this workshop with Drumlin Beekeeper, Mel Gadd. We’ll cover the history of this fascinating beverage, ingredient selection, and the steps to make delicious mead. Taste a variety of honeys and meads, and leave with your own bottle of mead to take home. Ages 21+ only.

Fermentation 101Led by Food and Farm Educator

Friday, July 19 / 7–9 pm


Have more produce than you know what to do with? We can ferment that! We’ll explore more than just your basic cucumber pickle—more vegetables and fruits take to a salty brine than not. Join us for a visually, aromatically, and gastronomically exciting event exploring all things fermentation. Learn the basics of lactofermentation pickling as we make our own pickles and sample a variety of Drumlin Farm pickled produce. Participants will take home their own fermentation project; bring containers to bring home yours.

Birding the Rhode Island CoastLed by Strickland Wheelock, Leslie Bostrom

Saturday, July 27 / 7 am–5 pm


The south coast of Rhode Island offers terrific summer birding opportunities. Hike the shoreline of Napatree Point for terns, shorebirds, and possibly black skimmer. Seek out waders, clapper rail, and saltmarsh and seaside sparrows at the Quonochontaug marshes; bobwhite and red-shouldered hawk at Ninigret Park; and white-eyed vireo at Trustom Pond. Time permitting, we will make a quick stop in Jamestown for little blue heron and ibis. If any rarities are reported in the area, we will track them down! Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Shorebirds SimplifiedLed by Kathy Seymour

Thursday, August 1 / 7–9 pm


This class will cut through the bewildering similarity of shorebird species, and share techniques to simplify ID. Learn to recognize common species as a base for comparison, then focus on flock patterns and comparative size, shape, habitat, and behavior to narrow your choices. Pair with field trips: Shorebirds & Swallows and/or our Plum Island Shorebirds (page 26). Stokes’ book Beginner’s Guide to Shorebirds is also recommended.

FARM FAVORITE


Adult ProgramsShorebirds & Swallows at SunsetLed by Kathy Seymour, Jane Sender

Saturday, August 3 / 2–9:30 pm


Tens of thousands of shorebirds refuel on Plum Island’s extensive mudflats on their migration from the Arctic to South America. Learn how these birds have adapted to marathon migrations, and hone your ID skills. Experience the wonder of thousands of swallows swirling in the air before they drop into the marsh to roost for the evening. Bring binoculars, spotting scope if you have one, dinner, and drinks. Loaner binoculars are available and leaders will have spotting scopes. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Plum Island ShorebirdsLed by Kathy Seymour, Jane Sender

Friday, August 30 / 9:30 am–4:30 pm


Shorebird migration is in full swing by late August on the mudflats, salt marsh, pond edges, and sandy beaches around Plum Island and Newburyport. Along with regulars like semipalmated sandpiper, black-bellied plover, and white-rumped sandpiper, possibilities include stilt sandpiper, Hudsonian godwit, American golden-plover and more. Bring binoculars, spotting scope if you have one, lunch, drinks, and snacks. Loaner binoculars are available and leaders will have spotting scopes. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

The Medicinal Herb GardenLed by Farm and Food Educator

Saturday, September 7 / 1:30–4 pm


For thousands of years people have used herbs for comfort and healing. Explore our medicinal herb garden, learn about growing practices, harvesting tips, and healing properties of many common herbs. Create your own tea blend to take home along with recipes and resources to continue your interests in medicinal herbs.

Fall Migration on Cuttyhunk Island Led by Kathy Seymour, Jane Sender

Saturday, September 7 / 6:30 am–5:30 pm


Travel twelve miles south of New Bedford by ferry on an exciting day trip to Cuttyhunk Island. Cuttyhunk is easily birded by foot from the dock, and we will be targeting migrating shorebirds, seabirds, and songbirds. Cuttyhunk has been the site of astonishing rarities, most notably a Painted Redstart in 2018. Bring lunch, drinks and snacks. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.

Handmade PastaLed by Robin Stuart, Tia Pinney

Thursday, September 12 / 6:30–9 pm


Cavatelli, farfalle, tagliatelle, garganelli, fusilli, lorighittas—the possibilities are endless! Come learn how easy it is to make your own delicious pasta. We’ll cover types of flours and doughs, and make several different shapes. Use Drumlin Farm’s own tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs to make a delicious sauce worthy of our fresh pasta. Go home with samples and recipes to continue the pasta making adventure at home. Bring containers to take home samples.

Bird Banding at Foxfire FarmLed by Strickland Wheelock, Dan Fournier

Saturday, September 14 / 6:30 am–1:30 pm


Witness a bird banding demonstration at the historic Foxfire Farm in Uxbridge. We hope for a variety of warblers, vireos, thrushes, flycatchers, and sparrows. You’ll see these amazing birds up close, watch the banding process, and learn field ID skills. After banding, we’ll bird productive habitats nearby. Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm.


Weekend & Out-of-State BirdingTake a Trip with Us

Long Island Birding WeekendLed by Strickland Wheelock, Leslie Bostrom

Saturday & Sunday, March 16 March 17


New birding possibilities await just a few hours away. Explore the Rhode Island coast before ferrying to Orient Point, Long Island to bird fields, woods, and marshes around the bay. Moderate temperatures mean a greater variety of wintering songbirds, such as fox and white-crowned sparrows, pipit, winter wren, rusty blackbird, and boat-tailed grackle. Geese blanket fields with potential for Ross’s, Pink-footed, Cackling and White-fronted. Experience dawn at Montauk Point with thousands of sea ducks, alcids, loons, shorebirds, and more.

Western Massachusetts Warbler WeekendLed by Strickland Wheelock, Dan Fournier

Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & June 9


Just a few hours west, Louisiana waterthrush, mourning, blackpoll, cerulean, worm-eating, Canada and blackburnian warblers nest along with the more common black-throated blue, chestnut-sided, magnolia, prairie and redstart. Boreal forest on Mount Greylock, vast tracts of northern forests in the highlands and forested wetlands at lower elevations provide ample habitat for warblers, vireos, thrushes, flycatchers and woodpeckers. Fresh water wetlands are home to species with limited ranges in the state including rails, bitterns, common gallinule and hooded merganser. Visit October Mountain, Bartholomew’s Cobble, Mt. Greylock, and Skinner State Park along with lesser

known hotspots in search of regional specialties such as black vulture, yellow-bellied sapsucker, Acadian flycatcher, yellow-throated vireo, cliff swallow, winter wren, Swainson’s thrush, vesper sparrow, and as many warbler species as we can find.

Maine Coastal Treasures: Puffins to LobstersLed by Strickland Wheelock

Thursday & Friday, July 18 & July 19


Enjoy summer birding on the idyllic Maine coast. View nesting puffins up close on an evening boat trip to Eastern Egg Rock. We’ll see puffins gathering before returning to their burrows for the night, along with Arctic and roseate terns, black guillemot, and Wilson’s storm-petrel. Explore Kennebunk Plains—a vast sandplain grassland with regional rarities like upland sandpiper, grasshopper and vesper sparrows, and eastern meadowlark—and Scarborough Marsh, Maine’s largest salt marsh with breeding saltmarsh and Nelson’s sparrows, and many migrant shorebirds. Coastal woodlands host breeding warblers, thrushes, and other songbirds. Along the way feast on Maine lobster and other delicacies.

Advance registration required. Programs are designed for adults ages 18+. Prices are per participant, per program, and include ground and boat transportation, interpretive materials, entrance fees, and lodging, except where noted. Prices are based on double occupancy; single rooms are available for an additional fee, except where noted. For more information, including full itineraries, or to register, visit

massaudubon.org/tour or contact Kathy Seymour: [email protected], 781-259-2207.

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Weekend & Out-of-State BirdingTake a Trip with Us

Canada’s Bay of Fundy: Migration on a Grand ScaleLed by Kathy Seymour, Jane Sender

Wednesday, August 7–Tuesday, August 13

Members $1,725, Nonmember $2,070

Witness the largest tides in the world on the Bay of Fundy and 100,000+ shorebirds crowding miles of beaches and mudflats. Ferry to picturesque Grand Manan, where whales and seabirds can be seen from coastal bluffs. A boat trip will provide closer looks at shearwaters, storm-petrels, alcids, and whales. Farther north, barrier beaches and boreal forest host songbirds, shorebirds, and terns. Targets include Hudsonian godwit, red knot, whimbrel, Caspian tern, black guillemot, Atlantic puffin, red and red-necked phalaropes, Nelson’s sparrow, and possibly boreal chickadee, black-backed woodpecker, and white-winged crossbill. This shorebird, seabird, and songbird spectacle is not to be missed!

California: Monterey Bay, Big Sur, & Pinnacles National ParkLed by Strickland Wheelock, Kathy Seymour, Tia Pinney

Wednesday, September 25–Tuesday, October 1

Members $1,995, Nonmembers $2,395

Experience a Monterey Bay seabird trip with mind-blowing possibilities—black-footed albatross, ashy-rumped storm-petrel, Cassin’s auklet, Sabine’s gull, and pink-footed shearwater to name just a few—not to mention marine mammals! Explore the coast from Pescadero to Big Sur, the mountains of Los Padres National Forest, and the desert around Pinnacles National Park. The scenery is stunning, including coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, towering redwoods, and rock spires. Trip targets include California condor, mountain quail, black turnstone, surfbird, Heerman’s gull, yellow-billed magpie, wrentit, California thrasher, golden-crowned, rufous-crowned and Bell’s sparrows, Lawrence’s goldfinch, and more.

New Mexico: The Rio Grande, from the Southern Rockies to the Chihuahuan DesertLed by Strickland Wheelock, Kathy Seymour, Tia Pinney

Friday, January 17–Thursday, January 23, 2020

Members $1,590, Nonmembers $1,910

The Rio Grande shapes the landscape of central New Mexico, with reservoirs, riparian zones, and rich agricultural lands in stark contrast to desert scrub and forested mountain ranges. Our trip begins in Santa Fe in the southernmost reaches of the Rocky Mountains and follows the river south to El Paso in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert. Bird renowned sites like Sandia Crest for all three rosy-finches and Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge for the spectacle of thousands of roosting geese and cranes. Other possibilities include Clark’s and western grebes, ferruginous hawk, prairie falcon, Woodhouse’s scrub-jay, pinyon jay, juniper titmouse, black-throated and rufous-crowned sparrows, Townsend’s solitaire, acorn woodpecker, Williamson’s sapsucker, phainopepla, crissal thrasher, and more.

AlaskaLed by Strickland Wheelock, Kathy Seymour

Late May–Mid June 2020


Alaska is one of North America’s premier birding and natural history destinations with a tremendous variety of breeding birds, iconic mammals, and awe inspiring glaciers, fjords, mountains, and tundra. From Anchorage, to Nome, to Seward, we will seek out specialties like bristle-thighed curlew, bluethroat, Arctic warbler, horned and tufted puffins, chestnut-backed chickadee, and many more.


Spring & Summer CSABring Drumlin Farm Grown Produce Home—Register Today!

Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program features fresh, local, produce grown sustainably in the fields of Drumlin Farm. CSA shareholders fill their own bags from a set list of freshly harvested seasonal crops and receive weekly emails with cooking tips, recipes, and updates about our farm, farmers, and farming practices. Pick ups takes place on Wednesdays, 12-6 pm and is located at the farm stand, right next to the admissions area. For more information and to register online, visit massaudubon.org/drumlincsa or email [email protected].

Spring CSAMay 15–June 19 (6 weeks)Full Share $200Pick Your Own (PYO) shares available

Celebrate the return of fresh, local produce with our Spring CSA. Bursting with an array of tender greens, head lettuces, herbs, scallions, and salad radishes, you’ll have the makings for a delicious salad every week. As the fields warm, shares will fill out with the first of the season’s carrots, sweet salad turnips, and (weather permitting) sugar snap peas, strawberries, and beets. Weekly share values range from $20-50.

Summer CSAJune 26–September 4 (11 weeks)Full Share $440 / Half Share $250Pick Your Own (PYO) & PYO flower shares available

Heirloom tomatoes, juicy cantaloupes, sweet corn, and more! Enjoy the height of the growing season with our Summer Share. At each distribution we aim to provide our shareholders with 8-18 different crops, filling the weekly vegetable needs of a family of four, or 2–4 adults, depending on how often you cook and how central vegetables are to your diet.

Learn more and register: massaudubon.org/drumlifarm29

Our Growing PracticesWe keep our soils healthy with sustainable practices. At Drumlin Farm, we...· Rest 20% of our crop fields each season· Spread our own compost on the fields· Suppress weeds with straw instead of plastic mulch, building soil organic matter· Never use chemical herbicides or pesticides

These practices enhance a living soil system that does not require irrigation, creating vibrant flavors that come from vital soils and conserving water.

CSA BenefitsYou’ll get a great return on investment. We strive to give shareholders 20% more veggies than what they originally paid for and pass along the abundance when we experience bumper crops.

Drumlin Farm Camp has provided children with memorable experiences in nature for more than 60 years. Campers ages 4–17 make new friends as they learn about nature and farming through hands-on activities, trail explorations, animal interactions, games, and more! We have two unique camp locations:

New for 2019!• Nature Discovery, Pre-K–Grade 1• Nature Builders, Grades 2–3• Iron Chef Drumlin Farm, Grades 9–12• Nature Photography, Grades 9–12• Coastal Birding Adventure, Grades 7–12• Transportation to and from Assabet River from Drumlin Farm

Join Our Camp StaffSpend your summer working at Drumlin Farm Camp where you’ll enjoy days outside teaching children about the wonders of nature and farming. Experience with children and a knowledge of or interest in farming and natural history required. Camp experience a plus. Must be age 19 or older.

Send resume and cover letter to Zach d’Arbeloff: [email protected].

There’s more to explore at Wildwood, Mass Audubon’s overnight camp in New Hampshire!

• Overnight Camp, Ages 9–14• Teen Adventure Trips, Grades 9–12• Leaders-in-Training, Grades 10 & 11• Family Camp, All Ages

Visit massaudubon.org/wildwood or call866-627-2267 to learn more and register.

Summer Camp 2019Registration is Open!

Registration is open for Summer 2019! To learn more about the fun world of camp and register, visit massaudubon.org/drumlincamp.

For more information, contact the Drumlin Farm Camp Office: [email protected] or 781-259-2244

Assabet River National Wildlife Refugein Sudbury, MA

• One-week wilderness skills and nature- adventure programs• Each week includes canoeing, archery, and fishing!

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuaryin Lincoln, MA

• Two-week nature camps• One-week theme camps• Counselors-in-Training programs


Drumlin Farm programs are designed to support the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Science and Technology/Engineering frameworks. Students ask questions, plan and carry out investigations, analyze and interpret data, and communicate their learning through discussion and presentation.

Programs at Drumlin Farm

At on-site programs, students investigate the ecology of New England habitats, and the animal and plant adaptations found at our working farm and wildlife sanctuary. While exploring, they use scientific tools, make observations, and experience real science in the field.

Program Examples: Animal Investigations, Habitats of New England, Maple Science, Pond Ecology, Science of Farming, Soil Science, and more.

Programs at Your SchoolBring our Teacher-Naturalists to your school! Outreach programs can include bringing native wildlife into the classroom or guided explorations of natural areas near your school. See the unique adaptations and habitat needs of many Massachusetts species first-hand. Enrich your natural history and science lessons and help build connections to the local environment.

Program Examples: Wild Tales, Seasonal Discoveries, Adaptable Animals, Birds of Prey, Soil Cyclers, Wetland Habitats, and more.


Schools & Groups

Homeschool ProgramsHomeschool programs encourage children to interact with nature through hands-on exploration and science-based learning, and with each other through group building and games. Programs can take place at our wildlife sanctuary or near you. Please register as an established group, not individual students.

Scout ProgramsGirl and boy scouts of all levels will earn their badges as they gain an appreciation and awareness of nature while learning responsibility for themselves, their peers, and their community.

Teacher WorkshopsTeachers can participate in professional development opportunities at your site or at our wildlife sanctuary year-round. Explore local habitats to learn about ecological principles, habitat characteristics, and species identification. Then you’ll learn how to teach these lessons in the classroom through a hands-on, and inquiry-driven approach. Drumlin Farm is a DOE-approved PDP provider.

For more information or a copy of our brochure, contact our School Programs Office: [email protected] or 781-259-2220.

Accessible Programs: LEAFLeaders in Environmental Access for All (LEAF) at Drumlin Farm offers adapted environmental education programs that meet the learning and

accessibility needs of it’s participants. We offer quality, accessible, curriculum-based programming for people of all abilities. Adapted programming is taught by trained Teacher Naturalists who ensure that activities are inclusive for a broad range of abilities.

Our existing programs can be adapted for most accessibility needs. Please call ahead to find the program that is right for you, and let us know how we may best prepare for your visit.

To schedule a program or learn about pricing, contact Accessibility Coordinator Erin Pitkin: [email protected] or 781-259-2247

Field Trips & Outreach ProgramsBring your school, camp, assisted living, or other group to Drumlin Farm for unique, adapted educational programming, or let us come to you. Our trained Teacher Naturalists will provide an educational experience that is inclusive of all abilities and individualized to your group’s needs and preferences.

Farm-to-School ProgramOur new farm-to-school innitiatives brings the quality of local, fresh, farm-raised food to your school. By educating students and teachers about local farming and supplying Drumlin Farm raised ingredients to cafeterias, this immersive, customizable program leaves a lasting health and nature focused impression on all that participate.

Local Food in the CafeteriaOur produce can be used in salad bars and incorporated into hot meals. "To see students choosing salad over chicken nuggets is fantastic. Watching them make healthier choices is very rewarding." -Somerville Food and Nutrition Services Assistant Director

Food & Farm EducationOur program focuses on students’ knowledge and perceptions of local food and healthy eating habits in the cafeteria. We offer weekly after school cooking clubs with curriculum developed by Drumlin Farm staff where students explore where their food comes from while preparing and enjoying local produce through new recipes each week. Students can also take field trips to Drumlin Farm, seeing first-hand where and how their food is grown.

Curriculum IntegrationWe provide professional development workshops to teachers and staff on incorporating nature and outdoor exploration into curriculum. We’ve also facilitated meetings with staff about best practices for incorporating local food into school meals.


Grant funding options are available. To learn more about our farm-to-school program, email [email protected]

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Working TogetherYou Can Make a Difference

Volunteer Opportunities We offer a variety of exciting

volunteer opportunities and

internships for people of all

interests and experience levels.

Volunteers are valued members

of the Mass Audubon team,

providing much needed help at

the farm and an important link

to our local communities.

For more information, contact Pam Sowizral: [email protected] or 781-259-2205. Farm AmbassadorsAdults and teens age 16+ Join this docent-styled program where you educate our visitors about nature and farming.

Farmstand VolunteerAdults and teens ages 16+Hand out recipe cards, set up tastings, and sell vegetables at our farm stand.

FarmhandsAdults and teens ages 15+Learn about sustainable agriculture as you help with field chores such as mulching, thinning, weeding, and harvesting.

Special EventsAdults and teens ages 15+Prepare and serve food, help with admissions and parking, and clean up! See special events on pages 3–4 for more info.

CARS ProgramHow do you turn a car into a cow? Or a truck into a duck? A Jeep into a sheep?

Mass Audubon has partnered with CARS to help people turn their unwanted vehicles into cash for conservation! This program provides an easy way for you to donate your car, receive a tax deduction, and have the funds flow back to Drumlin Farm. Contact Polly Reeve, Development Director, at [email protected] or (781) 259-2239 to learn more.

Wish List It takes a lot to keep our programs strong, and we need your help! If you have any of these items in good, working condition, please consider donating them to Drumlin Farm.

To schedule a drop-off, contact Carrie Flood: [email protected] or781-259-2202.

Education ProgramsGarden gloves (child or adult size)Potting soil & mulchChild-sized wheelbarrows Outdoor thermometers Electronic rain gauge Snowshoes (child or adult size)Hula hoops & jump ropesKids’ cookbooksAdult-sized farm/nature themed costumesLaser range finderClean plastic infant toysPots & pans

Volunteering ProgramsHand prunersLarge watering can

Livestock & Crops ProgramsWheelbarrowsLarge dog carriers/crates with metal doors

Visitor ServicesChild-sized folding wheelchairsFolding strollersWooden picnic tables

MaintenanceGolf cart, in good running conditionPickup truck, in good running conditionJohn Deere Gator utility vehicle

A CHANGING CLIMATE IN MASSACHUSETTS

The climate of Massachusetts is changing, and with it, our

growing season, natural cycles, and the habitat of New England

wildlife. Mass Audubon is working to combat these changes

by educating our community, conserving land, and leading by example through our daily

practices and long-term stewardship plans. We invite

families and local communities to join us in curbing the effects

of our warming planet. For resources on where to get started, visit massaudubon.org/climate.


Working TogetherYou Can Make a Difference

No One Left Inside: Donation FormOne of Drumlin Farm’s core principles is ensuring that it is a place where people of all abilities and backgrounds can experience the natural world, learn about how it works, and discover ways they can take action to protect it. With the generous help of our members and friends, we work hard to remove physical barriers to access, provide multi-sensory trails and activities, actively reach out to new constituencies, and offer financial aid to make our camps and programs affordable for all. Your gift for these purposes will continue to improve access, so that Drumlin Farm can truly be a place for everyone. Thank you!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yes! I want to make sure that everyone can experience Drumlin Farm.

My gift of $ ______________ will support the following:

□ Scholarships for Drumlin Farm camps, school programs, and family and child programs;□ Drumlin Farm’s Leadership in Environmental Access For All (LEAF) program, which provides programming and equipment for people of all ages with a range of abilities and challenges;□ Drumlin Outreach and Assistance Resources (DOAR), an endowment fund which provides income every year to advance the goals of access and diversity;□ Where it’s needed most

Name_________________________________________________________________

Adressss_______________________________________________________________

City______________________________________State_________Zip______________

Telephone__________________________________E-mail________________________

□ Check enclosed (payable to: Mass Audubon) in the amount of $____________________ □ I will be giving appreciated securities (please contact Polly Reeve at the number below with more information so that we can properly credit your gift).□ Please charge $________________ to my credit card

Other information/instructions regarding this gift: □ My company will match this gift (please attach matching gift form) □ My gift is anonymous □ Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________

Credit Card (circle one): Visa MasterCard Discover Card #: _______________________________________Expiration Date: ______________ Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Please mail this completed form to Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. If you have any questions, please call 781-259-2239.


©Emily Haranas


Join our community of preschool learners (ages 3–6) who explore fields, forests, and ponds; care for animals; participate in weekly farm chores; and observe wildlife. Our unique nature-based learning environment integrates math, art, science, music, and literacy while also providing hands-on experiences that support children in building language and motor skills as well as confidence, independence, and cooperation with peers.

For more information, contact Jill Canelli, M.Ed.: [email protected] or781-259-2241

HistoryDrumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary has been offering educational programs to young children for more than 40 years. Drumlin Farm Community Preschool has been licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care since 2008.

StaffEach class is taught by highly qualified early childhood educators who are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The maximum class size is 16 students. Staff-to-child ratio is approximately 1:5.

Wildlife Sanctuary ExplorationsFamiliar habitat landmarks observed during the changing seasons infuse an emotional connection to the outdoors and provide a sense of discovery.

Outdoor Play in Nature

Children have the opportunity to play, use their imagination, and interact with one another while also exploring the changing landscape and various habitats around the sanctuary.

Farm ChoresFeeding the farm animals, milking the cow, collecting eggs, and grooming the pony teach children about life cycles and cooperation with each other and nature as well as the habitat needs of many Massachusetts species. Our programs enrich natural history and science lessons, helping to build connections to the local environment.

Wildlife VisitsGuided by staff, children learn about the appearance, behavior, habitat, and adaptations of our resident reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

Planting & HarvestingChildren are involved in the life cycle of growing food on the farm—from planting to harvesting, and tasting. Along with these hands-on experiences, they also learn about farming, soil, water, and plants.

Learn more and register: massaudubon.org/drumlifarm35Preschool Photos ©Emily Haranas & ©Patrick Rogers

PROGRAM REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

TO REGISTER:

Visit: massaudubon.org/drumlinprogramsCall: 781-259-2255 and make your selection based on program type.

For your security, please do NOT include a credit card number in a voicemail or email; instead, leave your phone number and a good time to call for this information.

PAYMENT in full is due at the time of registration in order to confirm your enrollment. Exceptions are made for camps and certain off-site trips, or as noted.

CONFIRMATION will typically be sent by email; please specify if you would like us to send a hard copy. Links to additional information related to your program may be included. Please read carefully to make sure information is correct and that you understand any special instructions, then email or call us if you have remaining questions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:· Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is a dynamic environment and we may adapt programming to take advantage of special circumstances or to protect participants’ well-being.· Preregistration is required unless otherwise noted in the program description. Please sign up early to avoid cancellation due to low enrollment. · Check in at our Visitor Services window to learn the location of your class.· For programs with a farm-food connection, snacks may be prepared and/or served. Please inform your instructor of any food allergies prior to program start.

Filled Courses/Wait List: If the program of your choice is fully enrolled, you may ask to be added to the waiting list. Please call 781-259-2255 and make your selection based on program type.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: To receive a refund or credit-on-file, notice of withdrawal must be received at least one week before program start. Certain camp and travel programs require longer notice. Please read registration materials carefully as fees will be forfeited for late withdrawals. There will be no refund in the case of special (fundraising) events. To request a refund, please call 781-259-2244 for camp

or 781-259-2220 for any other program. Drumlin Farm reserves the right to change programs, schedules, or instructors, and to cancel classes due to low enrollment. In such a case, every effort will be made to notify you in advance and a full refund will be issued.

Weather: On-site programs typically run rain, shine, or light snow—please dress accordingly! If extreme weather does lead to a decision to close the sanctuary and/or cancel classes, a recorded message will be available by calling 781-259-2255 after 7 am. A banner will be posted at the top of Drumlin Farm’s web page (www.massaudubon.org/drumlinfarm). For programs that list a "rain date", we recommend that you hold the alternate date open. We cannot offer refunds if the class is switched to its listed alternate and you are unable to attend.

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

Hours:Tuesday–Sunday, plus Monday holidays9 am to 4 pm (November–February)9 am to 5 pm (March–October)

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Barns will be locked 15 minutes prior to close.

General Admission:$9 Nonmember Adults$6 Nonmember Children, ages 2 -12$6 Nonmember Seniors

No Charge for Mass Audubon members, children under 2, EBT cardholders, or residents of Lincoln/Hanscom. Our participation in the Blue Star program provides free visitation to active military and their immediate families Memorial Day through Labor Day. Nonmembers are advised to check with their local library for reduced price entry opportunities.

Directions to Drumlin Farm:We are located half a mile east of the intersection of Rt 117 with Rt 126. Look for the Drumlin Farm sign on the south side of Rt 117.

By Train: Take the Fitchburg line to Lincoln Station. Walk 2 blocks south on Lincoln Road (uphill). Cross Rt 117, turn left, and look for signage at Drumlin Farm entrance a few hundred feet ahead. See MBTA.com for maps and schedules.

Back Cover Photo ©Patricia Streilein


Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

208 South Great Road

Lincoln, MA 01773

massaudubon.org/drumlinfarm

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDBoston, MA

Permit No. 56881

Mass Audubon protects 38,000 acres of land

throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife,

and making nature accessible to all. As Massachusetts’

largest nature conservation nonprofit, we welcome

more than a half million visitors a year to our wildlife

sanctuaries and 20 nature centers. From inspiring hilltop

views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods,

and working farms, we believe in protecting our state’s

natural treasures for wildlife and for all people–a vision

shared in 1896 by our founders, two extraordinary Boston

women. Today, Mass Audubon is a nationally recognized

environmental education leader, offering thousands of

camp, school, and adult programs that get over 225,000

kids and adults outdoors every year. With more than

125,000 members and supporters, we advocate on Beacon

Hill and beyond, and conduct conservation research to

preserve the natural heritage of our beautiful state for

today’s and future generations. We welcome you to explore

a nearby sanctuary, find inspiration, and get involved. Learn

how at massaudubon.org.

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