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Drumlin Farm Wildlife SanctuaryPrograms & Events

APRIL — SEPTEMBER 2020

A Note from Renata Pomponi, Sanctuary DirectorLast fall I had the temporary misfortune of breaking a small but critical bone in my foot that led to surgery and three months of healing. Crutches and trail conditions kept me mainly to the path from house-to-car and car-to-desk. While I deeply missed being able to wander the sanctuary, I tried to make the most of my shortened outdoor time. A ray of sunshine on a cloudy day and the first snow of the season both provided happy nature moments, even if glimpsed through a window or in the parking lot rather than out on the trails.

Thankfully my recovery has been relatively quick and easy, with my outdoor boundaries expanding with the coming of spring. But this loss of outdoor access had me redefining what it means to be to be an "outdoor person." How much space does it take to feel like you are outside? Do you need a whole 206-acre wildlife sanctuary to feel immersed in nature, or is that little path from house-to-car sometimes enough? While lacking the diversity of the Learning Garden, the rosemary plant on my front step still offered the temptation to brush a hand along its leaves. The snowflakes falling on my walkway danced in the same flurry as those in the red pine forest. And the sun angling over the pasture at the end of the day caught my eye through the car windshield just as it did when I was strolling the farmyard at sunset last summer.

Nature can be appreciated on every scale, small or large. My time spent with small-scale nature has expanded my appreciation of the work our Drumlin Farm educators do with people who chose to enjoy nature in all the ways possible to them, be it in tiny urban school gardens, on crutches or in wheelchairs, or in spaces with asphalt on the ground but skies open for viewing. All nature is worth appreciating and protecting, at Drumlin Farm and beyond.

Wishing you a year of nature on every scale,

Renata Pomponi, Drumlin 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 13

Teen Programs 17

Adult Programs 19

Birding Trips 27

CSA & Farming 29

Summer Camp 30

Schools & Groups 31

LEAF Accessibility 32

Community Preschool 33

Volunteer & Donate 34

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©Jocelyn Finlay

April–September 2020

Your camp is amazing. Truly unique and stands on its own. The outdoor-based

programming and focus on playing outside in nature is what it’s all about.

Kids thrive on that. Thank you!

-2019 Camp Parent

©Rishi Jain

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

HOURSTuesday–Sunday, plus Monday holidays9 am–4 pm (November–February)9 am–5 pm (March–October)

After the long winter, enjoy the warmer

weather visiting the farm animals

and exploring trails. You’ll find crops

growing out in Boyce Field, and an

amazing view from the top of the

drumlin. Pick up a scavenger hunt at

admissions to guide your adventure

on the farm and stop into one of our

free drop-in activities. There is 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

Pollinator DayAll AgesSaturday, May 2 / 10 am–4 pmFree with price of admission

Pollinators are important creatures that have enormous impacts on our landscape and agricultural history. 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!

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 drop-in programs, free with admission. You could meet our resident wildlife and livestock, watch farmyard demonstrations, or learn more about gardening, bees, and more!

Schedules change every week and there’s always something new! 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.

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Sensory Friendly MondaysMondays, March 23, April 6, May 11, June 1 / 1-4 pm

General admission fees apply for participants, Free for aides and companions

Introducing opportunities for families and children with autism to connect with nature, the farm, and each other, in a sensory-friendly environment. See page 32 for more.

©Patrick Rogers

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

shop.massaudubon.org / 781-259-2214

SPRING OPTICS SALE April 3–12Mass Audubon members will enjoy discounts starting at 15% on binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods. Our expert staff will help you find the right optics for you!

Vacation WeekPre-K–Grade 8Monday-Friday, April 20-24

Turn out-of-school time into out-of-doors time! Have fun while learning 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 16 for more.

DISCOVERY DAYS

Strawberry DayAll Ages Saturday, June 20 / 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.

Bring Home Drumlin Farm ProduceSpring, Summer & Fall CSA Registration is OpenPick-ups on Wednesday PM, and Thursday AM

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

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DISCOVERY DAYS

All About BirdsAll Ages Saturday, September 19 / 10 am–4 pmFree with price of admission

Celebrate and explore the exciting world of birds with the experts! Meet a variety of birds such as songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl and learn about their habitat needs and adaptations. Join our teacher naturalists on a bird walk, find out what simple things you can do to help birds deal with climate change, and take home your own bird craft.

2Learn more and register: massaudubon.org/drumlinfarm

Are you ready for Summer Camp 2020?

CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Campers ages 4-17 make new friends as they learn about nature and farming through hands-on activities, trail exploration, animal interactions, games, and more at two unique camp locations. See page 30 for details.

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©Patrick Rogers

SPECIAL EVENTS

Happy Birthday!

from Drumlin FarmBirthday parties are offered from September through mid-June and includes the use of the Pond House or Turkey House. Larger rooms may be available for an additional fee. For more information, email [email protected] 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).

Animal Theme Party

Ages 5+ | $400

Theme parties include all

the features of our basic

party plus a special program

where children can milk a

cow, meet chickens, build

mouse habitats, or visit

with our domestic rabbits.

Limited to 15 children, 25 total

participants.

Sap-to-Syrup Pancake BreakfastAll Ages

Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8 / 8:45 am–1:15 pm

Members $15, Nonmembers $17

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, complete with sweet smells and delicious tastes!

Advanced purchase only. Half hour breakfast seatings available 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 28 / 10 am–4 pm



The best fiber festival of the year—it’s Woolapalooza! Watch traditional sheep-shearing by hand and border collies herding sheep around the field. Visit our sheep-to-sweater interpretive trail to learn about wool washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing. Browse local vendors for gifts, yarn, and more. Top it off with a delicious lunch made from Drumlin Farm veggies. A spring favorite!

Walk-in only—no advance purchase.

Special EventsCelebrate the world around you

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Hay Wagon Concert SeriesAll Ages

Select Fridays in June, July,

& August / 6:30-9 pm

Adults & Teens ages 13+, $15

Max per family, $45


Bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn while you soak in the setting sun and sounds of local artists performing on our iconic hay wagon stage! Relax with your family or get moving with lawn games. Ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Please check our website for updated information on specific dates.

Special EventsCelebrate the world around you

Learn more and register: massaudubon.org/drumlinfarm4

Running Wild Trail RunSUNDAY, MAY 3

5K Race: 9:30 am

All Ages

$30 in advance, $35 day of race (plus service fee)

1K Race: 10:30 am

Ages 12 and under

$20 in advance, $25 day of race (plus service fee)

"Drumlin Dash" Fun Run: 11 am

Ages 5 and under

Free

See the sanctuary in a brand-new way as you race through our nature trails, farm fields, and the barnyard loop! Run wild at our first ever trail run, with all proceeds going to support the educational programming and sustainable farming operations of Drumlin Farm. Kids are welcome to sign up for a special 1K event, and even the youngest can get involved with a fun dash up the drumlin. Runners who register by April 12 will receive an exclusive Running Wild 2019 t-shirt (5K and 1K only), and prizes will be awarded to top finishers by age group and gender.

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Family ProgramsHelp with farm chores, meet animals, and explore outdoors!

Maple MooFamilies with children ages 3–8

Wednesday, March 4 / 10–11:30 am


Milk the cow and check if the maple tree sap is running. What happens when maple meets milk? One thing’s for sure—it will be delicious! No backpack babies, please.

Maple MagicFamilies with children of all ages

Friday, March 6 / 3:30–5 pm


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.

Sip Some SapFamilies with children ages 3–8

Thursday, March 12 / 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.

Advance registration is required. Programs are 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 & SYRUPFriday, March 13 / 3:30–5 pmHelp 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 CHORESFriday, March 20 / 3:30–5 pmLong 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?Friday, March 27 / 3:30–5 pmIt’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.

Afternoon Chores & MoreFamilies with children ages 4–12

Saturdays: March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5 / 3:30–5 pm


There’s much to do to settle our farm animals in for the night and we need the help of aspiring farmers. These aren’t your average chores—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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Family ProgramsHelp with farm chores, meet animals, and explore outdoors!

Busy Bees’ WaxFamilies with children ages 3–8

Saturday, March 14 / 2–3:30 pm

Members $14.50, Nonmembers $17.50

Make candles and decorations made out of bees’ wax to take come, meet our beekeeper, find out why bees make wax, and learn how we’ve used it throughout history. Limit 2 children per adult. No backpack babies, please.

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

Saturday, March 14 / 10–11:30 am


The eye of an owl, the yellow face of a dandelion, the seeds inside an apple—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. While the Pi-es are baking, we’ll search for circles on the farm, and visit our soon-to-be mamma goats and sheep to feed them a mid-morning snack. No backpack babies, please.

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

Tuesday, March 17 / 10–11:30 am


Have you ever found a lucky four-leaf clover? Plant some shamrocks, meet 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

Thursday, March 26 / 10–11:30 am


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 5–12

Friday, April 3 / 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? Meet some froggy friends and take an evening stroll listening and looking for these nighttime singers with your family. No backpack babies, please.

Chickens & the FoxFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, April 8 / 3:30–5 pm


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 Dyeing from NatureFamilies with children ages 2–10

Friday, April 10 / 10-11:30 am, 3:30–5 pm

Members $14.50, Nonmembers $17.50, per session

Let’s get egg-cited for spring’s arrival on the farm! 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.

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Family ProgramsRaising Resilient Families:Finding Hope in a Changing Climate Families with children ages 3 and up

Saturday, April 11 / 10:00-11:30 am

Free

Join us and other families for an informal conversation about the local impacts of climate change in our communities. Share ideas on how to discuss climate change with your family and learn some new ways to take action and support a more climate-friendly family lifestyle. Enjoy accompanying child-friendly activities during the discussion.

Story Time: Frog PrinceFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, April 16 / 10–11:30 am


Do you know the story of The Frog Prince? Enjoy this interactive 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.

Got Milk?Families with children ages 3–8

Wednesday, April 29 / 3:30–5 pm


Feed the cows their evening hay, try your hand at milking our dairy cow, and moooore. After all our hard work, we’ll enjoy a tasty dairy treat. No backpack babies, please.

Story Time: The Princess & the PeaFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, May 1 / 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.

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CLIMATE CAFE

Tractors, Trucks, Tools & HayrideFamilies with children ages 2–8

Tuesday, May 5 / 3:30–5 pm

Thursday, May 21 / 10–11:30 am

Friday, May 29 / 3:30–5:00 pm

Sunday, May 31 / 2-3:30 pm

Members $14.50, Nonmembers $17.50, per session

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

Turtle TimeFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, May 7 / 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. Explore where they live in the ponds, forests, and fields and find out what they eat.

Make MOOsic with CowsFamilies with children ages 2–8



If our cow listens to her favorite music will she give us more milk? We’ll make some mellow musical instruments, serenade the herd, and see if our concert puts her in the mood for milking. No backpack babies.

Whoopie for Bees!Families with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, May 13 / 3:30–5 pm

Members $14.50, Nonmembers $17

What’s all the buzzzz about? Without bees’ pollinator power we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods. Let’s learn all about bees and celebrate their hard work by baking some honey whoopie pie treats.

Family Programs

Cow Milking & Ice Cream MakingFamilies with children ages 3–8

Friday, May 22 / 3:30-5 pm


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.

Ponding with Ducks Families with children ages 3–8

Wednesday, May 27 / 3:30–5 pm


Meet some web-footed quackers and discover why ponds are wonderful places to live for lucky ducks! 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.

Rabbit’s Silly SaladFamilies with children ages 3–8

Tuesday, June 2 / 3:30–5 pm


Enjoy all the delicious spring plants that are growing in the garden—they’re not just for rabbits! Harvest fresh veggie snacks to make a yummy salad, meet our resident rabbit, and find out what they like to eat. Then, plant your own mini-salad garden to bring home!

Honey BunnyFamilies with children ages 2–8

Thursday, June 4 / 10–11:30 am


Did you know that there’s a plant that helps 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 of your own to take home!


©Seth MooreFriday Evening HayridesFamilies with children ages 2–8

Fridays: May 15, June 19, August 14, September 11, September 18 / 6–7:30 pm


Take 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 animal visitor. From a beautiful vantage point, enjoy the splendid colors in the sky as the sun begins to set.

Pigs & PotatoesFamilies with children ages 2–8



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.

Story Time: The Cow Loves CookiesFamilies with children ages 3-8

Saturday, May 16 / 10-11:30 am


The Cow Loves Cookies, do you? We will read the book and find out why the cow does too. Come and take care of the cows, see if they have any milk, and make, bake, and enjoy a cookie of your own. Yum!

Boom Chicka Boom Dance PartyFamilies with children ages 2–8

Tuesday, May 19 / 3:30–5 pm


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 mamas and the papas, check out the chicks and have a chicken dance party—Boom Chicka Boom!

Family ProgramsJust Kidding with GoatsFamilies with children ages 2–8

Friday, June 5 / 3:30–5 pm


Do you love to kid around? So do we! Meet our baby goats and watch them jumping and playing this spring. Help us take care of the does and meet the buck, as you learn all about goats!

Queen BeeFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, June 10 / 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.

Barnyard Bricks: Lego ChallengeFamilies with children ages 4–11

Friday, June 12 / 3:30–5 pm


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 our farm and habitats through the eyes of an engineer. Bring your ideas back into the LEGO Lab to make your own creations to share.

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

Sunday, June 14 / 2–3:30 pm


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!

Reptile & Amphibian EscapadeFamilies with children ages 2–8

Tuesday, June 16 / 3:30–5 pm


Warm weather is here and the reptiles and amphibians are out and about. We’ll explore 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!

Fairies & FirefliesFamilies with children ages 4–12

Saturday, June 20 / 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 explore the sanctuary for signs of fairies. Could it be fireflies (also known as meadow fairies) really dancing in the grasses?

I Spy a Butterfly!Families with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, June 24 / 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, learning all about beautiful butterflies.

Damsels & DragonfliesFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, August 5 / 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? Come on an adventure searching ponds, meadows, and fields looking for naiads, skimmers, and bluets.

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Family Programs

Pickling PartyFamilies with children ages 3–8

Wednesday, August 12 / 3:30–5 pm


The crops are full grown, and it’s time to start pickling. You’ll 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!

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Drumlin Farm Presents

Wolbach Wonders at Wolbach Farm, Sudbury

Families with children ages 2–5


Listen in as a teacher naturalist reads one of our many favorite children’s books at story time, meet an animal from the story, and venture outside for a nature walk at beautiful Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. Join us for one, some, or all sessions! *Please note these programs take place at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury, MA.

Summertime BabiesWednesday, July 8 / 10–11:30 am

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

Little MouseWednesday, July 15 / 10–11:30 am

Where would a mouse find a safe place for a house? 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 TimeWednesday, July 22 / 10–11:30 am

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. After storytime, we’ll observe some turtles and learn all about these ancient reptiles who have been here since before the dinosaurs.

Go, Bunny, Go!Wednesday, July 29 / 10–11:30 am

Who is hopping about in the meadow? Who is sneaking into the garden? Who has big ears and a teeny tiny tail? With storytime and a live meeting, we’ll learn all about rabbits and hop hop hop like a bunny.

Bug AdventureWednesday, August 5 / 10–11:30 am

Going on a Bug Adventure—who will we find? spittlebugs, lady bugs, roly-poly bugs! Going on a Bug Adventure—who will we hear? Crickets, bumblebees, cicadas! Going on a Bug Adventure—who wants to come along?

Farmer for a DayWednesday, August 12 / 10–11:30 am

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

Apple Honey HarvestFamilies with children ages 2–8

Wednesday, September 16 / 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.

Hawks Aloft Migration WatchFamilies with children ages 3–8

Friday, September 18 / 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!

Learn more and register: massaudubon.org/drumlinfarm

Family Series Programs

Drumlin Farm April–September 2020 Family Programs

Advance registration required. Programs are 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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Family ExplorationsFamilies with children ages 2–6

Mondays, March 30–June 1 / 10–11:30 am

Fridays, April 3–May 29 / 10–11:30 am Members $92, Nonmembers $110, per series

Spring has sprung—let’s go exploring! Which animals are having babies? Do the sheep like their new haircuts? Are the plants awake from their long winter’s rest yet? 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 4/20, 4/24, or 5/25.

Farm FamilyFamilies with children ages 2–6

Mondays, March 30–June 1 / 3:30–5 pmThursdays, April 2–May 28 / 3:30–5 pmFridays, April 3–May 29 / 3:30–5 pmMembers $92, Nonmembers $110, per series

Saturdays, May 2-May 30 / 10-11:30 amMembers $46, Nonmembers $55, per series

Explore spring on the farm while you help the farmer with chores. Milk a cow and feed her evening hay, visit the lambs, check in the chicken house for eggs, and fill up their bird feeders. 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 4/20, 4/23, 4/24, or 5/25.

Old MacDrumlin’s Farm Families with children ages 2–6Wednesdays, April 1–May 27 / 11 am–12 pmThursdays, April 2–May 28 / 11 am–12 pmMembers $67, Nonmembers $80, per series

What sound does a sheep make? What is growing in the garden? Come and sing along with us as we explore the farm. You’ll visit the sheep, dig in the garden, meet the chickens, and more. No class 4/22 or 4/23.

Story Time: Wild for WildlifeFamilies with children ages 2–6Wednesdays, May 6–27 / 9–10:30 amSundays, May 3–24 / 2–3:30 pmMembers $46, Nonmembers $55, per series

Who are our wild neighbors and where do they live? Each week we will read a favorite children’s book and meet a wild character from the story. Then we’ll go on a nature hike to discover where they live and what they eat.

Story Time: Fairytale AdventuresFamilies with children ages 2–6Thursdays, May 7–28 / 9-10:30 amMembers $46, Nonmembers $55, entire series

Come and have a fairytale adventure with us. Listen to some classic fairy tales with a twist and explore our farm and sanctuary through your storybook eyes. Each week we will hear a different story, go on an adventure to a special place, and enjoy a snack or make a fun craft.

Summer EscapadesFamilies with children ages 2–6Tuesdays, July 7–July 28 / 3:30–5 pmWednesdays, July 8–July 29 / 3:30–5 pmMembers $46, Nonmembers $55, per series

What’s happening on the farm and sanctuary in the summer season? Find out through fun chores on the farm. Explore the forests to see what we can find and discover the delights of summer on weekly adventures filled with hands-on learning and socialization!

Family Series Programs


Adult/Child Pair SeriesPrograms designed for one child and one accompanying adult only.

Prices are per participant (adult and child), per series.

Polliwogs & FrogsAdult/child pairs with children age 2Tuesdays, March 31–May 26 / 9:30–10:30 amFridays, April 3–May 29 / 9:30–10:30 amMembers $67, Nonmembers $80, 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 polliwogs have hatched. Dig in our garden and plant some seeds—then watch them grow! Check under a fluffy hen for an egg and feel the soft wool of the sheep. No class 4/21 or 4/24.

Tadpoles & Toads Adult/child pairs with children ages 3–5Tuesdays, March 31–May 26 / 11 am–12 pmFridays, April 3–May 29 / 11 am–12 pmMembers $67, Nonmembers $80, 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 4/21 or 4/24.

Cooking TogetherAdult/child pairs with children ages 3–5Tuesdays, March 31–May 26 / 10–11:30 amMembers $100, Nonmembers $120, entire series

Introduce your little one to the joys of cooking. We’ll harvest ripe vegetables from the garden, collect eggs from our chickens, 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 4/21.

NATURE PRESCHOOLAges 3–6The perfect introduction to the outdoors and school. See page 33.

SUMMER CAMP 2020Lincoln & Sudbury LocationsAges 4–17Registration for summer 2020 is now open. See page 30.

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKPre-K–Grade 8Turn out of school time into out-of-doors time! See page 15.

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Barnyard BuddiesAges 4–6

Tuesdays, March 31–May 26 / 3:30–5 pm

Members $140, Members $168, entire series

Meet new friends as you help our farmers with their spring chores as 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’ll also plant in the garden and work with crops out in Boyce Field. No class 4/21.

Kids in the KitchenAges 6–9

Tuesdays, March 31–May 26 / 3:30–5 pm

Members $160, Nonmembers $195, entire series

Harvest vegetables from the garden and collect eggs from our chickens to create fresh, delicious dishes. Try new foods and master new cooking techniques. You’ll take home a new recipe to share with your family each week.


Youth Series ProgramsChildren Ages 4-9

Advanced registration required. Designed for children ages 4-9, without an adult. Prices are per participant, per series.

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Afternoon Kids’ ClubAges 4–6

Thursdays, April 2–May 28 / 3:30–5 pm


Spring has sprung, and there’s so much to explore! Make new friends as we 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 4/23.

Farmer’s HelpersAges 6–9

Fridays, April 3–May 29 / 3:30–5 pm


It’s time to meet new friends and 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. Grab your muck boots and join the fun! No class 4/24.

Express Yourself! Nature & Fiber ArtAges 6–9

Wednesdays, May 6–27 / 4–5:30 pm


Let our farm and it’s habitats inspire your artistic side! Learn from each other as we visit a different place at the farm each week to boost our creative energy, then return to our maker-space to bring our inspirations to life using natural materials and fibers.

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Youth Series ProgramsChildren Ages 4-9


4-H ProgramsYouth Ages 8-12

As America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H empowers nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills needed to be proactive forces in their

communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy. Drumlin Farm 4-H programs provide opportunities for kids to become healthier, more connected, balanced, and empowered through hands-on activities with farm and nature themes.

Fiber Arts & Sheep Ages 8–12

Saturday, April 11 / 1–4 pm

Mass Audubon and 4-H Members $10, Nonmembers $25

Wool is a wonderful medium for artistic expression. Explore this amazing fiber and all we can create with it; we’ll try our hands at spinning, felting, and weaving. Before our day is done, we will visit with the ewes with their new lambs and feed them their dinner. Supplies and materials are provided.

Designed for youth ages 8-12, unaccompanied by an adult. Open to 4-H Club members and nonmembers.

Introduction to BeekeepingAges 8–12


Mass Audubon & 4-H Members $10, Nonmembers $25

Interested in learning more about bees and what it takes to manage a hive of your own? Introduce yourself to this fascinating hobby and it’s benefits to our local ecosystems. Visit our hives as we learn about bee biology and the basics of beekeeping.

Phone Apps for NatureAges 8–12

Saturday, June 6 / 1–3 pm


Apps for smartphones and tablets have opened new ways to engage with and learn about the natural world around us. From taking high resolution photos to electronic field guides and data collection platforms, all you need to know is at your fingertips. Explore some of the best apps available and how to use them. Please bring your smartphone or tablet.

Family Community Service Day Families with children ages 8 and up

Saturday, July 11 / 1–4 pm


Discover what goes on behind the scenes at Drumlin Farm and lend a hand in the fields and forests around the sanctuary with other families. Pull invasive plants, harvest crops, or help maintain trails as you share stories, enjoy the beauty of Drumlin, and help keep the farm working!

Vacation Week Youth Programs, April 20–24

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.

Participants will be grouped by age.

FarmersAges 4–9

Monday, April 20 / 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!

Spring PathfindersAge 4–Kindergarten

Tuesday–Friday, April 21–24 / 8:30 am–12 pm


Wind your way through barns, fields, and forests and discover the hidden wonders of Drumlin Farm! Learn to care for our livestock, explore the fields and forests, and see some of our resident wildlife.

Spring SeekersAge 4–Kindergarten



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 TrackersKindergarten–Grade 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.


Vacation Week Youth Programs, April 20–24

Extended DaysGrades K–8

Tuesday–Friday, April 21–24 / 3–6 pm

Members $32, Nonmembers $38, per day

Wind down after a busy day with an afternoon of nature crafts, farm chores, quiet-time activities, and a snack. Available as an add-on for four-day program participants only. Attend one or multiple days.


NEW! Earth Day Climate Cafe Raising Resilient Families: Finding Hope in a Changing ClimateAdults

Wednesday, April 22 / 9–10:30 am

Free

Drop off your child at vacation week, then join us and other families as we celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary with an informal conversation about the local impacts of climate change in our communities. Share ideas on how to discuss climate change with your family and learn new ways to take action. Also taking place on April 11, see page 7.

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 Naturalists Grades 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.

Spring FarmhandsGrades 6–8

Tuesday–Friday, April 21-24 / 8:30 am–3 pm


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 resident wildlife. Discover what goes into feeding and caring for animals large and small.

CLIMATE CAFE

March MigrantsAges 12–17

Saturday, March 7 / 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.

Artisan Bread MakingAges 13–17



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

Teen ProgramsTeens Ages 12-17

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Woodcock WalkAges 12–17



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.

World of Birds: Birding for Tweens & Teens with ASDAges 11-15

Saturdays, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 / 10 am–12 pm


Drumlin Farm has a variety of bird friendly habitats that attract a mix of resident and migratory birds each spring. Our LEAF Accessibility program welcomes young birders with ASD to join us for a series of seasonal walks that are ideal for all abilities looking to explore nature with our teacher naturalists. For more information on our LEAF program, see page 32.

Citizen ScientistsGrades 9–12

Thursday, April 23 / 9 am–3 pm


As a citizen scientist conducting hydrology research, explore the ponds that dot Drumlin Farm’s property, and discover what lives in them. Help Mass Audubon’s researchers collect important data including pond depth, water quality, and biodiversity. In the afternoon, warm up with some hot drinks and learn about how to use the information we’ve gathered.

Programs are designed for teens unaccompanied by an adult. Prices are per participant, per program. Advance registration required.

©Wayne Wetherbee

Teen ProgramsTeens Ages 12-17

Wild About WarblersAges 12–17

Saturday, May 2 / 11 am–4 pm


Mount Auburn Cemetery, doubling as a certified arboretum and sanctuary for wildlife, 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 and water bottle.

Bird-a-thon Ages 12–17Saturday, May 16 / 7 am–5 pm

Fundraising Event

Spend the day birding for the Drumlin Farm Bird-a-thon Team! Each year, over 20 teams compete to spot as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period. Team members and other supporters raise money for nature conservation, education, and advocacy, so you can help while having fun. Bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, binoculars, and bird guide. Dress for the weather.

Bird Walk & Breakfast PotluckAges 12–17

Saturday, May 30 / 9 am–1 pm

Free for Members, Nonmembers $10

End the teen birders’ season with a breakfast potluck and bird walk 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.

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!


Adult ProgramsNatural History, Know-Your-Food, & Birding Programs

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.

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Beekeeping for BeginnersLed by Mel GaddTuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 / 7–9 pmMembers $110, Nonmembers $132, entire series

This 5-session series provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started on 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 GaddTuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5 / 7–9 pm (evening sessions)Saturdays, April 25, May 9 / 10 am–12 pm(field sessions)Members $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 includes three evening lectures and discussion sessions and two field sessions working with Drumlin Farm hives. Please bring your own veil and protective clothing for the field sessions.

Bee SchoolBee populations are in decline due to a number of factors like pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn more about these hard working insects, home beekeeping, and what you can do to help save the bees with Massachusetts Beekeepers Association’s 2017 Beekeeper of the Year, Mel Gadd!

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Home Vegetable Garden Planning Led by Maricela EscobarThursday, March 5 / 6:30–8:30 pm Members $22, Nonmembers $26

Now is the time to start planning your beautiful vegetable home gardens. Learn how to start your season strong and early for a spring harvest and of course, a bountiful summer and fall. We’ll cover where to buy seeds, various ways of starting your own seedlings, and crop planning for vegetables and herbs.

Sausage Making & Beer Tasting with Cambridge Brewing Co.Led by Chef Ben GroppeFriday, March 6 / 6–9 pmMembers $50, Nonmembers $60

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 and enjoy samples with select pairings of local beer by Cambridge Brewing Company. Ages 21+ only.

Birding the Upper CapeLed by Strickland Wheelock & Leslie Bostrom

Saturday, March 7 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Take a stroll on the beach, pond, marsh, and thicket on Nantucket Sound and the Cape Cod Canal to find winter birds! There’s always the chance of seeing rarities such as Yellow-breasted Chat, Orange-crowned Warbler, King Eider, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Northern Shoveler, Canvasback, and more. Please dress warmly. Lunch will not be included in fee and will be at a heated restaurant.

Adult ProgramsNatural History, Know-Your-Food, & Birding Programs

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!


Seed Exchange Led by Maricela Escobar Saturday, March 14 / 9–11:30 amMembers $15, Nonmembers $20

You’re invited to a morning of seed trading with the community! Bring a favorite heirloom seed that you would like to share, and pick up a few new legacy seeds from your neighbors. All kinds of seeds (vegetables, flowers, fruits) are welcomed as well as all the stories that come with them.

Naturalist WalksLed by Drumlin Farm NaturalistsSaturdays: March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13, July 18, August 15 / 1–3:30 pmMembers $14, Nonmembers $17, per session

Are you interested in the natural world around you and would you like to know more about it? Take a walk focused on observing, exploring, and appreciating the world around you with 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. Drop in program; no registration required.

Simple CheesemakingLed by Robin Stuart & Tia Pinney

Saturday, March 21 / 12–4 pmMembers $70, Nonmembers $84

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.

Adult ProgramsWoodcock Walk Led by Kathy SeymourThursday, March 26 / 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. If Dances with the Stars had a bird edition, the woodcock would take first place every time! Please bring warm layers and snacks.

Essex Farm Fields: Meadowlarks & MoreLed by Will Freedberg

Saturday, April 4 / 10 am–4 pm Members $48, Nonmembers $55

Explore the North Shore in search of one of Massachusetts’ most rapidly-declining species, the Eastern Meadowlark. The working fields of Essex often host meadowlark, Wilson’s Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, and a range of other interesting species, but are usually under-birded and overshadowed by more famous sites on the North Shore. We will visit hotspots along Argilla, Northgate, and Essex Roads as well as Crane Beach.

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Mass Audubon’s Field Naturalist Certificate Program Led by Mass Audubon StaffTuesdays, April 7–June 16 / 6:30–9 pmEvery other Saturday, April 18–June20 / 9 am–4 pm (field trips)Members $1,200, Nonmembers $1,440

This 11-week certificate program is designed for people who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the natural world, build their environmental résumé, or work with an environmental group. Each session explores a topic through assigned readings, lectures, and hands-on field experiences. Areas of study include general ecology, trees, plants, fungi, aquatic ecology, insects, amphibians and reptiles, mammals, birds, climate, and interpretation, among others. We’ll focus on building a broad base of ecological understanding and communicating about the environment.

Adult ProgramsEarly Spring on Cape AnnLed by Strickland WheelockSaturday, April 18 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Mid-April is a great time to explore the protected coves, ponds, beaches, and thickets of Cape Ann. Lingering winter species and returning spring migrants create an exciting mixture. Possible sightings include all three scoters, King Eider, Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Harlequin Duck, Black Guillemont, and loons. Early-spring herons, shorebirds, and passerines will definitely be active as they stop to rest on their way north to their breeding grounds. Bring warm layers, binoculars, water, and snacks.

Fiber Arts ExplorationLed by Marianne Neuman, Tia Pinney& Kathy SeymourSunday, April 19 / 1–4:30 pmMembers $42, Nonmembers $50

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.

Backyard Agriculture Led by Robin Wilkerson

Sunday, April 26 / 1–3 pm


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.


Thursday Morning Bird WalksLed by Pam Sowizral, Carol Jeffery& Jake Bourque

Thursdays, April 9, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28 Members $12, Nonmembers $14, per session

Explore local hot spots in search of resident species and migrating spring warblers. With multiple experienced leaders on every walk, birders of all levels will enjoy these programs.

Transportation provided from Drumlin Farm. Drop in program; no registration required. Call 781-259-2200, ext. 2473, the Wednesday before each program for a recording of the planned time and location of our walk or email Pam Sowizral at [email protected] to be added to the mailing list. Cash or check only.

*Pay in advance and save! Purchase four Thursday Morning Bird Walk sessions for $45 and attend four dates of your choice. Open to Mass Audubon members. Contact Pam Sowizral at for details.

Backyard ChickensLed by Tia Pinney & Caroline MaloneSaturday, April 11 / 1:30–4:30 pmMembers $30, Nonmembers $36

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. Work with the chickens gaining hands-on experience and learn about feeding, checking for eggs, and any other questions that come up, so you can start raising them in your own backyard.

Adult ProgramsLearning Bird SongLed by Kathy Seymour

Thursday, April 30 / 7–9 pm


Are you ready for spring migration? This class at Drumlin Farm focuses on identifying the cheerful songbirds we hear every spring. You’ll leave with greater confidence and a simple, logical framework for finding and identifying birds by ear on your own and with our ongoing birding outings. Copies of Kenn Kaufman’s Field Guide to Birds of North America will also be available for use.

Birding Wompatuck & Ferry HillLed by Strickland WheelockSaturday, May 2 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Wompatuck State Park and Ferry Hill offer a combination of streams, ponds, woodlands, and thickets that attract a variety of warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, and vireos. Unusual birds that can be found in these areas include Summer Tanager, Worm-eating Warbler, Yellow and Black-billed Cuckoo, both Water Thrushes, and many more. Along with visual sightings, we will concentrate on bird song as a tool to identify different species.

Warblers 101Led by Kathy SeymourThursday, May 7 / 7–9 pm


More than 30 warbler species migrate through Massachusetts, and more than 20 breed here. With bright, cheerful plumage, they offer wonderful opportunities for a tremendous variety of sounds to learn and practice. This class will provide a logical framework for ID, offer tips on making the most of quick views, and introduce you to available resources. All birders are welcome—from beginners to those more experienced looking for a tune-up.

Birding Mount Auburn CemeteryLed by Brooke Stevens Friday, May 8 / 7–10 am


Ever since Mount Auburn was established in 1831 it has been a magnet for migrant species and 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 in Cambridge for a fun day of birding!

Spring Warblers at Martin BurnsLed by Kathy SeymourSaturday, May 9 / 7 am–1 pm


Enjoy a pleasant morning stroll at migrant hotspot Martin Burns Wildlife Management Area in Newbury. We will walk a two mile loop trail through hardwood forest, shrubland, and wetlands looking for singing warblers and other migrating passerines. Warblers we hope to see include Black-and-White, Blue-winged, Chestnut-sided, Prairie, and Magnolia warblers. Other passerine species such as Eastern Bluebirds, Indigo Buntings, Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Field Sparrows, and Baltimore Orioles should make an appearance as well. Bring a daypack with snacks and water.

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Adult Programs


Aged CheesemakingLed by Tia Pinney

Saturday, May 9 / 12–4 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 recommended. Bring containers to take home your cheese.

Great Blue Heron RookeryLed by John Hoye & Audrey McCarthy

Sunday, June 7 / 7:30–10:00 am


A thriving Great Blue Heron rookery is thehighlight 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.

Wild Edibles Walk Led by Russ CohenTuesday, June 9 / 5:30–8 pmMembers $32, Nonmembers $38

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 over 18 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.

Planting for Pollinators & BirdsLed by Susannah ElliotSaturday, June 13 / 1–3:30 pmMembers $28, Nonmembers $34

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.

Fungi Field WalksLed by Jeff TaylorSundays: June 14, July 12, August 16 / 1–3:30 pm Members $28, Nonmembers $34, per session

What is a mushroom anyway? Can you distinguish a bolete from a gilled mushroom? Learn about the crucial and sometimes astonishing roles these fascinating life forms have in the ecosystem and methods for identifying them in the field. Even though fall is considered fungi season in the Northeast, we will explore the sanctuary to discover the many fungi that can be found during spring and summer.

Birding Pawtucket State ParkLed by Strickland WheelockSaturday, June 20 / 7:30 am–5 pm


Pawtucket State Park in southeastern New Hampshire is 5,500 acres of mixed habitats and elevations. Our day will consist of scanning for ravens from the lookout tower, skirting the edges of beaver ponds for Hooded Merganser, and viewing all the songbirds in the hardwoods. Many of the "northern species" like Canada Warbler, Pileated Woodpecker, Winter Wren, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker are mixed in with all the resident flycatchers, vireos, and warblers. If time permits, we will stop at Gile Road marsh and/or Fundy Cove to look for Virginia Rail, Green Heron, and other marsh residents. This will be a great opportunity to learn bird songs and discover a wilderness experience close to home. Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Refreshments & PaletasLed by Maricela Escobar Thursday, July 2 / 5:30–7:30 pm


Natural fresh ingredients are the stars in these refreshments and paletas (homemade popsicles). For our refreshments, we’ll use a wide range of fruits and vegetables to add essential cooling flavors to our water. For our paletas, we’ll explore both milk and water as a base ingredient along with the various fruits to add a unique flavor to each. Making unique refreshments and paletas is a fun summer project for beating the heat you can use all summer, that we’ll approach with an artisanal and creative touch.

Adult Programs

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Insects & Macroinvertebrates Led by Linda GraetzSaturday, July 11 / 1-3:30 pmMembers $28, Nonmembers $34, per session

Mid-summer is a great time to see and learn about the tiny wild animals that are important parts of the sanctuary’s ecosystems. Spend an exciting afternoon in search of the many insects and macroinvertebrates (worms, crustaceans, spiders, etc.) in a variety of life stages that inhabit our fields, ponds, and forests.

Trip to “the Whips”Led by Will FreedbergSaturday, July 11 / 6:30-11 pm


Whip-poor-wills and their iconic, persistent, nighttime song have vanished from most of their usual haunts in Massachusetts. A small population persists in the pine barrens of southeast Massachusetts, where their large moth prey abounds. We’ll look and listen for "Whips," making careful and judicious use of flashlights and calls to see or hear them. Bring a strong flashlight or headlamp, prepare for ticks and mosquitoes, and bring any food you may need.

Making MeadLed by Mel GaddSaturday, July 11 / 12–2 pmMembers $50, Nonmembers $60

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.

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Adult Programs

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Taste Tour of Drumlin FarmLed by Maricela EscobarFriday, August 21 / 5–7 pm


Explore our crop fields and taste your way through the large variety of veggies growing on site. You’ll not only taste, but also learn tips for cooking, and hear about our unique growing practices. All tastings will be accompanied with delicious homemade dipping sauces.

Shorebirds & Swallows at SunsetLed by Kathy Seymour & Jane SenderSaturday, August 22 / 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.

Bird Banding at Foxfire FarmLed by Strickland Wheelock & Dan Fournier

Saturday, September 12 / 6:30 am–1:30 pmMembers $60, Nonmembers $72

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.

Handmade PastaLed by Robin Stuart & Tia PinneyThursday, September 17 / 6:30–9 pmMembers $40, Nonmembers $48

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.

Fermentation 101Led by Maricela EscobarFriday, September 25 / 5–7 pmMembers $32, Nonmembers $38

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 program 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. You’ll take home your own fermentation project; bring containers for yours.

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

Quabbin OvernightLed by Barrett Lawson & Jake BourqueSaturday, May 23–Sunday, May 24Members $185, Nonmembers $222

Welcome back spring migrants at the Quabbin! Singing warblers and other forest songbirds will be actively moving around and preparing for the breeding season. We hope to see Blackpoll, Bay-breasted, Chestnut-side, Blackburnian, and many other tiny, colorful warblers. The Quabbin Reservoir also hosts amazing waterfowl displaying their breeding plumage. We hope to see many other interesting species of birds such as Red-throated Loon, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Veery, and Yellow-throated Vireo.

Maine Coastal Treasures: Puffins to LobstersLed by Strickland WheelockThursday, June 18–Friday, June 19Members $395, Nonmembers $474

Enjoy summer birding on an overnight trip to 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 where rarities like Upland Sandpiper, Grasshopper and Vesper sparrows, and Eastern Meadowlark may be seen. Experience Scarborough Marsh, a vast marshland 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 and registration, visit massaudubon.org/tours or contact Jake Bourque: [email protected], 781-259-2207.

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Cape MayLed by Kathy SeymourThursday, September 24–Monday, September 28Members $1,050, Nonmembers $1,260

New Jersey’s Cape May is without a doubt one of the top birding destinations in the country. This small peninsular area hosts numerous amounts of migrating birds all concentrated in many different, unique habitats. Our days here should be jam packed with a variety of different birds such as Yellow-breasted Chat, Blue Grosbeak, Red-headed Woodpecker, Rough-legged Hawk, and many more. In the mornings we will easily be able to view scores of warblers and other songbirds. During the midday hours we will be able to watch migrating accipters and falcons streaming overhead as they migrate south. In the evenings we will see volumes of shorebirds and waterbirds feeding and resting at nearby wetlands and lakes. You won’t want to miss out on this nearby trip!

Louisiana: Rail Sweep & Southern SpecialtiesLed by Strickland Wheelock & Henry MauerTuesday, November 3–Sunday, November 8Members $1,695, Nonmembers $2,034

Travel south and immerse yourself in an amazing birding trip and rice festival! This unique trip offers extraordinary, close views of five different rail species including Yellow, King, Virginia, Sora, and Clapper among the Louisiana rice fields and coast. Hike into beautiful pine forest habitat to search for Red-cockaded Woodpecker colonies, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Bachman’s Sparrow, and Carolina Chickadee. Over the years, 326 different species of birds have been seen making this an amazing experience for any birder looking to cross some species off of their life list. Plus, you can’t go wrong with cajun food!

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CSA Farmshare ProgramBring Drumlin Farm Grown Produce Home—Register Today!

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CSA BenefitsCSA farmshare holders know exactly where their food comes from and reduce their carbon footprint by eating locally and supporting sustainable practices. Plus, weekly produce supports a delicious and nutritious diet. We also strive to give shareholders 20% more veggies than what they originally paid for and pass along the abundance when we experience bumper crops, giving them a great return on investment.

Our Growing PracticesAt 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· 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.

Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmshare 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 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 13–June 17 (6 distributions)

Pick up Wednesdays, 12–6 pm

Full Share $210

Celebrate the return of fresh, local produce with our Spring Share. 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. Pick Your Own (PYO) shares available.

Summer CSAJune 24–September 2 (11 distributions)

Pick up Wednesdays, 12–6 pm

Full Share $455 / Half Share $260

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. Pick Your Own (PYO) & PYO Flower shares available.

NEW FOR 2020!

Thursday Morning Boxed SharePick up Thursdays, 9 am–1 pm

Can’t make the Wednesday pick ups? A limited number of prepackaged box shares will now be available to summer shareholders as an add-on option. Early registration recommended.


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!

Explore our two unique camp locations: 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 Meghan Haslam: [email protected].

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

· Overnight Camp, ages 8–14 · Wildwood Warblers, ages 7–8 · Teen Adventure Trips, grades 9–12 · Environmental Leadership Program, grades 10–11 · Counselors-in-Training, grade 12 · Family Camp, all ages

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

Summer Camp 2020Registration is Open!

Registration is open for Summer 2020! To learn more about the fun world of camp and register, visit massaudubon.org/drumlincamp

For more information, email [email protected] or call 781-259-2244

Assabet River National Wildlife Refugein Sudbury, MACampers entering Grades 2–6• One-week wilderness skills and nature- adventure programs• Canoeing, archery, and fishing every week!• Shuttle transportation to and from Drumlin Farm available as an add-on

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuaryin Lincoln, MACampers entering Pre-K–Grade 12• Two-week nature and farm camps• One-week theme camps• Counselors-in-Training (CIT) programs


NEW for 2020!Themes for Pre-K-Grade 3:

· Fuzzy Wuzzies: the wide world of caterpillars· Landscape Architects: geology and earth science· Feathered Friends: all about birds· Nature’s Superheroes: plant and animal adaptations

Specialized Teen Camps:· Climate Action, Beekeeping, Raptor Care, Citizen Science, and Community Service focuses· Overnight trip on Cape Cod, in partnership with Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

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.

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.


Schools & Groups

Scout ProgramsGirl and Boy Scouts of all levels can 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 its 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 initiatives bring 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. Grant funding options are available. To learn more about our farm-to-school program, email [email protected]


Sensory Friendly MondaysMondays: March 23, April 6, May 11, June 1 / 1–4 pm General admission fees apply for participants, Free for aides and companions

Introducing opportunities for families and children with autism to connect with nature, the farm, and each other, in a sensory-friendly environment. Take advantage of the quieter hours on Monday, when we are closed to the general public, to experience the barns, animals, trails, and exhibits at your own pace.

World of Birds: Birding for Tweens & Teens with ASDAges 11–15

Saturdays, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 / 10 am–12 pm


Drumlin Farm has a variety of bird friendly habitats that attract a mix of resident and migratory birds each spring. Our Accessibility LEAF program welcomes young birders with ASD to join us for a series of seasonal walks that are ideal for all abilities looking to explore nature with our teacher naturalists.

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Join our community of preschool learners (ages 3–6) who explore fields, forests, and ponds; care for animals; participate in 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 self-confidence, independence, and cooperation with peers.

For more information, contact our Director, Jill Canelli, M.Ed.: [email protected] or 781-259-2241.

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 2007.

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.

OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONSRegular investigations of the forests, fields, ponds, and farm encourages emotional connections to the land, and builds physical stamina and skills while also fostering a sense of place and 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 CHORESChildren participate in caring for farm animals—such as feeding, grooming, milking, and collecting eggs. These routines teach children about the value of humane treatment of animals and builds skills such as cooperation and persistence.

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, to tasting in both our small gardens and our agricultural fields. These experiences teach children about the farm-to-table-connection and provide opportunities to learn basic cooking skills. Along with these hands-on experiences, they also learn about soil, water, and plants.

Learn more and register: massaudubon.org/drumlifarm

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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.

For more information, contact Pam Sowizral: [email protected] or 781-259-2205. Farm AmbassadorsAdults and teens ages 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 farmstand.

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 on dates.

Garden VolunteersAdults and teens ages 15+Help us maintain our flower beds filled with native plants. Tasks include weeding, pruning, transplanting, and more.

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 (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) 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 at [email protected] or781-259-2202.

· Rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA)· New garden hoses· Child and adult gloves of all sorts: rubber, work, garden, welding, and disposable· Kitchen scales· Pet carriers· Metal water dishes (no-spill variety)· Metal animal food dishes (5"–9" diameter)· Buckets· Potting soil & mulch· Outdoor thermometers· Electronic rain gauge· Hula hoops & jump ropes· Kids’ cookbooks· Adult-sized farm/nature themed costumes· Laser range finder· Clean plastic infant toys· Pots & pans· Hand pruners· Large watering can· Adult & child-sized wheelbarrows· Large dog carriers/crates with metal doors· Child-sized folding wheelchairs· Folding strollers· Wooden picnic tables· Golf cart, in good running condition· Pickup truck, in good running condition· John 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.


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One 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 (check one):

□ 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

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□ 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

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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.

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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 wait 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 781-259-2255 and make

your selection based on program type. 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 781-259-2200 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, WIC, and Connector Care 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.


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 more than 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 135,000 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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