Interactive, hands-on educational farm tours featuring our farm animals and heirloom vegetables and flowers. Appropriate for all age levels, including adults.
Each tour is approximately one hour in length, and content depends on age and interest level of those attending. Children learn how the dirt beneath their feet turns into yummy things like corn on the cob and even ice cream! We discuss what soil is and why it is important. Then it's on to the vegetable garden to touch and taste and smell different plants, learn about gardening with nature, maybe even help to plant seeds or harvest vegetables, depending on the season your group visits. We also visit the children's favorites at the farm - the animals! Kids are encouraged to touch the animals and ask lots of questions. Depending on the time of year, groups may get a chance to walk a goat, hold a hen, maybe even brush a pony or a donkey! As we finish our tour, children will make the connection between healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy animals and healthy people!
Custom Farm Tours
Custom tours are available for different age groups, and may feature environmental science, animal adaptations, and tours based on specific animals or gardening. Each tour is approximately one hour in length.
Tours are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please call for reservations and further information. Our fee is $5.00 per person.
Birthday Parties
Call for information on setting up a birthday party for your child. Use our indoor or outdoor tables, play games, visit the animals, set up a pinata... have fun! Our heated Discovery Room is available for indoor events during inclement weather. Refrigerator and freezer are available for your cake and ice cream. Birthday parties are available by reservation on Saturdays, 11 to 1. Our fee for 2 hours at the farm is $100.
The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill
174 Joppa Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110
(603)472-4724
email: Info.EFJH@comcast.net
