May and June at Hilltop Farm

May and June are exciting times at the Farm. Support and Enjoy the events and programs at Hilltop.

Work Day at the Farm

Saturday, May 11

With so much going on this time of year, we're hoping a few folks will still choo se come help out at Hilltop Farm! We have high hopes for a nice day.

Put a gutter and downspout on the manure shed - T he runoff from the roof is messing up the hummingbird garden!

Hang the bat house- There is a nice sunny spot on the south side of the

fire escape.

Reorganize the lower level of the barn - major renovation work is startin

g on reinforcing the barn floor and replacing the floor boards in the main entrance, so we need t o move anything that we don't want to see get covered with dirt and dust, below.

Haul away a broken fridge- pull it out of the lower level of the barn so can be disposed.

Getting the Hen Emporium Ready - we're expecting some feathered friends to take up residence in the west end of the coop this summer, and some more work needs to be done on getting their new home ready for a coat of paint!

If you have some free time Saturday, May 11th, please come up to Hilltop Farm between 8am and noon to give us a hand, and bring a friend! and Thank you!!!!

YOGA at the Farm

The Yoga programs have been postponed until May 19 due to weathe r. We apologize for any inconvenience.

2019 Summer Nature Kids

Nature Exploration - Ecology and Local Natural Systems

Summer Nature Kids will explore the different eco-systems of Hilltop Farm. Programs are age and school grade appropriate. Topics include invasive species, pollinators, rocks, gems, geodes, pollution, where does food come from? Programs are STEM curriculum based and led by naturalists and certified teachers. For registration see www.HilltopFarmSuffield.org

Poetry in Nature Program - Grades 1-4

*** June 24- 28 Monday - Friday 9AM -1:00PM

Finding inspiration and appreciation in nature for young poets. On Friday, we will be holding a poetry reading where our poets will share the work created over the week. Children bring lunch from home.

Fee- $175

Little Bugs Ages 4-6

***10AM to Noon Tuesdays, July 9, July 16,

Wednesdays, Aug 7 and/or Aug 14

Young children will have fun and learn the basics of examining the out of doors. This is a 2 hour introduction to the natural systems and enjoying the outdoors with an adult and child. Fee- $20 each Session

Nature Explorers Ages 6-9

***Session I July 15- 19 Monday- Friday 9 AM - 1PM

***Session II August 5- 9

This is an introduction to the scientific exploration of the ecology of the Hilltop grasses and meadows. Birds, bugs and mammals will be discovered, explored and documented.

Fee- $150 each session

Hilltop Adventurers Ages 10-12 or older

*** Session I July 22- 25 Monday- Friday 9 AM - 1PM

*** Session II August 12-16

This is an exploration of the of the local Suffield forest ecology. The habitat of plants, birds, mammals, fish, insects and invasive pathology will be explored. Participants will be gathering and documenting pertinent data.

Fee- $175

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Children's Yoga Program All Ages 4+

***Session I- July 8th-12th Monday- Friday 9AM-12:00PM.

***Session II- July 29th-August 2nd

Children learn about peace & mindfulness while practicing yoga in various settings on Hilltop Farm. Participants learn breathing techniques , practice partner yoga, and play yoga-related games. Children bring snack from home. Children complete a project to help restore Hilltop Farm

Fee- $175 ~~~~~

Weekly Yoga Programs at the Farm

Yoga on the Farm - Sunday

***Sunday Mornings 9:00 a.m. May 19 to September 29. All Ages.

Yoga on the Farm - Tuesday

***Tuesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. May 21 to September 24. All Ages.

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Community Service Opportunities

If your Scout Troop, Civic Organization or work group is interested in a volunteer community service project, please consider Hilltop Farm.

The FOFAH educators can help your group organize a project with our organization or on the Farm. Our members have worked with a number of Eagle Scout and Silver Star candidates, as well as, class and school projects. Additionally, Hilltop hosts a regular Work Day on t he second Saturday of each month.

What is FOFAH?

FOFAH is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to restoring Hilltop Farm into an educational and recreational resource for the community. All donations go to the improvement of the farm. Many thanks to the volunteers for their dedication and community support that has allowed FOFAH to advance the restoration of the Hilltop Farmstead.