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Spring is finally here! 
Come to Hilltop Farm and enjoy Mother Nature's daily changes. It's time to join the programs at the Farm. 

 Spring & Summer 2019 Programs at Hilltop Farm

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April School Vacation Program at Hilltop
On Tuesday, April 16, children and family members will celebrate Spring with a Garden Party from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Participants will learn about pollinators, plant lifecycles and growing patterns.  Allison Zaczynski, FOFAH Nature Leader, will direct participants in playing games and creating seed markers, biodegradable seed planters, and "wildflower seed bombs". 
Participants will be offered light snacks but may bring their own lunch. Fee for each participant $15 .

Pre-registration is required by April 12. For application and the latest information see  www.HilltopFarmSuffield.org/ or email FOFAH.Eileen@gmail.com.

Tinkergarten 

Programs for young children in the outdoors. Parents, caregivers and children, ages 18 months to 8 years learn to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together at Hilltop Farm. The 10 week Spring program will meet under the "Big Oak Tree" from April 4 to June 6. Thursdays from 10am-11:15am. For Details see www. tinkergarten.com .


Forgotten Farms: A Film Presentation
Recently The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop, Inc. was asked to help bring an i mportant film to Suffield.  In partnership with Kent Memorial Library,  Forgotten Farms  will be viewed in Suffield. The film tells the story of New England dairy farms. This documentary film will be shown at 7pm on Tuesday, April 30th at the Suffield Senior Center. If you plan to attend, please sign up with the library.

Bald Eagle Golf Outing  

On Saturday, June 8 the Annual Bald Eagle Golf Outing will be held at Suffield Country Club. Sponsorship and registrations are available  for your foursome or to support see the website at www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org.


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 12 to September 29. All Ages.

Yoga on the Farm - Tuesday
***Tuesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. May 14 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. 

2019 Upcoming Programs at the Farm 
          
Hilltop Work Days- Be part of a work crew                 on  t he Second Saturday of each  Month         

April 16        Children's Garden Party
April 27        Earth Day Celebration with the                           Suffield Girl Scouts
Late May     The Hilltop Farm Community                             Garden  opened and  ready  for 
                    planting. CheckWebsite for application
May-Sept     Sunday Morning Yoga at the Farm  
May-Sept     Tuesday Evening Yoga at the Farm 
June 24- 28  Poetry in Nature      Grades 1-4
July & Aug    Nature Kids at Hilltop - Outdoor  Programs for ages 4-14
July & Aug     Yoga for Kids Camp
Sept 2           FarmFest 2019

For additional information check www.HilltopFarmSuffield.org 
               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.