Education Programs
Children’s Learning Garden Programs
Group Farm Visits
Family Programs
Workshops
Service Learning Opportunities
Farmer Training
Sign Up Now for Fall Programs!
There are still openings available for Children’s Learning Garden Programs this year!
Children’s Learning Garden Programs
The Children’s Learning Garden Program began in 1998 as a joint project with Cambridge Camping Association’s Cambridge Adventure Day Camp. The program was set up to give inner-city youth the opportunity to learn about how food grows. In 2007, we were able to expand the number of children served by adding programs offered through the Waltham Parks and Recreation Department. Today, we are still continuing our partnerships with both Cambridge Adventure Day Camp and the Waltham Rec Department, and are also now offering some sessions ourselves that are open to the general public, allowing us to provide an opportunity for children from all over the Greater Boston Area to come out and enjoy our farm programs! Children’s Learning Garden programs enable hands-on learning about natural ecosystems, crop production and the farm environment, nutrition and food choices, and group cooperation. Children participate in a range of activities such as planting vegetables and cover crops, picking potato bugs off of plants, exploring the compost pile, making observations and keeping journals, playing games, and cooking up tasty farm recipes. We focus heavily on ensuring participants have the chance to make and try healthful, farm fresh snacks, as farm-to-table programming is a core part of our lesson plans.
Thanks to Hometown Seeds for their recent donation of seeds for the Learning Garden! For a list of our other supporters Click Here.
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL PROGRAMMING!
Fall Preschool Program
Age: 4-5 yrs
Saturdays, October 2nd-23rd, 9:30-11am
Fee: $50 members/$55 non-members
Register Now!
Additional Fall Programs Offered Through Waltham Recreation Department
Waltham Residents are given priority when registering for these programs.
Fall After-School #1
Grades 1st-3rd
Tuesdays, Sept. 21st-Oct. 26th, 3:30-5:00pm
Fee: $35 residents/$45 non-residents
Fall After-School #2
Grades 3rd-5th
Thursdays, Sept. 23rd-Oct. 28th, 3:30-5:00pm
Fee: $35 residents/$45 non-residents
To register for Fall Childrens Learning Garden programs offered through WRD go to:
http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/PARKS/Recreation%20Homepage/Programs.htm
or call 781-314-3475
For more information about Waltham Fields Community Farm Children’s Learning Garden Programs email jericho[at]communityfarms.org
Group Farm Visits
April-October
Preschool-8th grade
Maximum Group Size: 24
$5/child
Bring your class, garden club, scout troop, etc. out to Waltham Fields Community Farm to explore the many wonders of farming and gardening, discover food’s journey from farm to table, apply classroom concepts to what happens right here at WFCF, and much more!
To schedule a farm visit please email jericho[at]communityfarms.org or call 781-899-2403
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Family Programs
THERE IS STILL SPACE LEFT IN THE FARM CRITTERS PROGRAM FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH SO FEEL FREE TO DROP IN!!
To register, download a Registration Form here or contact jericho[at]communityfarms.org
Fabulous farm educator Paula Jordan is back to lead another series of programs for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers! The fee for each program is $10/child plus $2 for each additional child. To find out about our scholarship fund email jericho[at]communityfarms.org
Family Program Registration
This year’s Family Programs include:
Crazy For Compost
Friday, July 16th, 9:30-11am
or
Friday, July 23rd, 9:30-11am
Farm Critters
Friday, August 13th, 9:30-11am
or
Friday, August 20th, 9:30-11am
Marvelous Harvest
Wednesday, October 13th, 9:30-11am
or
Wednesday, October 20th, 9:30-11am
You can also join us for two free programs hosted by the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main Street where we will present activities and stories for children ages 6-10 and their caregivers about…
The Risky Life of A Seed
Tuesday, March 9th, 3:30-4:30pm
Soil Habitat
Tuesday, March 16th, 3:30-4:30pm
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Workshops
To register, download the registration form from this page or contact jericho[at]communityfarms.org
Organic Gardening Workshop
Tuesdays, March 9th and 16th, 6-7:30pm
Join seasoned farmer Amanda Cather for two evenings that will help you get your garden up and running for 2010.
Class limit: 15 people. Fee: $25 members/$30 non-members.
Registration Form
Teen Carpentry Workshop
Saturdays, June 19th and 26th, 9a-1p
Age: 10-18 yrs
Join teacher/carpenter Mark Walter for a two-day workshop in which you will learn basic carpentry skills and safety, and then use those skills to build a fence right here at the farm!
Class limit: 8 people. Fee: $45 members/$50 non-members.
Teen Carpentry Workshop Registration Form
Pickled Pink: Food Preservation WorkshopTHIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Sunday, July 25th, 9am-3pm
Learn new ways to preserve your harvest this year! Workshop will include water-bath canning and lacto-fermentation
techniques. Each participant will go home with some preserved treats of their own!
Class limit: 10 people. Fee: $40 members/$45 non-members
Registration Form
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Service Learning Opportunities
Since its founding in 1995, Waltham Fields Community Farm has been used as a resource by local groups and individuals seeking a rewarding and educational experience. These volunteers help out with the farm duties while also learning informally about how food is grown and the merits of community service.
Find out more about volunteering at WFCF on our Ways To Get Involved page!
Group volunteering opportunities are currently available for High School age and older. For elementary and middle school opportunities see above (Group Farm Visits).
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Farmer Training
Waltham Fields Community Farm is committed to training the next generation of sustainable farmers. Our Assistant Grower positions are advanced opportunities in farmer training for individuals with one or more seasons of farming experience, and attract many highly qualified applicants each season. Regular feedback sessions, ongoing in-the-row education, and intense practice with farm decision-making and personnel management, combined with daily practice of sustainable agriculture techniques, make these positions a good fit for people with a serious interest in farming.
