Serving Youth, Adults, & Families

WFCF Education Programs offer a variety of experiential, project-based adventures for learners of all ages. Explore agriculture, gardening, nature, culinary arts, foraging, and science-based programs through hands-on experiences in every season. Our interdisciplinary programs take place largely outdoors in our Learning Garden, Education Shed & MicroField. Our amazing team of WFCF Educators and guest instructors deliver age-appropriate lessons and workshops all designed by professionals in their field. 

If you have any questions about our education & enrichment programs and offerings, please email​ Jessica Herwick 

HAVE QUESTIONS? Reach out here to get more info about the program you're interested in!

NOW REGISTERING for Winter Drop-Ins (March) and Spring Season (beginning in April)

Little Sprouts 2026  A caregiver & me program for toddlers and their families exploring the land we farm; Winter, Spring, Fall & Extended Fall Seasons.

After School 2026   An out-of-school-time program for 1st through 8th grade learners; Winter, Spring, Fall & Extended Fall Seasons.

Teen Corps 2026    An agriculture-based leadership program for teens 13 - 17 years of age; Winter, Spring, Fall & Exteded Fall Seasons.

Summer on the Farm '26  A weekly drop-off program for rising 1st through 8th grade youth all summer long!

Upcoming Workshops 

Microgreens and Magic! 10am - 12pm Saturday, March 28th. $50 per person.

Join us in the warmth of the greenhouse as we welcome Hannah Lawson from Wildly Rooted Culinary Garden! Hannah will be sharing the magic of micro greens, including how to grow and harvest them at home, a culinary tasting, and information about the incredible nutritional value of micros. You'll go home with a container of Wildly Rooted micros to add to your meals all week, plus your planted seeds ready for your windowsill.  Register Here!

Waltham Resident Discounts, Scholarships, and Fee Assistance 

We offer a Waltham Resident discount on many of our programs; look for this ticket option in the program's description when you register. You can select our Waltham Resident option if you are a Waltham resident who usually registers for our programs through the Waltham Recreation Department, or if this rate will allow your child(ren) to explore and learn with us.

Special thanks to those who are able to register at the full rate and/or donate to our Education for All scholarship fund.
Your support strengthens our nonprofit farm and our community by keeping our programs accessible to all.
 

Fee Assistance is available for all educational programs offered through Waltham Fields Community Farm.
Please read the USDA Income Guidelines. If you are eligible for fee assistance, and no scholarship ticket is available in the program registration for the program you'd like to participate in, please contact our Director of Education Jessica Herwick to register.

Please email jessica@communityfarms.org to inquire about additional fee assistance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy  Cancellations made 21 days or more in advance of the start date will receive a full refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made between 14 and 20 days in advance will receive a 50% refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 13 days or less of the start date are non-refundable. Waltham Fields Community Farm reserves the right to change, modify and/or cancel program dates at our discretion. For questions, contact our Director of Education, Jessica Herwick

Política de cancelación y reembolso (si el participante cancela una inscripción) Las cancelaciones realizadas con 21 días o más de anticipación a la fecha de inicio recibirán un reembolso completo menos una tarifa administrativa de $35. Cancelaciones realizadas entre 14 y 20 días de anticipación recibirán un reembolso del 50% menos una tarifa administrativa de $35. Las cancelaciones realizadas dentro de los 13 días o menos de la fecha de inicio no son reembolsables. Waltham Fields Community Farm se reserva el derecho de cambiar, modificar y/o cancelar las fechas del programa a nuestra discreción. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con nuestra Directora de Educación y Participación Comunitaria, Jessica Herwick en jessica@communityfarms.org