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Kids on the Farm — Autumn Learning Series
Hands-On Workshops for Littles, Bigs, Tweens & Teens
Cold Spring Farm · Colchester, Connecticut
Ten seasonal workshops blending farm life, nature, science, cooking, and traditional craft. Every program runs 2–3 hours, includes materials, and sends each child home with something they made themselves.
Autumn Workshops
Little Apothecaries
Herbs, Teas & Farm Remedies
Explore seasonal herbs and simple plant identification while building a farm
apothecary through tea blending, lavender sachets, bath salts, and steam sachets.
Takes homeHerbal tea blend · sachet or bath salt · apothecary journal page
Hidden Worlds
Nature Science & Microscopy
Kid-friendly microscopes reveal the tiny worlds inside seeds, leaves, feathers,
wool, and soil — close observation, slide prep, and recording discoveries like a young scientist.
Takes homeYoung naturalist observation page · specimen/slide activity
Harvest Kitchen Adventures
Farm-to-Table Cooking
Young chefs learn where food comes from while making applesauce, herb butter,
fresh salsa, pumpkin muffins, farm egg dishes, and seasonal baking.
Takes homeFood samples · recipe cards · Farm Chef Certificate
Forest Detectives
Farm Discovery & Nature Exploration
Scavenger hunts, animal tracking, and tree ID build curiosity and confidence
on a guided farm and nature walk full of seasonal games and observation.
Takes homeForest Detective Badge · nature observation activity
Bees, Wax & Honey
Pollinators & Farm Life
Pollinator identification and honey tasting lead into beeswax candle rolling
and seed bomb creation, with a look at how bees support farms and gardens.
Takes homeBeeswax candle · seed bombs · pollinator activity guide
Colors of Nature
Nature Art, Pigments & Printmaking
Leaves, flowers, and seasonal materials become botanical prints, leaf hammer
art, nature stamping, and watercolor pieces inspired by the farm.
Takes homeSeasonal artwork · mini nature color chart
Preservation Station
Pickling, Drying & Food Preservation
How farmers preserve the harvest — refrigerator pickles, applesauce, herb
drying, jam demonstrations, fruit leather, and beginner fermentation for older students.
Takes homePreserved food samples · recipe cards · preservation tips
Fiber & Fleece Studio
Wool, Weaving & Natural Textiles
Wool washing, fiber sorting, and carding demonstrations lead into simple
weaving, needle felting, and natural dye exploration.
Takes homeFiber project, woven piece, or fiber sampler
Moonlight Makers
Seasonal Crafts & Farm Traditions
A cozy evening of storytelling and handcraft — lantern making, corn husk
dolls, pumpkin and gourd crafts, herbal wreaths, and beeswax candles.
Takes homeHandmade seasonal decoration
Bread & Butter
Old-Fashioned Farm Skills
Traditional farmhouse skills — bread and roll making, butter churning, farm
egg activities, herb butter, jam demonstrations, and basic measuring.
Takes homeFresh bread or rolls · homemade butter · recipe cards
Combined Options
Farm, Forest & Nature Detectives
Outdoor Discovery, Combined
Farm discovery, forest exploration, and scavenger hunts combine for a full
outdoor day of tracking, tree ID, and nature journaling.
Takes homeNature journal page · scavenger hunt card · Forest Detective Badge
Herbs, Honey & Handmade Gifts
Herbal & Pollinator, Combined
Herbal learning meets pollinator education — tea blending, honey tasting,
beeswax candles, sachets, seed bombs, and gift packaging.
Takes homeHerbal tea blend · beeswax candle · herbal/pollinator project
Farm Kitchen & Preservation
Cooking & Preservation, Combined
Seasonal cooking meets simple preservation — applesauce, refrigerator
pickles, herb butter, jam demonstrations, and recipe card creation.
Takes homePrepared & preserved food samples · recipe cards
Nature Art & Seasonal Makers
Craft & Art, Combined
Natural art meets seasonal craft — botanical printing, leaf hammer art,
lantern making, corn husk dolls, and herbal wreaths.
Takes homeSeasonal artwork · handmade farm-inspired decoration