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DRUMLIN FARM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
SPRING | SUMMER PROGRAMS + EVENTS
MARCH–SEPTEMBER 2016
Spring | Summer Programs + Events 2016
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
SPRING | SUMMER 2016
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The nature of Drumlin Farm—and of your own backyard,
sidewalk, or neighborhood park—gives us endless
opportunities to be part of what’s going on outside.
Dear Friends of Drumlin Farm,
”
Welcome
to a new year! I’ve been amazed by what was visible on the Drumlin Farm trails and paths as
the mild weather of early winter allowed us to explore. No leaves on the trees and no snow on the ground meant that
the debris of fall was still there – a gnawed black walnut shell here, a seedpod there. A small garter snake sunning on the
ground near the Welcome Area was harder to spot against the dark brown earth, but its flickering tongue gave it away.
Before my husband and I had children, we overheard a mother in the park praising her child saying, “Good noticing!” How
funny it seemed to us then, to give praise just for being aware of the world around you. Of course several years later,
when our own toddler pointed to a red blur in the woods with his tiny yell of “Cahdinul!”—we realized how noticing the
world is a developmental milestone. Being able to tune into what’s going on around you is a capability that young children
thrill to, one that evolutionarily protected us from harm and now still builds observation skills and learning opportunities.
And yet, noticing the natural world is often one of the first things to go by the wayside when life gets hectic. As we
scurry from house to car to office, it’s easy to miss what’s around us. What is lost is both the wonder at nature’s beauty
and the accompanying thrill of discovery. For me, a day spent entirely in meetings rather than out noticing means feeling
disconnected from the scientific curiosity that fuels my dedication to bringing Mass Audubon’s mission to others.
Thinking back to my son’s excitement at spotting that cahdinul, and my joy in noticing his noticing, has led me to my 2016
New Year’s resolution: to each day really, truly stop and notice something outside. The nature of Drumlin Farm—and of
your own backyard, sidewalk, or neighborhood park—gives us endless opportunities to be part of what’s going on outside.
Join us in 2016 for a noticeable moment of your own,
Renata Pomponi, Sanctuary Director
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Discover Drumlin Drop-in Activities
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Special Events
Vacation Week Programs
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April Vacation Week
Family Programs
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Adult/Child Pair Series
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Series
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Single Session
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Chickadee Birders Ages 7–10
Youth/Teen Programs
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Series Ages 4–17
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Spring Adventure Ages 13–17
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Know Your Food Ages 13–17
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Peregrine Birders Ages 13–17
Adult Programs
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Birding
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Weekend and Out-of-State Birding Trips
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Natural History + Know Your Food
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Accessible Programs | LEAF
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School and Group Programs
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Drumlin Farm Community Preschool
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Summer Camp 2016
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Volunteering | Wish List
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Birthday Parties | Summer CSA
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Landscapes for Learning Update
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Drumlin Farm Support
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General Information
Our Bee and Know Your Food programs
have expanded this year! Programs with a
focus on these farm-to-food themes will
feature a honeybee or beet icon.
DISCOVER DRUMLIN DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
DROP-IN VISITOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
April 18–September 2
Tues–Fri: 10 am and 11:30 am
Sat–Sun: 10 am, 11:30 am, and 2:30 pm
Spring and summer are busy times at Drumlin Farm. Baby animals are being born, crops are being
planted, and our naturalists have exciting programs for our visitors. Daily free Visitor Education
Programs happen every day to give you the chance to explore and learn about the nature of
Massachusetts with our teacher naturalists. Stay as little or as long as you like!
PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Meet a Reptile
Birds of Prey
Pony Grooming
Curious Chickens
Taste of Drumlin
Meet a Raptor
Nature Art
Cow Milking Demonstration
10 am–4 pm
On Discovery Days, visitors have the chance to explore our seasonal happenings throughout the
day. Activities focus on a single theme, experienced through environmental activities based on the
season and what’s happening at the farm!
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS
Saturday, April 30
Saturday, May 21
STRAWBERRY DAY
April showers bring May flowers. Meet
some animals that live in our ponds and
depend on water as part of their life
cycle. Discover who lives in the depths
of the pond and catch a glimpse of
these fascinating underwater creatures.
What is it about birds that makes
them so fascinating? Visit our new
Wildlife Blind and practice backyard
bird ID with a teacher naturalist. Meet
some of our songbirds and raptors.
Learn all about feathers and other
adaptations birds need to survive and
join one of our teacher naturalists on
a bird walk.
Celebrate the strawberry harvest
with us! Dig in the dirt with our farm
staff, meet some berry-loving animals,
and pick your own strawberries
to take home. Throughout the day,
you can enjoy wildlife demos and
learn about strawberry pollinators.
If weather permits, you can also pick
your own strawberries! (while supplies
last; additional fee applies)
Saturday, June 18
All Discovery Day activities are free with admission or Mass Audubon membership.
Call 781-259-2200 after 9:30 am to find out which activities are planned for the day,
or check our schedule board when you arrive.
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massaudubon.org/drumlinfarm
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Here are just a few of the things you can see and do every day at Drumlin Farm:
•Build a mouse house, climb into the giant bird nest, and crawl through the tunnels of the Forest Discovery Trail
•Walk the Crops Discovery Trail for a beautiful and informative hike around our fields
•Visit our new Wildlife Blind out by the deer pen to see what birds are visiting the feeders
•Try a scavenger hunt and receive a prize for finishing!
DISCOVERY DAYS
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS | SPRING
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
WOOLAPALOOZA
DAIRY DAY
MOON OVER DRUMLIN
Enjoy a hearty farmer’s breakfast of pancakes with maple
syrup, featuring Drumlin Farm sausage and potatoes!
Seatings every half hour from 9 am–12:30 pm. Learn
about Native American sap-to-syrup techniques. See how
we collect sap from our sugar bush and turn it into syrup.
Watch traditional sheep-shearing by hand. Visit our
sheep-to-sweater interpretive trail to learn about wool
washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing. See border collies
herd sheep around the field. Purchase lunch made from
Drumlin Farm meat and vegetables.
Watch milking demonstrations and try it yourself at our
stand-in cow and goat stations. Taste homemade butter
and learn to make it yourself. Purchase local ice cream
and celebrate dairy animals with crafts, games, and more.
At our annual farm-to-table gala, you will have the
opportunity to support and fund the mission of Mass
Audubon and Drumlin Farm. Join friends and family
and imbibe in restaurant bites featuring our meat and
produce, then settle in for an exhilarating live auction.
Saturday + Sunday, March 12+13
9 am–1 pm
$15 adult | $12 child (under 2 free)
Saturday, March 26
10 am–4 pm
$12 member | $13 nonmember in advance*
*$14 member | $15 nonmember at the gate
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Register online: massaudubon.org/drumlinprograms
Saturday, June 11
10 am–4 pm
$6 members | $8 nonmembers
Saturday, September 24
6:30–9:30 pm
Contact Polly Reeve for more information
781-259-2239 | [email protected]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS | SUMMER
APRIL VACATION WEEK | SINGLE-DAY PROGRAMS
APRIL VACATION WEEK | FOUR-DAY PROGRAMS
APRIL VACATION WEEK | SINGLE-DAY PROGRAMS
APRIL VACATION WEEK | FOUR-DAY PROGRAMS
Ages 4–9 | 9 am–1 pm | $50 member; $60 nonmember (per day)
Half Day: 8:30 am–12 pm | $150 member; $180 nonmember
Full Day: 8:30 am–3 pm | $280 member; $336 nonmember
Extended Day: 3–5:45 pm | $25 member (per day); $30 nonmember (per day)
April 18–22, 2016
Turn out-of-school time into out-of-doors time! These programs provide fun and educational
opportunities for youth during April school vacation week. Sign up by the day. Participants will be
grouped by age. Please note: Pre-registration is required for all single-day programs.
FARMERS | Monday, April 18
Prepare to get busy with farm chores! Each age group will have
a project, whether it’s checking for freshly laid eggs, feeding the
sheep and visiting their new lambs, or grooming the pony and
mucking his stall. There are always projects in the garden as well.
We’ll explore the other barns and enjoy a fresh farm treat!
COLD-BLOODED | Tuesday, April 19
Explore land and water in search of cold-blooded creatures such
as frogs, turtles, and salamanders! Drumlin Farm’s ponds are filled
with fairy shrimp and other amazing creatures. Grab a net and
find crayfish, dragonflies, and other wiggly wet wonders. Search
under logs for sowbugs, centipedes, and more!
Explore the food chains of the forests and fields during this
animal adventure. Sharp teeth, beaks, and claws are the tools of
the predator, while camouflage, sharp senses, and speed help
to protect prey in the race for survival. Play games, discover
adaptations, and meet predator and prey up close.
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Dive into the geologic past as you dig for bits of granite and
quartz. Examine fossils and rocks to discover how they were
formed. Learn how our glacial history has shaped the landscape
and find out how rocks turn to soil. Meet a creature who lives
among the rocks and make a rocky craft to take home.
POLLINATOR POWER| Friday, April 22
As the sun warms the earth, plants start to grow and
bloom and the insects wake up. Search the woods,
fields, or gardens for buds and blooms and find out
what flowers are for. Discover the pollinators who visit our
fields, learn the dance of the honeybee, and take a peek in our
hives to see what’s buzzing.
Spend four days making friends and exploring the forest, fields, and farm during April school
vacation week. An extended-day option is available for full-day programs only.
SPRING PATHFINDERS | Age 4–Kindergarten | Half Day
SPRING NATURALISTS | Grades 4–6 | Full Day
SPRING TRACKERS | Kindergarten–Grade 1 | Full Day
SPRING FARMHANDS | Grades 6–8 | Full Day
Explore the farmyard and the wild places of Drumlin Farm. Help
prepare the garden and search for emerging creatures and buds.
Meet some of our resident wildlife, lend a hand with farm chores,
and enjoy some tasty snacks!
Enjoy full days of making tracks around the farmyard, fields
and forests of Drumlin Farm. You’ll participate in farm chores,
discover animal habitats, have story time, and enjoy a farm
snack. You’ll also meet some of Drumlin Farm’s resident wildlife.
SPRING EXPLORERS | Grades 2–3 | Full Day
Uncover nature’s mysteries as you explore our ponds, meet local
wildlife, and spend time with our farm animals. Learn the secrets
of the budding plants as you hike up the drumlin to enjoy the
beginning of spring. You’ll also have time to make a nature craft
to bring home!
Become a naturalist under the instruction of a Drumlin Farm
teacher naturalist.You’ll work with wool, identify critters you find
in the pond, and even learn about orienteering! Farm chores will
also be an exciting a part of each day.
Learn about the farm’s wild and domestic animals while gaining
animal care experience from our wildlife and livestock staff. Help
with advanced chores on the farm and with our captive native
wildlife. Discover what goes into caring for animals large and
small.
EXTENDED-DAY FARM EXPLORATION | Kindergarten–Grade 8
Wind down after a busy day with an afternoon of nature crafts,
farm chores, and quiet-time activities. Available as an add-on
for Four-Day Program participants only. You may attend one or
multiple days.
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APRIL VACATION WEEK
APRIL VACATION WEEK
PREDATORS AND PREY | Wednesday, April 20
ROCK HOUNDS| Thursday, April 21
April 19–22, 2016
FAMILY PROGRAMS | ADULT/CHILD PAIR SERIES
FAMILY PROGRAMS | SERIES
FAMILY PROGRAMS | SERIES
Family series programs are designed for one or more adults with ONE to THREE children per
adult. Program fees are per series per participant, both adult and child. “Backpack babies” are
welcome free of charge; please mention these participants when registering.
FAMILY PROGRAMS | ADULT/CHILD PAIR SERIES
FAMILY EXPLORATIONS | Ages 2+
Let’s go exploring! Which animals had babies? Do the sheep like
their haircuts? We’ll meet animals and participate in a variety of
hands-on, outdoor activities. Younger siblings welcome.
Adult/child pair series are meant to provide a unique farm and nature experience for ONE child
and ONE accompanying adult. The design of these programs cannot accommodate “backpack
babies” or more than ONE child per adult. Prices are per series per participant.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN | Ages 3–5
Let’s get cooking! Harvest ripe vegetables from the
garden and cook up tasty treats! You’ll learn essential
kitchen skills and take home recipes each week. We’ll
collect eggs from our chickens for baking projects and chop
veggies from the garden to make a variety of dishes. Become
a culinary artist as you make and taste food with seasonal
ingredients.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 4–June 6
Mon
10–11:30 am
$80
$96
No Classes 4/18 and 5/30
HAND IN HAND | Ages 3–4
Enjoy the magic of planting a seed in the garden and watching
it grow. Listen for the chatter of birds back from their winter
adventures. Check out the sheep’s spring haircuts. We’ll visit
woodland and farm animals, do chores on the farm, and
explore nooks and crannies around the sanctuary.
DAY
TIME
MBR
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Session 1
April 4–June 6
Mon
10–11:30 am
$80
$96
Session 2
April 8–June 3
Fri
10–11:30 am
$80
$96
POLLIWOGS AND FROGS | Age 2
No Classes 4/18, 4/22, and 5/30
Listen for spring music in the trees and peek in a pond to
see if the polliwogs have hatched. Dig in the garden and plant
seeds. Check under a fluffy hen for an egg and feel the soft
wool of the sheep. Each week will bring a new adventure!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Session 1 April 5–May 31
Tues
9:30–10:30 am $58
$70
Session 2
Wed
9:30–10:30 am $58
$70
April 6–June 1
DATES
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Session 1
April 7–June 2
Thurs
11 am–12 pm
$58
$70
Session 2
April 8–June 3
Fri
11 am–12 pm
$58
$70
TALES AND TRAILS | Ages 3+
No Classes April 18–22
Listen to tales of farm animals and delight in visiting the spring
arrivals. Combine your love of stories and sense of adventure
as we discover the wonders of Drumlin Farm. Younger siblings
welcome.
DATES
Session 3
April 7–June 2
Thurs
9:30–10:30 am $58
$70
Session 4
April 8–June 3
Fri
9:30–10:30 am $58
$70
Session 2
April 6–June 1
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Tues
10–11:30 am
$80
$96
Wed
10–11:30 am
$80
$96
No Classes 4/19 and 4/20
FARM FAMILY | Ages 2+
Explore spring on the farm while you help out with chores. Milk
a cow and feed her hay. Check the chicken house for eggs. We
will also spend time in the garden planting seeds and tasting the
first crops of spring. Younger siblings welcome.
DATE
NONMBR
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$80
$96
Session 1
April 5–May 31
Tues
11am–12 pm
$58
$70
Session 2
April 6–June 1
Wed
11am–12 pm
$58
$70
Session 2
April 6–June 1
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$80
$96
Session 3
April 7–June 2
Thurs
3:30–5 pm
$80
$96
Session 4
April 8–June 3
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$80
$96
What sound does a lamb make? How about a kid? Where
do the hens hide their eggs? What’s sprouting in the garden?
Sing along as we explore the farm. Themes include: Baa Baa
Black Sheep, Trot Trot to Drumlin, The Cows in the Corn, the
Chicken Dance, and much more. Younger siblings welcome.
SUMMER SEEKERS | Ages 2+
What is happening on the farm and sanctuary in the summer
season? Let’s wander in the forest to see what we can find.
Join us as we discover the delights of summer on weekly
adventures filled with hands-on discovery! Younger siblings
welcome.
DATES
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Session 1
July 12–August 2
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$40
$48
Session 2
July 13–August 3
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$40
$48
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
FAMILY PROGRAMS
DATE
DATES
OLD MACDRUMLIN’S FARM | Ages 2+
FAMILY PROGRAMS | SINGLE SESSION
ST PATTY’S PARTY | All ages
Have you ever found a lucky four-leaf clover? Join us for a
Saint Patty’s party! We’ll plant some shamrocks, greet a snake,
and enjoy delicious colcannon and boxty—traditional Irish
potato treats. Perhaps we’ll even dance a jig or two.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Thurs
10–11:30 am
$13
$16
April 8
Fri
7–8:30 pm
$12
$15
Hop on down to the kitchen for some hare-raising fun. What
have those rabbits been up to? We’ll visit our rabbits
on the farmyard then head into the kitchen to bake
bunny’s favorite treat: carrot bread! Younger siblings
welcome. No backpack babies, please.
MAPLE MAGIC | All ages
It’s maple sugaring time! Visit the maple grove to
check out the taps and taste some sap. Learn about
how we’ve made maple syrup from past to present
and delight your taste buds with a sweet maple treat.
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 4
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
March 10
Thurs
10–11:30 am
$12
$15
CHICKEN DANCE PARTY | All ages
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 5
Sat
2–3:30 pm
$13
$16
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 23
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
Come and dance along with the chickens. We’ll do the
Rooster Rumba, Barred Rock Ballet, and Chickie-Chickie ChaCha when we visit the poultry house and take care of the
chickens. It will be an egg-citing time!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 11
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
MAPLE MOO | Ages 2+
Let’s milk the cow, then check to see if the sap
is running through the maple trees. What might
happen when maple meets milk? A maple moo mixup might be delicious! Younger siblings welcome. No backpack
babies, please.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an Egg Fest. We will take
care of chickens, examine eggs, and use natural materials to
dye an egg to take home. Be a “good egg” and create bird
nest helpers!
DATE
March 25
DAY
Fri
TIME
10–11:30 am
3:30–5 pm
MBR
NONMBR
$13
$16
AFTERNOON CHORES AND MORE | Ages 4+
It’s chore time! We will feed chickens and collect eggs, then
bring hay to the sheep, goats, and cows. Then we’ll treat
ourselves to a farm-fresh snack. No backpack babies, please.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 9
Sat
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
May 14
Sat
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
June 18
Sat
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
Sept 17
Sat
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
FROG PRINCE | All ages
Join us as we tell the tale of The Frog Prince and search for
amphibian royalty. We’ll sing the songs of the court as we
search for His Royal Hopness. We might even encounter
Sir Salamander along the way!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 13
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
THIS LITTLE PIGGY | All ages
ANIMAL APRIL FOOLS | Ages 2+
We will explore the wacky world of animal adaptations from
creatures that play dead to birds that tell fibs. We’ll even
pretend to be a tricky turtle or a sneaky squirrel! Younger
siblings welcome.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 1
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
BAA-BAA-BABY | All ages
Are ewe ready? It’s lambing time at Drumlin Farm. We’ll help
the farmer take care of the sheep and get a chance to visit
with the newest baa-baa-babies.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 5
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
BREAD AND BUTTER | Ages 2+
What could be more delicious than fresh bread and
butter? We’ll grind the grains, mix the dough, shape
the loaf, and bake it in the oven. While the bread is
baking, we’ll visit the cow and shake up some cream to make
butter, then spread it on warm bread and enjoy! Younger
siblings welcome. No backpack babies, please. Maximum 2
children per adult.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 15
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
April 8
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
Join us for a swine of a time with pigs! How many need the
farmer’s care? How quickly will they grow? Get answers to
these questions and more.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 14
Thurs
10–11:30 am
$12
$15
BARNYARD BRICKS | Ages 4–11
Try a new twist on nature play using LEGO bricks. We’ll spark
our creativity with design challenges, then head out to study
the habitats of Drumlin Farm through the eyes of an engineer.
We’ll bring our ideas back into the LEGO lab to make our
own creations. No backpack babies, please.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 15
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
HOW NOW, BROWN COW? | Ages 3+
We’ll create a delicious frozen treat and trace the
path from cow to ice cream. Feed and milk the
cows, then mix a delicious custard, add ice, and with
some hard work, turn it into ice cream—yum! Younger siblings
welcome, but no backpack babies, please.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 26
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Listen to a story about maple sugaring and take
a walk out to our sugar bush. We’ll check out our
evaporator to see how sap is turned into syrup and
enjoy a tasty maple treat!
DAY
Beeswax has an incredible number of uses, from art
and music to cosmetics and surfing! How do bees
make it and how do we get it? Meet our beekeeper
and find out why bees make wax and learn how humans
have used it throughout history. We’ll make candles and
decorations for you to take home! Limit 2 children per adult.
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SIP SOME SAP | Ages 3+
DATE
BUSY BEES’ WAX | Ages 3+
DATE
EGG-CITEMENT | Ages 2+
Single Session programs are designed for ONE or more adults with ONE to THREE children per
adult, except where noted. Prices are per participant per program, both adult and child. “Backpack
babies” are welcome free of charge except where noted; please mention these participants
when registering. The fee for children between the ages of 12 and 17 months is half the regular
participant fee. Younger siblings welcome where noted; registration is required.
Spring is the time for the evening froggy chorus—let’s
practice our different frog calls from peep-peep-peeps to
banjo twangs. Join us for an evening stroll listening and looking
for these nighttime singers. No backpack babies, please.
March 17
BREAD AND BUNNIES | Ages 2+
FROGGY NIGHT WALK | Ages 5+
TRACTORS, TRUCKS, AND TOOLS | All ages
Join us as we search for trucks, tractors, and tools and learn
about the important jobs they help us do. We’ll meet farmers
and other Drumlin Farm workers as we get a behind-thescenes look at these mega machines!
WHERE’S THE MILK? | Ages 3+
Lend a hand with afternoon chores in the barn. We
will feed the cows evening hay and try our hands at
milking our dairy cow. After our hard work, we will
enjoy our own dairy treat. No backpack babies, please.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Thurs
10–11:30 pm
$13
$16
May 18
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
June 1
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
May 6
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
BOOM-CHICKA-BOOM | All ages
We will learn of the pea’s plentiful powers while acting out
the story of The Princess and the Pea. Then we’ll create a
royal bed in the garden filled with peas and other impressive
plants. Each prince and princess will bring home a pot of peas!
Younger siblings welcome.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 29
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
What happens when you keep an egg warm for 21 days?
Peck, peck, peck, and you’ve got a chick! We’ll take care of the
hens and roosters, check out the chicks, and have a Chicken
Dance Party!
I’M A LITTLE TADPOLE | All ages
Spring is the time for frogs (and salamanders!) to lay eggs in
pools and ponds. We’ll investigate frogs, listen for their songs,
and discover their babies swimming around.
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 20
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
June 3
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
BABY BUGS | All ages
DATES
DAY
TIME 1
TIME 2
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 20
Fri
4–5:30 pm
6–7:30 pm
$16
$19
May 4
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
June 17
Fri
4:30–6 pm
6:30–8 pm
$16
$19
July 22
Fri
4:30–6 pm
6:30–8 pm
$16
$19
August 19
Fri
4–5:30 pm
6–7:30 pm
$16
$19
Sept 16
Fri
4–5:30 pm
6–7:30 pm
$16
$19
THERE’S A GOAT IN THE GARDEN | Ages 2+
Join us as we act out this funny folktale and figure out how
to keep the garden growing. We’ll take care of the goats and
meet the tiny creature that finally got that goat out of the
garden.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 10
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU | All ages
Have an up-close visit with a Drumlin Farm rabbit! Why does
she have such big feet? Does her nose ever stop wiggling?
Explore rabbit hiding places around the sanctuary and plant a
rabbit treat.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 12
Thurs
10–11:30 am
$12
$15
PIGS AND POTATOES | Ages 2+
Let’s see if we can get our pigs to dig for potatoes! Join us for
digging, planting, and pigging out. We’ll plant potatoes and feed
the pigs a garden treat.
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 13
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
ROCK-A-BYE BABIES | Ages 2+
Could you sleep if your baby bed was swaying back and forth
in the treetops? Make a nest-helper for our feathered friends,
listen to their songs, and search for the best places to build a
spring home for the birds.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 24
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
TURTLE TIME | All ages
Discover what these ancient creatures have to teach us. We’ll
meet several of New England’s turtles and learn about their
habits and habitats. Let’s explore where they live in the ponds,
forests, and fields.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 26
Thurs
10–11:30 am
$12
$15
As the longest day of the year approaches, folklore says fairies
dance and make mischief under their hills. Hear stories of fairy
antics, and make a special herbal charm for protection. Then
explore the sanctuary for signs of fairies (or are they fireflies?)
dancing in the meadow grasses.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 24
Fri
8–9:30 pm
$12
$15
Let’s go on a bug hunt and search for caterpillars, grasshopper
nymphs, dragonfly naiads, and other insect larvae. Discover
which bug babies look like their mothers. We’ll look for
butterflies, beetles, and crickets, as well.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 7
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
FLUTTER BY BUTTERFLY | All ages
What’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
How do their babies grow? We will search for eggs, larvae,
chrysalises, and cocoons beneath the flowers.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 29
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
DRAGONS AND DAMSELS | All ages
Dragonflies and damselflies are in abundance at this time of
year. We’ll go on an adventure to ponds, meadows, and fields
looking for naiads, skimmers, and bluets.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
August 3
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
PICKLE PARTY | Age 3+
HOME TWEET HOME | All ages
Migratory birds have returned and are settling in to raise
their families. We’ll examine nests, listen to songs, and meet
feathered friends. Discover what’s happening in the trees!
It’s time to start pickling! We will harvest, chop, and
brine our garden treasures. Are you in the mood to
try dilly beans, piccalilli, or chow-chow? You’ll take
home a jar of your own quickle creation.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 9
Thurs
10–11:30 am
$12
$15
August 17
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$13
$16
SPLISH, SPLASH | Ages 3+
Meet some ducks and discover why ponds are such wonderful
places to live. We’ll dip our nets in the pond for diving beetles,
mosquito wigglers, and maybe even a water tiger. It’ll be a wet
and wild time! Younger siblings welcome.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 10
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
HOP, SLITHER, SLIDE | All ages
Warm weather is here and the reptiles and amphibians are
out and about. We’ll poke about in the ponds and peek under
logs and rocks as we search for turtles and toads. If we’re
lucky we might wake a snake!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 15
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$12
$15
ACCESSIBLE EXPLORATIONS | Ages 5–12
Farm-based program for children with Autism
Discover life on a farm with hands-on chores and
activities. This program offers access to Drumlin
Farm in small groups at a pace and structure adapted
to the needs of participants with ASD. This is a great program
for the whole family to share. Younger siblings welcome. See
page 30 for more details about accessible programming.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 9
Sat
2:30–4 pm
$15
$19
May 14
Sat
2:30–4 pm
$15
$19
June 11
Sat
2:30–4 pm
$15
$19
July 9
Sat
2:30–4 pm
$15
$19
15
FAMILY PROGRAMS
DATE
Who is the mother of the hive? Learn about the
queen bee and her court. We will join in a royal
dance to honor her, and plant flowers for her ladiesin-waiting to visit. Then we can enjoy a honey-flavored snack!
DAY
Join us for a hayride as spring moves into summer. Watch for
birds flying at dusk and evening fireflies before stopping at our
campfire for stories, s’mores, and a special nighttime visitor.
FAIRIES AND FIREFLIES | Ages 4+
QUEEN BEE | All ages
DATE
FRIDAY-EVENING HAYRIDES | All ages
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Join us as we harvest fresh garden snacks to make
a salad. Meet our own resident rabbit and find out
what she likes to eat, then plant your own mini-salad
garden to bring home. Younger siblings welcome.
April 28
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEAS | Ages 2+
14
RABBIT’S SILLY SALAD | Ages 3+
FAMILY PROGRAMS | CHICKADEE BIRDERS
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | SERIES
FAMILY PROGRAMS | CHICKADEE BIRDERS
Ages 7–10
We will introduce children to the basics of birding, birdlife, and seasonal migration through talks,
activities, and field trips. Birding is a lifelong skill that can lead to a greater interest in the outdoors
and the environment as a whole.
Take an evening hike to watch an unusual courtship ritual.
The male’s display is a series of bird calls as he prances on the
ground before spiraling upward, circling, and drifting down. This
spectacle happens in the fields and shrubby wetlands at twilight,
and Drumlin Farm is a great place to witness it.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 19
Sat
6:30–8:30 pm
$10
$12
Join our naturalists exploring fields, woods, and ponds along
the sanctuary’s birding trails as part of our Annual Bird-a-thon
fundraiser challenge. Get a close look at our bluebirds and
meet a feathered friend up close. Learn more about Mass
Audubon’s Bird-a-thon and the role it plays in protecting
Massachusetts’ birds!
DAY
TIME
MBR
May 14
Sat
8–10 am
Bring the birds to your yard! We will discuss diets, plants that
attract birds, and different types of feeders. We will also build
edible feeders and take a bird walk around the farm.
$50 min. donation / Fundraising
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 10
Sun
1–3 pm
$10
$12
Enjoy our spring migrants, especially the colorful warblers! Learn
about bluebird nesting boxes and banding at Drumlin Farm.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 22
Sun
1–3 pm
$10
$12
AFTERNOON KIDS’ CLUB
Dip a net into the pond to see if the tadpoles have hatched,
and explore the fields for signs of rabbits. Explore the drumlin
and watch for hawks. Feed the chickens, collect eggs, groom the
pony, and milk the cow. Each week will be a different adventure.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 5–May 31
Tues
3:30–5 pm
$125
$150
April 7–June 2
Thurs
3:30–5 pm
$125
$150
No Class April 19
No Class April 21
AGES 6–9
DRUMLIN DETECTIVES
Let’s investigate the outdoors! Check under the forest’s fallen
logs for salamanders and roly-polies. Look for turtles by the
pond and discover what they eat. Meet wild animals living on
the sanctuary. We’ll also milk the cow and feed the chickens.
Explore something new every week as we become nature
detectives!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 6–June 1
Wed
3:30–5 pm
$125
$150
FARMER’S HELPERS
It’s time to care for our animals and plant in the garden. Collect
eggs in the chicken house, milk the cow, and feed the sheep.
We will turn the soil, plant a bed in the garden, and explore the
crops in Boyce Field. Lend a hand to the farmers!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 8–June 3
Fri
3:30–5 pm
$125
$150
No Class April 22
No Class April 20
16
17
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
DATE
We’ll help the farmer feed the chickens, milk the cow, give the
pigs their dinner, and tend to the sheep and goats. Then we’ll
plant in the garden and work in Boyce Field. The farmers are
looking forward to your help!
NONMBR
FAMILY BIRD WALK
BRING ON THE BIRDS
FAMILY PROGRAMS
WINGING IT OVER THE DRUMLIN
DATE
AGES 4–6
BARNYARD BUDDIES
For more information, contact Becky Gilles: [email protected] | 781-259-2223
SKY DANCE OF THE AMERICAN WOODCOCK
Join us at the farm for some outdoor fun, or explore nature on an off-site adventure! Series are
designed for children ages 4–18, without an adult. Prices are per series per participant. Please
complete the health and contact information form you will receive within your confirmation.
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | SPRING ADVENTURE
AGES 10–14
FARM APPRENTICES
Explore links between raising healthy livestock, building rich
soil, and eating well. Help feed the goats, collect eggs from the
chickens, milk the cow, and tend the garden. Learn skills such
as cooking and wool crafts, as well as farming concepts such as
sustainable growing and nutrient cycles.
DATE
DAY
TIME
April 8–June 3
Fri
3:30–5 pm
MBR
NONMBR
$125
$150
No Class April 22
WILD IN MASSACHUSETTS
Meet a different animal each session and learn about its survival
adaptations, what other species it depends on, and how we
coexist. Then take a hike to explore that animal’s habitat and
discover how we can protect its place in the ecosystem.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 2
Sat
10 am–12 pm
$100
$120
April 16
Sat
10 am–12 pm
$100
$120
April 30
Sat
10 am–12 pm
$100
$120
May 14
Sat
10 am–12 pm
$100
$120
May 28
Sat
10 am–12 pm
$100
$120
AGES 13–17
SPRING WILDLIFE CARETAKERS
Gain hands-on experience in wildlife care and conservation.
This spring series is a taste of our yearlong Wildlife Biologists
Club program. Work alongside our Wildlife Care staff to learn
about wildlife health, animal enrichment, diet requirements,
food preparation, and other related topics. You will learn about
the natural histories of many animal species and how we can
protect them.
DATES
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Sun
12:30–3:30 pm
$100
$120
March 20
April 17
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | SPRING ADVENTURES
Ages 13–17 | 10 am–1 pm | $40 member | $50 nonmember
Seek adventure and make new friends while exploring various ecosystems and wild places in
Massachusetts. Build outdoor skills and learn to read landscapes by investigating the wildlife and
natural history of each beautiful place we visit. For all off-site programs, transportation is provided
from the Drumlin Farm Education Center parking lot.
Sign up for all three adventures for $100! Available for Mass Audubon members only.
May 15
For more information, contact Carrie Webster: [email protected] | 781-259-2208
MOUNTAIN HIKE | April 23
Celebrate spring and the return of warmer weather with
a hike up Mount Watatic. Keep your eyes open for wildlife,
wildflowers, and signs of spring on this ascent to a scenic
summit with views of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
TEEN NIGHTS AT DRUMLIN FARM
New this year! Meet our community of nature-loving teens. Explore Drumlin Farm’s trails by
moonlight, stargaze at the top of the drumlin, and listen for owls and night creatures. Learn about
natural history, play games, listen to music, and bring a snack to share by the fireside.
Canoe down a nearby river and find out which animals inhabit
our wetlands. Learn the basics of paddling and practice your
team boat-handling skills as you navigate gentle currents. Maybe
we will spot an elegant heron or turtles enjoying the sun!
COASTAL EXPLORATION | May 7
Explore Cape Ann Peninsula’s tide pools and see waves
crashing on the Halibut Point State Park coastline. Climb over
rocks to reach the pools, then turn over stones to uncover the
creatures of the inter-tidal zone. Discover the plant and animal
adaptations needed to survive in this habitat of sun and surf.
March 4 | April 8 | May 20
18
19
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
Ages 13–17 | 7–10 pm | $10 member | $12 nonmember
RIVER PADDLE | May 21
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | KNOW YOUR FOOD
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | PEREGRINE BIRDERS
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | KNOW YOUR FOOD
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS | PEREGRINE BIRDERS
Ages 13–17
Ages 13–17
Teen Know Your Food programs offer a unique opportunity to experience food from
farm to table. By learning more about our food—how it is grown, where it comes from,
and how to prepare and preserve it—we increase our understanding of the relationship
between our food choices and the environment.
For more information, contact Emma Scudder: [email protected] | 781-259-2245
SUGARING TIME
Hike through the woods in search of tracks, scat, and signs of
spring as we make our way to the maple grove. Identify a sugar
maple tree by looking at twigs, buds, and bark, and experience
the sweet taste of sap. Visit the evaporator to learn about
ancient and modern ways of boiling sap, and make a snack using
Drumlin Farm syrup.
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
Sample homemade cheeses while gaining skills to make your
own at home! During this workshop, we will visit the dairy
barn to milk the cow, then return to the kitchen to make fresh
ricotta and mozzarella. You will leave with samples, recipes, and
the confidence you need to pursue one of the oldest forms of
food preservation.
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 25
Fri
9 am–4 pm
$40
$48
May 22
Sun
2–5 pm
$25
$30
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 10
Sun
1–3 pm
$25
$30
PICKLING AND PRESERVING
Learn how to make your own pickles! You can make a wide
variety of crispy, tangy fruits and veggies with a simple pickling
technique. Harvest vegetables from our fields and gardens
and learn how to prepare them and preserve them with
fermentation. Leave with a recipe and a jar of pickles that will
be ready to eat in a few days.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 26
Sun
3–5 pm
$25
$30
Cumberland Farm Fields, Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary,
and Duxbury Beach are some of the locations we will visit
in our search to find rough-legged hawks, canvasbacks, snow
buntings, purple sandpipers, and many more.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 12
Sat
9 am–4 pm
$35
$40
MISSION POSSIBLE
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to seek out the
unusual. We will search for the rarest birds reported during the
week from bird watchers’ sources. You never know where we
will end up, but it will be a bird adventure!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 9
Sat
9 am–4 pm
$35
$40
BIRD-A-THON
Over the course of 24 hours, birders throughout the state
will join together to find as many bird species as possible in a
spirited effort to raise money to protect our state’s birds. The
Teen Birders will help lead Drumlin Farm to victory as we look
to bring home the winning cup!
DATE
DAY
TIME
May 14
Sat
7 am–5 pm
MBR
NONMBR
Min. $25 Fundraising Fee
BIRDS AND BREAKFAST
Let’s end our year of birding with a morning bird walk, potluck
breakfast, slide shows, and a goodbye to our graduating seniors.
Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend.
DATE
DAY
TIME
June 4
Sat
8–11 am
MBR
NONMBR
Free w/ shared dish
WARBLER OVERNIGHT
Spend the night at the farm to learn about warblers and other
spring migrants. In the morning, we will drive to Mt. Auburn
Cemetery to search for a colorful array of warblers!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 6–7
Fri–Sat
7 pm Fri–12 pm Sat
$60
$70
21
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
20
COWS AND CHEESE
DAY
Learn how to bake fresh bread for yourself and your friends!
Practice each step of the bread making process as we mix,
knead, and shape loaves. Learn about yeast and sourdough, then
make your own butter to enjoy. Take bread home, along with
recipes and baking skills.
SOUTH SHORE HOT SPOTS
DATE
BAKING BREAD
Develop birding skills, learn birding etiquette, form friendships, increase your environmental awareness, and
have a great time with fellow birders. Transportation from Drumlin Farm is provided for all off-site trips.
ADULT PROGRAMS | BIRDING
BIRDING BASICS | Kathy Seymour
This is a fantastic introduction to all of our spring birding
programs. Both the lecture and field trip are designed to give
you confidence finding and identifying birds. You will learn a
simple approach to field identification and how to use your
field guide. We’ll also share practical tips for choosing and using
binoculars and navigating birding resources.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Lecture
April 14
Thurs
7–9 pm
$20
$24
Field Trip
April 16
Sat
8 am–12 pm
$35
$42
BIRDING BY EAR | Kathy Seymour, Bob Lawson
This workshop will include two indoor sessions and two field
trips to learn birding by ear techniques and hone our auditory
skills. Spring migrants and returning breeders establishing
territories offer wonderful opportunities for a tremendous
variety of sounds to learn and practice. The workshop will
address all birders looking for a tune-up. Participants may attend
one or all of the sessions.
These programs offer opportunities to see and learn more about local birds, develop your
abilities as a birder, and appreciate the wide variety of bird habitats and species in Massachusetts.
Preregistration required except where noted. Programs are open to anyone ages 12 and up with
an adult. We have spotting scopes and binoculars to borrow, but bring your own if available.
BIRDING THE WILDS OF CAPE ANN | Strickland Wheelock
Seabirds and waterfowl, sparrows and shorebirds, Cape Ann
has it all. If you have never seen a flock of harlequin ducks, a
plethora of purple sandpipers, or that elusive king eider in a
flock of scoters, then this is the adventure for you!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 5
Sat
7:30 am–5 pm
$68
$82
Rhode Island Duck Bonanza | Strickland Wheelock
This trip provides a great opportunity to practice your duck ID
skills. We will explore ponds, coves, the Barrington River, and
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge scanning for waterfowl
everywhere we go, including harlequin ducks.
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Lecture 1
April 20
Wed
7–9 pm
$20
$24
Field Trip 1
April 23
Sat
7–11 am
$35
$42
Lecture 2
May 11
Wed
7–9 pm
$20
$24
Field Trip 2
May 21
Sat
6:30 am–1:30 pm
$50
$60
AUTHOR LECTURE WITH JULIE ZICKEFOOSE
Join Julie Zickefoose at the Audubon Shop as she talks about
the process she used to make the paintings for her book, Baby
Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest. Watch as she demonstrates
how she gently handled bird subjects, then watched them grow
and develop over the years. A book signing will follow.
MBR
NONMBR
March 31
Thurs
$10
$12
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 14
Thurs
$10
$12
April 28
Thurs
7 pm
Free
$5
April 28
Thurs
$10
$12
MBR
NONMBR
May 5
Thurs
$10
$12
March 19
Sat
7:30 am–5 pm
$68
$82
May 12
Thurs
$10
$12
May 19
Thurs
$10
$12
May 26
Thurs
$10
$12
Join us for an evening hike up the drumlin to view the unusual
and interesting courtship ritual of American woodcocks. The
male’s display is a series of peents, twitters, and chirps as he
first prances on the ground and then spirals rapidly upward,
circles, and drifts down.
DATE
DAY
TIME
SUNDAY-MORNING BIRDS AT DRUMLIN FARM
Pam Sowizral, Carol Jeffrey
The farm has a great variety of habitats and receives a mix of
migrants and residents every spring. These walks are ideal for
birders of all levels and particularly good for beginning birders
who want to learn how to ID birds. Pre-registration is not
available. Bring binoculars and a field guide; loaners are available.
Program meets at the admissions window.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 1
Sun
8–9:30 am
$10
$12
March 24
Thurs
6–8:30 pm
$25
$30
May 22
Sun
8–9:30 am
$10
$12
June 12
Sun
8–9:30 am
$10
$12
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 6
Fri
7–10 am
$24
$29
BIRD-A-THON AT MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY
Strickland Wheelock, Kathy Seymour, Tia Pinney
Join us for an exciting morning of birding in the beautiful
garden-like setting of Mount Auburn Cemetery, and be part of
our annual Bird-a-thon fundraising event. Your program fee is
tax deductible and includes an autographed copy of Birds and
Birding at Mount Auburn Cemetery by Christopher Leahy.
This is a fundraising event.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 8
Sun
7–11 am
$55
$66
Meet at Drumlin Farm at 6:15 am or at Mt. Auburn Cemetary at 7 am.
Please indicate your travel preference at time of registration.
DATES
DAY
As one of the Important Bird Areas designated by the National
Audubon Society in Massachusetts, Mount Auburn is a magnet
for migrant species. We’ll have the opportunity to look for
myriad wood-warblers, as well as many other spring migrants.
BIRD BANDING AT WEST HILL | Strickland Wheelock
Join us at the bird banding station at West Hill Park in Uxbridge.
We will walk the net lanes and hopefully catch a variety of
warblers, vireos, thrushes, flycatchers, and sparrows all while
learning proper banding technique. After banding, we will
hike the trails to look for additional species. Open to adults
and children age 9 and older with an adult. Directions will be
included with confirmation.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 22
Sun
7:15 am–1:30 pm
$45
$54
WARBLERS 101 | Kathy Seymour
More than 30 species of warblers can be found in
Massachusetts during spring migration. With bright, cheerful
plumage, they are the highlight of spring birding trips. The
classroom session will provide a logical framework for ID and
offer tips on making the most of limited views. The Quabbin
Reservoir offers a vast wilderness area with a variety of habitats.
While focusing on warblers, we’ll also enjoy other birds in the
area. The lecture is a great introduction to warblers found on
the Machias Seal Island trip, June 3–6 (see page 25 for details).
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Lecture
May 26
Thurs
7–9 pm
$20
$24
Field Trip
May 28
Sat
7 am–5 pm
$65
$78
23
ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
Join us as we explore the farm and other local hot spots in
search of late-winter and early-spring birds. Call 781-259-2200,
ext. BIRD (2473), the Wednesday before each program for a
recorded listing of the exact time and location. Most walks run
approximately 3 hours, though we occasionally travel farther
afield. Transportation will be provided from Drumlin Farm. Preregistration is not available. Email [email protected]
to be added to mailing list.
DATE
WOODCOCK WALK | Kathy Seymour
22
THURSDAY-MORNING BIRD WALKS
LECTURE 1: Introduction, Birdsongs of Marsh and Field
FIELD TRIP 1: Marshes and Fields
LECTURE 2: Birdsongs of Forest & Woodland
FIELD TRIP 2: Wompatuck State Park
BIRDING MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY
Brooke Stevens, Carol Jeffery
ADULT PROGRAMS | WEEKEND AND OUT-OF-STATE BIRDING
GREAT BLUE HERON ROOKERY | John Hoye, Audrey McCarthy
The Lyons-Cutler Reservation in Sudbury contains a beautiful
variety of habitats, including a great blue heron rookery. Around
the swamp, we can see eastern kingbirds, eastern phoebes, redwinged blackbirds, kingfishers, and more. During the hike, we
may see several species of warblers, Baltimore orioles, brown
thrashers, blue-headed vireos, and migrating flycatchers of
various species.
SHOREBIRDS AND SWALLOWS AT SUNSET| Kathy Seymour
Tens of thousands of shorebirds stop to feed on Plum Island’s
extensive salt marshes on their way from Arctic breeding
grounds to South American wintering grounds. Learn how
these birds have adapted to marathon migrations and hone
your ID skills. We will also experience the wonder of thousands
of swallows swirling in the air before they drop into the marsh
to roost for the evening.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 4
Sat
8–10:30 am
$25
$30
August 13
Sat
2–9:30 pm
$56
$67
FALL HAWK MIGRATION | Kathy Seymour
HIKING AND BIRDING AT QUABBIN | Strickland Wheelock
Join us as we hike deep into Quabbin Reservation to
experience the beauty, wilderness, and diversity of birds and
habitats. During our hike, we could see the Acadian flycatcher,
hooded merganser, and several species of tanagers, grosbeaks,
and raptors. This is an excellent opportunity to see our spring
migrants in peak color and song, as well as experience the
peace and serenity of this wonderful wilderness area.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 25
Sat
7 am–5 pm
$65
$78
SHOREBIRDS ON THE CAPE | Strickland Wheelock
Spend a day on the barrier beaches of Cape Cod. These
beaches are roosting and feeding grounds for thousands of
migrating shorebirds every summer. We’ll learn how to identify
these shorebirds by profile, size, and color. Along with a large
variety of shorebirds, we’ll study several species of terns,
raptors, and jaegers.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
July 9
Sat
6:30 am–5 pm
$85
$100
Sept 10
Sat
6:30 am–5 pm
$85
$100
Hawks provide many ID challenges. Luckily, we can use general
shape and behavior to categorize types of hawks. From there,
we can use other clues to narrow our ID to species. During the
field trip, we’ll travel to the hawk watch on Pack Monadnock in
Peterborough, New Hampshire. We’ll practice our new skills in
the field and hopefully witness a spectacle of hawks riding the
thermals as they make their way south.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Lecture
Sept 15
Thurs
7–9 pm
$20
$24
Field Trip
Sept 17
Sat
8 am–4 pm
$56
$67
We maintain a low participant-to-leader ratio for all of our overnight programs. As a result, our
guests have an easier time finding and seeing wildlife, and leaders have more time for individualized
interactions. Fees include ground and boat transportation, interpretive materials, entrance fees,
lodging, and breakfasts unless otherwise noted. Fees based on double occupancy; optional single
rooms available for a supplemental fee except where noted. These programs are open to everyone
ages 18 and older.
For full itineraries, contact Jennifer Riley: [email protected] | 781-259-2206
MAINE: PUFFINS, AUKS, & BOREAL BIRDS
We’ll travel to Machias Seal Island for the awesome puffins,
auks, and murres show and explore the boreal forest. We will
also visit Deblois Blueberry Barrens, Petit Manan National
Wildlife Refuge, Quoddy Head State Park, and Maine Coast
Heritage Trails with the goal of seeing more than 100 bird
species. We will explore the boreal forest for boreal chickadee,
warblers, vireos, and many more! Our boat trip to the island
can yield bald eagles and Arctic terns, among others. We will
have an evening outing for saw-whet owls, Wilson’s snipes, and
American woodcocks, just to name a few. We often see moose,
beavers, and other mammals.
DATE
June 3–6
MBR
NONMBR
$700
$840
HIMALAYAN SNOWCOCK
Northern Nevada is starkly beautiful with snow-capped peaks,
alpine lakes, high-desert valleys, open meadows, and plenty
of wildlife. Our target for this trip is the Himalayan snowcock,
which resides only high in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains and in
their native Himalayan Mountains. We will hike into their habitat
before dawn. As the sun rises over the peaks, we may also see
black rosy-finches and mountain goats. On our hike down, we
will look for dusky grouse, and mountain bluebird, among other
passerines. We will also visit Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
and Big Cottonwood Canyon for a plethora of bird species. This
trip offers an amazing opportunity to experience one of the
most remote and isolated areas in the lower 48 and attempt to
find one of the most challenging-to-spot birds in the country.
DATE
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MBR
NONMBR
$1,275
$1,550
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ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
July 21–26
SOUTH TEXAS RARITIES
CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY: FALL MIGRATION PARADISE
Cape May, New Jersey, is well known for exciting birding during
spring songbird migration, but the fall season is even arguably
more exciting. Where else can you view scores of warblers and
other songbirds in the morning, a stream of migrating falcons
and accipiters midday, and a dense concentration of shorebirds
and waterbirds in the afternoon? We will stop at the Edwin B.
Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge for volumes of waders, ducks,
geese, shorebirds, and migrating songbirds. At Cape May, we will
visit Higbee Beach and South Cape May Meadows in search of
migrating birds of all kinds including yellow-breasted chat, blue
grosbeak, red-headed woodpecker, and more. We will check
Cape May Point State Park for migrating and kettling hawks. We
will revisit the Forsythe refuge to look for gull-billed tern, boattailed grackle, and more shorebirds and waders.
DATE
September 22–26
MBR
NONMBR
$850
$1,020
Rhode Island’s climate and geography make it one of New
England’s most productive birding areas in the late fall and
winter. During this trip, we will explore scenic coastline, ponds,
marshes, and fields. Many species of waterfowl winter along the
coast and in the ice-free ponds, rivers, and bays. Large numbers
of songbirds migrate into the area during the fall to feed,
creating an exciting mixture of passerines, raptors, and seabirds.
To add more excitement, a few rarities turn up in Rhode Island
each year. Destinations include Watchemoket Cove, Tiverton
area fields, “hot spots” in Middletown and Newport, and the
rocky coastline of Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. On
Sunday we will explore Beavertail State Park, Point Judith, and
Galilee, as well as fields in Matunuck. We will end our weekend
at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, the premier spot
in Rhode Island for ducks including canvasback, redhead, and
greater and lesser scaups.
MBR
December 3–4
An overlap of distinct habitats and a southern latitude make
the Rio Grande Valley among the most biologically diverse
areas in the United States. We will encounter some of the best
winter birding locations in the US including Sabal Palm Grove
Sanctuary, Frontera Audubon, and the Falcon Dam area. Our
target species for the trip include the endangered whooping
crane, ferruginous pygmy-owl, buff-bellied hummingbird,
and long-billed thrasher. Texas specialties, a large number
of permanent resident and wintering birds, and spectacular
habitats and scenery make the Gulf Coast and the lower Rio
Grande River Valley an incredible place to visit!
DATE
February 8–15, 2017
MBR
NONMBR
Pricing not yet available
COLORADO: CHASING GROUSE
Itinerary available soon. Please call Jennifer Riley for more
information: 781-259-2206.
RHODE ISLAND WINTER WEEKEND
DATE
ADULT PROGRAMS | NATURAL HISTORY + KNOW YOUR FOOD
NONMBR
DATE
April 20–27, 2017
MBR
NONMBR
ALASKA
Itinerary available soon. Please call Jennifer Riley for more
information: 781-259-2206.
DATE
June 1–15, 2017
MBR
NONMBR
Our Know Your Food and Natural History programs offer the opportunity to engage with our
natural world through hands-on and inquiry based classes, walks, and workshops. Learn how food
is grown, discover the flora and fauna of Drumlin Farm, and learn about our relationship with
nature throughout time. Engage in explorations with naturalists and food artisans. All programs are
suitable for adults and children ages 14 and up with an adult.
BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS | Mel Gadd
This 5-session class provides an overview of backyard
beekeeping and will cover everything you need to
get started in this fascinating and productive hobby.
Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics
of beekeeping, locating hives, and acquiring bees. We will cover
all aspects of starting hives and hive management. Whether you
are just interested in knowing more about bees and beekeeping
or you’d like to harvest your own honey by the fall, this is the
class for you.
DATES
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 1–29
Tues
7–9 pm
$100
$120
SIMPLE CHEESEMAKING
Tia Pinney, Robin Stuart
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DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 12
Sat
12–4 pm
$65
$78
According to NASA scientists, more surface area is covered
by lawn in the United States than by any other single irrigated
crop. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring irrigation, fertilizer,
and pesticides to thrive in our climate. Learn why you should
“kill your lawn” and how to replace it with environmentally
friendly native plantings.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 13
Sun
9 am–3 pm
$75
$91
SPRING EQUINOX FROLIC | Roland “Boot” Boutwell
Celebrate the spring equinox as the first flowers poke their
heads aboveground and the days grow longer. Through poetry,
stories, and lore, we’ll learn how the seasons occur and why
day length changes from season to season. We’ll take a walk to
look for signs of coming spring. Co-sponsored by Garden in the
Woods. Directions will be sent with confirmation.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 20
Sun
1–3 pm
$12
$14
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ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
Sample homemade cheeses while learning the skills
you need to make your own cheese at home! During
this workshop, we will make and sample yogurt
cheeses, paneer, mozzarella, and fresh goat cheese. You will leave
with samples, recipes, resources, and the confidence you need
to pursue cheesemaking on your own.
KILL YOUR LAWN | Mark Richardson
NATURALIST WALKS | Tia Pinney
These excursions will focus on observing, exploring, and
appreciating the world around us. We’ll cover habitats across
the sanctuary from wetlands to uplands as we look for
amphibians, reptiles, mammals, flowering plants, trees, shrubs,
lichens, fungi, insects, and birds. Each walk will focus on one
particular area or habitat as we build our understanding of
ecological communities and our mutual interdependence.
Preregistration is not available.
Join us for a walk around the sanctuary to find as many fungi
as we can. Learn about the crucial roles these life forms have
in the ecosystem and methods for identifying mushrooms and
other fungi in the field. While fall is considered fungi season in
the Northeast, fungi are seasonally cyclical and different species
can be found almost anytime except deep winter.
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
DATES
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 30
Sat
1–3:30 pm
$25
$30
June 2–July 21
Thurs
10 am–12:30 pm
$240
$260
MBR
NONMBR
June 11
Sat
1–3:30 pm
$25
$30
March 19
Fri
1–3:30 pm
$10
$12
July 17
Sun
1–3:30 pm
$25
$30
April 16
Fri
1–3:30 pm
$10
$12
May 14
Fri
1–3:30 pm
$10
$12
June 18
Fri
1–3:30 pm
$10
$12
July 16
Fri
1–3:30 pm
$10
$12
August 20
Fri
1–3:30 pm
$10
$12
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
March 30–April 6
Wed
6:30–9 pm
$45
$54
SOURDOUGH BREADMAKING | Mimi Palmore, Emma Scudder
Learn the age-old tradition of sourdough
breadmaking. We will mix, knead, and shape loaves
to taste and take home. We’ll discuss the science of
fermentation, which gives sourdough its notable flavor and
texture, and the merits of organic, local, and heirloom grains in
bread baking. Participants will go home with sourdough starter
and the skills to make sourdough bread at home.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
April 16
Sat
1–4 pm
$36
$44
SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE | Robin Wilkerson
Experience a successful home gardening setup with
Robin Wilkerson, a master gardener. Learn about
creating a working compost system, preparing a
garden bed, planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, dividing
herbs, and pruning blueberries, raspberries, and fruit trees.
Robin has also integrated chickens into her a small-scale farm.
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Sun
1–3 pm
$30
$36
CHEESEMAKING: THE NEXT LEVEL | Tia Pinney, Robin Stuart
In this workshop, we will explore methods of
creating aged cheeses. We will learn about beneficial
bacteria, curing, creating a cheese cave, and building
a press. Participants should have some basic cheesemaking
experience—participation in Simple Cheesemaking (see
page 27) or an equivalent program, as well as some practice at
home, is recommended.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 7
Sat
12–4 pm
$68
$82
GROWING YOUR HERB GARDEN | Robin Wilkerson
Learn all you need to know about planning, planting,
and caring for your herb garden. Join Master Gardener
Robin Wilkerson in her herb garden, where she will
offer insights on seed starting, propagation, overwintering, and
perennial herb maintenance. Participants will go home with a
potted herb of their own.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 15
Sun
1–3 pm
$30
$36
WILD EDIBLES WALK | Russ Cohen
The Greater Boston area is home to more than
100 species of edible wild plants and fungi, some of
which are more nutritious and flavorful than their
cultivated counterparts. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and
author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a walk
around Drumlin Farm to learn about edible plant species.
Russ will provide identification tips, edible portions, seasons
of availability, and preparation methods, along with general
guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
May 25
Wed
6–9 pm
$30
$36
INTRO TO BEES AND BEEKEEPING| Mel Gadd, Tia Pinney
This class is all about honeybees—where they
came from, how they survive, what they do for us,
why we keep them, and, of course, honey. We will
visit the hives and sample various types of honey. If you are
contemplating beekeeping or if you just want to know more
about these fascinating insects, join us!
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 4
Sat
1–3:30 pm
$30
$36
FARM-TO-TABLE COOKING: SPRING HARVEST | Emma Scudder
Celebrate the bounty of spring at Drumlin Farm as
we visit the fields to harvest greens, strawberries,
pea shoots, baby turnips, radishes, spring carrots,
and more. Return to the kitchen, for a hands-on cooking and
dining experience, where we will craft these ingredients into a
balanced and delicious meal to enjoy together.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 10
Fri
6–9 pm
$55
$66
LANDSCAPES FOR BEAUTY AND WILDLIFE | Tia Pinney
Learn how to grow native plants and practice sustainable
growing in your yard. This program will cover beneficial and
beautiful native shrubs, perennials, grasses, and trees, and how
to use them in your landscape to enhance habitat value. We will
also explore the habitats of the sanctuary.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
June 18
Sat
9:30 am–12 pm
$25
$30
FERMENTATION 101| Emma Scudder
Have more produce than you know what to do with?
We can ferment that! Join us for a visually, aromatically,
and gastronomically exciting event exploring all things
fermentation. Learn the basics of lactofermentation pickling
as we make our own pickles and sample a variety of Drumlin
Farm pickled produce. Participants will take home their own
fermentation project.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
August 26
Fri
7–9 pm
$30
$36
JAMS, JELLIES, AND COMPOTES | Robin Stuart, Tia Pinney
Fresh jams and jellies are an easy way to enjoy local
fruit throughout the seasons. With simple methods,
we will make a variety of preserved fruits, from jam to
jelly to elaborate compote. This is a delicious way to “eat local”
throughout the winter—if you can make them last that long!
Take home samples and recipes to continue enjoying the craft.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Sept 10
Sat
1–4 pm
$36
$44
KIMCHI AT HOME | Emma Scudder
What happens when you bury clay vessels stuffed
with salted cabbage brushed with chili paste for
3 months? You make kimchi, the national food of
Korea! Fermentation can turn something inedible or difficult
to digest into something nourishing and delicious. Learn how
to preserve your food using salt, garlic, and spices; sample our
Drumlin Farm kimchi; and take home your own fermented
project to carry you through the winter months.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
Sept 16
Fri
7–9 pm
$30
$36
PRESERVING HERBS| Emma Scudder
Join us as we delve into the world of herbs, learning
how and why people have grown and preserved
herbs for thousands of years. We’ll discuss growing
practices, harvesting, and a variety of methods for preserving
herbs to use all year long. Participants will harvest and preserve
herbs from the garden to take home.
DATE
DAY
TIME
MBR
NONMBR
July 30
Sat
1–3:30 pm
$35
$42
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ADULT PROGRAMS
DATE
April 24
Whether you’re interested in observational plant portraits
or looser landscape impressions, this course offers several
techniques to achieve your desired style. Under the guidance
of a talented teacher, beginners will master the basics and
experienced students will advance their skills. Co-sponsored by
Garden in the Woods.
DAY
TIME
DATE
WATERCOLORS IN THE GARDEN | Carol Govan
DATE
DAY
Explore the versatility of wool, one of the most ancient and
important fibers in the world. We will work with one of our
raw fleeces, cleaning, carding, and dyeing it to get the wool
ready to use. We will also explore spinning and felting. We will
meet the ewes and lambs that produce our wool. Open to
children ages 12+ with an adult.
ADULT PROGRAMS
FUNGI FIELD WALKS | Jef Taylor
DATES
WORKING WITH WOOL | Tia Pinney, Marianne Neuman
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ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS | LEAF
SCHOOL AND GROUP PROGRAMS
ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS | LEAF
LEAF at Drumlin Farm provides environmental education programs for people with accessibility
and/or special needs. We offer quality, accessible, curriculum-based programming for people of
all abilities. Our comprehensive adapted educational programming is taught by trained teacher
naturalists, who ensure that activities are inclusive for a broad range of abilities. We strive to
increase the participation of children and adults of all abilities in environmental education
programs.
Many existing programs can be adapted for accessiblity needs. Please call ahead to find the program that is right for you, and
let us know about your particular needs so that we may best prepare for your visit.
To schedule a program or learn about pricing, contact Erin Pitkin: [email protected] | 781-259-2247
Birders on Wheels
These new offerings are designed for older teen and
adult birding enthusiasts who use wheelchairs. Our
goal is to build community and empowerment while
learning to identify and appreciate the fascinating native species
of Massachusetts through a series of indoor lectures and
outdoor accessible field explorations. Trips will be planned to
accommodate both power and manual chairs. All birding levels
welcome!
Accessible Explorations
Discover life on a local farm with small group
programs focused on engaging the senses through
hands-on farm chores and exploration. Find more
information on page 15.
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Field Trips and Outreach Programs
Bring your school, camp, or other group to Drumlin Farm for
unique, adapted educational progamming, or let us come to
you. Our trained teacher naturalists will provide an educational
experience that is inclusive of all abilities and individualized to
your group’s needs and preferences.
SCHOOL AND GROUP PROGRAMS
We design our programs to support the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education Science and Technology/Engineering frameworks. Students ask questions, plan and carry
out investigations, analyze and interpret data, and communicate their learning through discussion
and presentation.
For more information or a copy of our brochure, contact Melissa Brodi: [email protected] | 781-259-2220
PROGRAMS AT THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
homeschool programs
PROGRAMS AT YOUR SCHOOL
SCOUT programs
Our on-site programs offer opportunities to investigate
the ecology of New England habitats, and the adaptations
of animals and plants that live here. While students are out
exploring, they have opportunities to use scientific tools, make
observations, and experience real science in the field.
Drumlin Farm’s outreach program brings our teacher-naturalists
to your school. Programs may include bringing native wildlife
into the classroom or guided exploration of natural areas
near your school. These experiences offer insight into unique
adaptations and habitat needs of many Massachusetts species.
Our programs enrich natural history and science lessons and
help build connections to the local environment.
PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Animal Investigations
Ecology of Seeds and Plants
From Farm to Market
Habitats of New England
Maple Science
Native Pathways
Pond Ecology
Science of Farming
Soil Science
Wild and Domestic
Our homeschool programs are designed to encourage children
to interact with nature through hands-on exploration and
science-based learning, and with each other through group
building and games. Programs can take place at our wildlife
sanctuary or at a location near you. Please sign up as a group.
We offer programs for all levels of Girl and Boy Scouts. Our
programs help Scouts gain an appreciation and awareness of
nature while learning responsibility toward themselves, their
peers, and their community.
teacher workshops
Drumlin Farm offers professional development opportunities
for teachers at your site or at our wildlife sanctuary. In our
workshops, we explore local habitats to learn about ecological
principles, local habitats, and species identification, and how
to teach these lessons in the classroom through a hands-on,
and inquiry-driven approach. We are a DOE-approved PDP
provider and offer year-round science education courses to
classroom teachers.
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DRUMLIN FARM COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
SUMMER CAMP 2016
DRUMLIN FARM CAMP
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary | Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge | Wolbach Farm
DRUMLIN FARM COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2016–2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Join our community of preschool learners (ages 3–5) who explore fields, forests, and ponds; care
for animals; participate in weekly farm chores; and observe wildlife. Our unique nature-based
learning environment integrates math, art, science, music, and literacy while also providing handson experiences that support children in building language and motor skills as well as confidence,
independence, and cooperation with peers.
For more information, contact Jill Canelli: [email protected] | 781-259-2241
DAILY CURRICULUM
Outdoor Play in Nature: Children have the opportunity to play,
use their imagination, and interact with one another while also
exploring the changing landscape and various habitats around
the sanctuary.
Farm Chores: Feeding the farm animals, milking the cow,
collecting eggs, and grooming the pony teach children about life
cycles and cooperation with each other and nature.
Wildlife Sanctuary Explorations: Familiar habitat landmarks
observed during the changing seasons infuse an emotional
connection to the outdoors and provide a sense of discovery.
Wildlife Visits: Guided by staff, children learn about the
appearance, behavior, habitat, and adaptations of our resident
reptiles, birds, and small mammals.
Planting and Harvesting: Children are involved in the life cycle
of growing food on the farm—from planting to harvesting
and tasting. Along with these hands-on experiences, they also
learning about farming, soil, water, and plants.
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STAFF
Each class is taught by highly qualified early childhood
educators who are licensed by the Massachusetts Department
of Early Education and Care. The maximum class size is
15 students. Staff-to-child ratio is 1:5.
HISTORY
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary has been offering educational
programs for young children for more than 40 years. Drumlin
Farm Community Preschool has been licensed by the
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care since
2008.
Drumlin Farm Camp has provided children with memorable experiences in nature for more
than 60 years. Campers ages 4–18 make new friends as they learn about nature and farming
through hands-on activities, trail explorations, animal interactions, games, and more! We have three
locations, each with programs led by trained counselors and teacher naturalists.
DRUMLIN FARM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Located in Lincoln, Drumlin Farm has three different on-site
camp programs to choose from: Nature Camp, Farm Camp,
and Mini Camp.
ASSABET RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Our Assabet Camp offers three-day nature-based programs for
campers entering Pre-K–Grade 6. Camp is located at Assabet
River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury.
JOIN OUR SUMMER CAMP STAFF
Develop and teach hands-on curriculum on farm and natural
history topics. Experience with children and a knowledge
of or interest in farming and natural history required. Camp
experience a plus. Must be 19 or older.
Send resume and cover letter to Becky Gilles, Camp Director
[email protected] | 781-259-2223
WOLBACH FARM
Our Wolbach Camp offers three- and five-day programs for
campers Pre-K–Grade 3. Camp is located at Wolbach Farm in
Sudbury, headquarters of the Sudbury Valley Trustees.
WILDWOOD CAMP
A Mass Audubon Camp for Outdoor Exploration
Are you looking for an overnight camp experience? Located on the shores of picturesque
Hubbard Pond in southern New Hampshire, Wildwood is a camp like no other! Campers
ages 9–17 have fun as they explore the outdoors, make friends, and develop self-confidence
and leadership skills that last a lifetime. Wildwood Camp offers overnight sessions, family camp,
leadership-in-training, and teen adventures!
For more information, contact the Wildwood camp office: 866-627-2267 or visit massaudubon.org/wildwood
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VOLUNTEERING | WISH LIST
BIRTHDAY PARTIES | SUMMER CSA
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Drumlin Farm offers a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities and internships for people of all
interests and experience levels. Volunteers are valued members of the Mass Audubon team and
provide an important link to our local communities.
farm ambassadors | Ages 16+
farmHANDS | AGES 15+
farmstand volunteer | Ages 16+
VACATION WEEKS | Ages 15–18
Help us spread the word about our sustainable agriculture and
the importance of local farms as a tour guide to our visitors.
Prepare samples of veggies for tasting, and introduce visitors to
new vegetables from our farmstand.
Learn about sustainable agriculture as you help with chores in
our fields and greenhouse.
Assist our teacher naturalists with nature exploration, crafts,
and activities for young children.
DRUMLIN FARM SPECIAL EVENTS | Ages 16+
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Celebrate your child’s birthday at Drumlin Farm
BASIC PARTY | All ages | $250
Walk around the farm with a Drumlin Farm birthday host and
discover what goes on every day. You’ll have options to add
on such as eagle eye exploration, hot cocoa and a story, or a
hayride (in season). Limited to 25 participants (including adults).
Additional cost for add-ons. Call for details.
THEME Party | AGES 5+ | $375
Enjoy a tour of the farm, where children can milk a cow, meet
chickens, build mouse habitats, and pet our domestic rabbits,
depending on the theme you pick. Limited to 15 children, 25
total participants.
Birthday parties include use of either the Pond House or the Turkey House from September through mid-June.
For more information, contact our registrar: 781-259-2206 | [email protected].
Prepare and serve food, help with admissions and parking, and
clean up! See pages 6–7 for Drumlin Farm special events.
For more information, contact Pam Sowizral: [email protected] | 781-259-2205
DRUMLIN FARM WISH LIST
Please call 781-259-2202 to check on current need and to schedule
a time to drop off your tax-deductible item(s). Thank you for your contributions!
educational programs
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Snowshoes (adult/child size)
Childrens’ watering cans
Childrens’ gardening gloves
Mason jars
wildlife care
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Large lab mouse/rat cages
Kritter Keeper plastic reptile/small animal cages
Dog /cat carriers with metal doors
Clean plastic infant toys
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SUMMER CSA
volunteering
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Hand pruners
VISITOR SERVICES
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Child-size folding wheelchairs
maintenance
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Golf cart, in good running condition
Pickup truck, in good running condition
20–35 hp tractor, 50 inches on center, in good running
condition
Shelving units
Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program provides shareholders with 20 weeks of
fresh, sustainable produce grown right at Drumlin Farm from early-June through mid-October.
FULL SHARE | $675
Enjoy an assortment of seasonable produce such as lettuce,
carrots, beets, radishes, herbs, broccoli, kale, and more!
ADD-ON OPTIONS | $100
Pick-your-own-veggies and pick-your-own-flowers options are
available for summer CSA members at an additional cost.
For more information, visit massaudubon.org/drumlincsa or email [email protected]
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LANDSCAPES FOR LEARNING UPDATE
DRUMLIN FARM SUPPORT
THANK YOU, DONORS
Many thanks to these generous individuals, foundations, and organizations who supported Drumlin
Farm during fiscal year (July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015).
($20,000+)
LANDSCAPES FOR LEARNING UPDATE
Thanks to the generosity of families, individuals, and institutional funders, Drumlin Farm is now at
the midpoint of its ambitious $4.7 million capital campaign. Several important improvements to the
sanctuary have taken place, and others are in the works.
Complete: THE GREEN BARN
The Green Barn’s newly built addition houses two sunlit
classrooms where family classes, summer camp, and adult
education programs take place. The Green Barn is also now
home to our new state-of-the-art root cellar, where the crops
team is storing vegetables for the winter in ideal conditions for
CSA members and restaurant partners. These improvements
were made possible by significant grants from the Amelia
Peabody Charitable Fund and the Massachusetts Department
of Agricultural Resources.
Complete: WILDLIFE BLIND
This new addition to the sanctuary provides people of all ages
and sizes with a place to observe wildlife. Narrow openings
at different heights allow visitors to watch birds and mammals
up close. We are grateful to the General William Mayer
Foundation for its support of this project, Shire Pharmaceuticals
for providing volunteer labor and funds for the plantings, and
to the family of Kip Farris, who made generous donations in his
memory to create this special place that he would have loved.
Under Construction: NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE EXPLORATIONS
Construction has recently begun on our newest wildlife exhibit.
This interactive exhibit will highlight the native animals that
thrive where the forest meets the field. Our red fox will have
more room to roam, and a “fox-cam” will allow visitors to
peek at his nocturnal activity. There will also be a child-sized
den, where visitors will get an up-close look into the fox
habitat. This exhibit has been made possible by grants from
the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, the Ogden Codman
Trust, the General William Mayer Foundation, and major gifts
from dozens of generous donors.
CRITICAL GOAL: drumlin farm education center
At the heart of the Landscapes for Learning Campaign is the
construction of a new building to support our core mission:
providing educational experiences that connect people to
nature and foster environmental literacy both at the sanctuary
and in schools and communities across our region. Our camps,
nature preschool, out-of-school programs, and professional
development for public schoolteachers are all at capacity, and
our current education building is woefully inadequate. We
need a facility to support our growing programs, where we
can foster the collaboration and innovation that is a hallmark
of Drumlin Farm and Mass Audubon science education. Initial
estimates place the price tag at just over $2 million. Generous
lead donors have contributed half this amount, and we need to
raise the rest by the end of 2016.
ONGOING: making drumlin farm a place for everyone
One of the principal objectives of Landscapes for Learning
is expanding Drumlin Farm’s role as a place where people
of all backgrounds and abilities are able to connect with the
natural world. Over the past several years, we have removed
physical barriers and created new multi-sensory nature
experiences that are accessible to a broader population. We
have established a Special Education Coordinator position
to deepen our programs for people with a range of abilities
and challenges. Our endowment and operating funding for
programs that support the diversity of the Drumlin Farm
community are growing, thanks to the many generous donors
who have invested in this initiative.
If you would like to support Landscapes for Learning, contact Polly Reeve: [email protected] | 781-259-2239
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Anonymous (2)
Amy B. Morrill Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Beth Kressley Goldstein & Dennis Goldstein
Zachary & Lindsey Gund
Nancy C. & John S. Hammond
Intel Corporation
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Deborah Reichert & Chanchal Samanta
Sophie Vandebroek & Jesús del Alamo
($10,000–$19,999)
Anonymous
Alice Willard Dorr Foundation
Bain Capital Children’s Charity Ltd.
Elise & Pierce Browne
Susan B. & David D. Clark
Judith & David Craver
Francois & Rosamond Delori
General William Mayer Foundation, Inc.
James S. McDonnell Family Foundation
John & Kim Koger
Elizabeth & John McQuillan
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation
Elizabeth Munro & Peter Wheeler
Red Acre Foundation
Sally B. Utiger
($5,000–$9,999)
Anonymous (2)
Sara Brydges
Chris Connolly & Marjorie Liner
Susan Farris & Ivan O’Connor
Foundation for MetroWest
Helen Sperry Lea Foundation
Jean & Benjamin Horne
Chris & Sue Klem
Gwyneth & Robert Loud
Janet Lovejoy
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Margaret Ramsey & John McCluskey
Conrad H. & Harriet Todd
($2,500–$4,999)
Elizabeth Collins & Steven Webster
Peter Conrad & Libby Bradshaw
Jill & Nicholas d’Arbeloff
Sara & Ed Foster
Patricia & Edward Joyce
Ann Meyers
Dennis J. Picker & Jenifer Burckett-Picker
Karen Seif & Christine Sanni
Kathy Seymour
Brooke Stevens & Thomas L. McCorkle
Peter von Mertens & Dea F. Angiolillo
Eric Zimmerman & Audrey Kalmus
($1,250–$2,499)
William & Mary Atwater
Susan Avery
Molly & John Beard
Carolyn Birmingham
Marlies Comjean
Marcy Gefter
Harry Hanson & Annie Hollingsworth
Joseph & Victoria Hibbard
Justin & Marilyn Kerwin
Maria & Wes Kussmaul
Margaret Olson & Richard Rosenbaum
The Robert Treat Paine Association
Robert Rotberg
Sommer Family Foundation
Glenn & Kathie Strehle
Dick & Marian Thornton
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence W. Zuelke
($750–$1,249)
Anonymous
Carol Boris
Arthur Cheng & Winnie Wong
Barbara Coburn
Mark & Tricia Deck
Gregory Doane
Belinda & Jeff Gower
Heather & Craig Gruber
Douglas & Susan Harding
John Hueber & Marcia Gnagey
Jason Haywood Jenkins
Roberta Latzer Keydel
Keelin & Neal Miller
John & Susan Morris
Amy & Bouke Noordzij
Bradley & Jennifer Paradee
Wendy Power
Joe & Marie Schick
Sharpe Family Foundation/Douglas & Ann Sharpe
Edie & Tom Sisson
Ralph Smith & Melinda Bruno-Smith
Hilary Taylor
TMK Co.
Sheila Vince & Michael Boss
Jeffrey Weingast
($500–$749)
Anonymous (2)
Margaret Coffin Brown & Chris Brown
CA Technologies
Cropp Cooperative Inc.
Don Deily & Barbara Ostrom
Priscilla & Brett Donham
Kimberly Alice Dwyer
Flatbread Company
Andrew Fletcher & Catherine Guilfoyle
Diana Glendon
Hilary Graham & Bob Childs
Andrew Magee
Henry & Deborah Mauer
Eileen McDonagh & Robert Davoli
Paul & Marcela Noonan
Arthur Rabe
Amy Reeves
Paul & Bonnie Sellew
Diane Souvaine & Richard Horn
Sugoi Fund
Summer Star Foundation
Ingeborg & Arthur Uhlir
Charles & Susan Vecchi
($250–$499)
Beth & Jamie Athanasoulas
Cynthia Bencal
Emily Beyette
Bruce Black & Mary Brogan
Mariel & Walter Bossert
Boston Bark Corp.
Anne & Peter Brooke
Melissa & Brendan Burke
Greg & Kelly Caiazzo
Cambridge Trust Company
Complete Industrial Cleaning
Brooke Conley
Mark Conley
Caroline & John Cook
Glorianna Davenport & Evan Schulman
Especially For Pets, Inc.
Suzanne M. Frederick
Shoshana Friedman & Yotam Schachter
The Goldberg Family
K. MacKenzie Goldthwait
Sara & Charles Graham
Yvette & Lawrence Hochberg
Peter Holden
Donna & Peter Hollinger
Richard & Sandra Johnson
Joseph G. Perry Plumbing & Heating
Scott Keller & Laurie Johnson
Jay & Sarah Khetani
Eric Klotch
Amy & Andrew Kvaal
Dr. & Mrs. James Lackner-Graybiel
Robert & Virginia Lemire
Karen & Kevin Mccarthy
Yvette Morrill & Nobu Kondo
Zach & Kim Morris
Amy Murrett & Minai Kam
Judy Nackoney
Mary Newman
Steve & Nicole Park
Jacquelyn & Robert Pascucci
Ruth Quinn Berdell
Cris Ratiner
Micah & Katie Remley
James & Roseanne Saalfield
Vladimir & Lena Savikovsky
Harold & Ann Seigel
Helen & Robert Seymour
AnneMarie & Eric Sharp
Sonia Slik
Elizabeth C. Sluder
Lee & Judith R. Spelke
Nicole & Jason Stephen
Studio-e Design Inc.
David & Joanna Swain
Henry Tepper & Jane Henoch
Nancy & Ken Vona
Alison Walcott & Vaughan Rees
Hallie & Eric Wells
David & Barbara Winstanley
We have made every effort to list donors accurately.
Please accept our apologies for any errors or omissions,
and contact Polly Reeve at [email protected]
with questions and corrections.
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DRUMLIN FARM SUPPORT
($100–$249)
Anonymous
Mary Ellen Ackerman
Carl & Jeanne Adler
William & Alix Aguilera
Virginia S. Aisner
Margaret Altemus
Martha Andersen
Frances Aschheim
William & Diane Asher
Margaret Ashforth
Janice Bader
Mary Barker & John Flaherty
Kenneth Bassett & Mary Lorenz
Josh Beckman
Susannah Benner
Lynn Blanchard
Kristie Bohrisch
Katherine K. Brobeck
Christopher Burdick
Jeffrey & Denise Burns
Thomas & Tammie Burns
Timothy & Carrie Burr
Jill Canelli
Addison D. Cole
Conantum Garden Club
Dr. & Mrs. William Cooper
Abigail & Peter Coyle
Cecelia Cranmer
Leonard & Barbara Darling
Stephanie Davidoff
Jonathan Doyle
Scott Eastman
Charlie & Mary Evans
Ryan Evans & Darcy Duke
Gian & Karen Fabbri
Andy Falender & Jaquelyn Lenth
Sally Farrow
Sue P. Fendrick
Stephanie & Thomas Fletcher
Carrie Flood
Paul Forman
Kerri & Paul Fournier
Nancy Frank
Rohn Friedman
Michael Gallagher
Robert & Kathleen Garner
Violet Glickstein
Eleanor M. Goldthwait
GENERAL INFORMATION
Erica Gonella & Shakil Aslam
Robert & Donna Goulart
Paul & Evan Greenspan
Carol Ann Gregory
Scott Griebel
Diane Grossman
Larry & Rita Grossman
Rebecca Grow & Jeffrey Krasner
Jerry Hagler & Lisa Glickstein
Susan Halby
W. L. Hamilton & B. C. Sampson
Gail Hanson Mayer
Nancy Heselton
Donna Hetu
Andrea Heyda
Kara & Michael Hines
Edward & Martha Holmes
Jessica Huddy & Jonathan Doyle
Robert & Lorraine Huddy
Parry Husbands
Paul J. Ippolito
Cynthia & Andrew Janower
Laura A. Johnson & Arthur W. Rogers
Christine L. Johnston
Jeffrey & Susan Jones
Lynette Jones
James Kamitses
Joseph & Marilyn Kasputys
Susan Kaufman & Laura Schulz
C. Susie King
Matt & Jennifer King
James & Mary Kloppenberg
Shelley Kobrenski & David Keene
Jennifer Krebs & David Jennings
Marc Latta
Meryl Levenson
Angela Locknar
Christina & Bruce Lynch
Lucia T. MacMahon
Patricia Maier & Leslie Bostrom
Karen Marans & David Ossam
Mark & Mary Masterson
Audrey McCarthy & John Hoye
Susan Mcconville
Theresa Mendel
Marsha Miller & Robert Bedick
Susan Mosler
Darlene Murphy
Diane & Stuart Myers
Paul Myoda
Darius Naigamwalla
Joanne Normandin & Jeffrey Langan
Richard & Connie Ohlsten
Audrey O’Shaughnessy
Elizabeth Paley
Andrew S. & Samuel S. Pang
Debra Peattie
Gordon & Pamela Pettengill
William & Helen Pounds
Caryl T. Quinn
Vifvan E. Rea
Brock & Polly Reeve
Sarah C. Riley
Mark & Leah Robinson
Timothy Rodgers & Sally Long
Allen & Selina Rossiter
Francine Royce
Renee Rulin
Eileen & Jeffrey Savitsky
William Schiano
Kristen Scopinich
Barbara Seigel
Troy & Kristen Lee Self
Matthew Seymour
Barbara W. Shapiro
Jensie & William Shipley
Simeon Simeonov & Pyrra Alnot
Kathleen M. Skelly
Stephen Skuce
Donna Smoler
Joyce Spencer
Naomi Stearns
Mary Struck
Susan & Peter Sugar
Laura & Christopher Taylor
Patricia A. Thompson
Chris Uhrich & Julie Brogan
Elizabeth H. Valentine
Marya E. Van’t Hull & Joshua Gahm
Mark & Alla Webster
Melissa Welby
Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr.
Jared Wheelock
Jerry Wheelock & Elizabeth Wood
Tracy Winn & Joseph Rigali
Allison Wolf
Mary & Gary Wolf
Lynne Zink
LEAVE A LEGACY
Your support helps ensure that Drumlin Farm will be here for your children and grandchildren to enjoy. Please consider
remembering Drumlin Farm in your will or with a planned gift, such as a charitable gift annuity, which also provides income to
you for your lifetime.
For more information, contact Polly Reeve: [email protected] | 781-259-2239
DIRECTIONS TO DRUMLIN FARM
Driving: Drumlin Farm is on Rt 117 in Lincoln. The entrance is
4.5 miles west of the Rt 117 overpass at Rt 128 and 0.5 miles
east of the intersection of Rtes 117 and 126. Look for the
Drumlin Farm sign and entrance on the south side of Rt 117.
Public Transportation: Take the Fitchburg line from Boston’s
North Station to Lincoln Station. Walk south (away from the
Shopping Center) two blocks south on Lincoln Rd to the
intersection with Rt 117. Cross Rt 117, turn left, and walk on
the paved path that leads into Drumlin Farm. Follow the paved
path to the Nature Center to check in.
Visit MBTA.com for scheduling and maps
HOURS
Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm March–October
9 am–4 pm November–February
Closed Mondays, except holidays
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Closed Wednesday, September 7, for annual staff meeting
Barns and buildings close 15 minutes prior to the closing time.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$8 Adults
$6 Children (ages 2–12) and Seniors
Free for Mass Audubon members and children under age 2
PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER
Visit: massaudubon.org/drumlinprograms
Call: 781-259-2206, Mon–Fri, 10 am–4 pm
Mail: Download a PDF at massaudubon.org/drumlinprograms
THINGS TO KNOW
- Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is a dynamic environment. We may make changes to the program to take advantage of new
opportunities or to ensure the safety of the visitors and the animals we care for.
- Preregistration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted
- Register early to prevent program cancellation due to low enrollment
- On the first day of each class, please check in at the Visitor Services window at the Nature Center to find out where your class
will be meeting
- Dress comfortably
- In programs with a farm-to-food connection, snacks from the farm may be incorporated. Please let us know if program
participants have food allergies prior to the start of the program
PLEASE NOTE: Online registration may be faster when we’re especially busy. Payment in full is due at the time of
registration, with the exception of some off-site trips.
Confirmation and any further information regarding your registration will be sent by email or mail. Please read your confirmation
letter carefully to make sure all information is correct and take note of the special instructions and directions section for links to
further information pertaining to your program.
Filled Courses/Wait List: If the program of your choice is full, you will be placed on a wait list. If you do not wish to remain on the
wait list, please notify the Registrar. If space becomes available, we will notify you at least 24 hours in advance of the class.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: To receive a course refund, you must notify the Registrar at 781-259-2206 at least one week prior to
the first class meeting. Fees will be forfeited for late cancellations. Drumlin Farm reserves the right to change programs, schedules,
and instructors, and to cancel classes due to low enrollment. A full refund will be issued if Drumlin Farm cancels the program. There
are no refunds for special events.
Weather: All on-site programs run rain, shine, or light snow. For off-site programs or in case of extreme weather, call
781-259-2200, press 2 then 3, and listen to a recorded message listing any cancelled programs. For programs that list a rain or cloud
date, we recommend that you hold the alternate date open. No refunds will be given if the class is switched to its alternate date
and you are unable to attend.
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Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Boston, MA
Permit No. 56881
Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together
with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school,
camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate
for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Founded in 1896 by two
inspirational women who were committed to the protection of birds, Mass Audubon is now one
of the largest and most prominent conservation organizations in New England. Today we are
respected for our sound science, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting
people and nature. Each year, our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries welcomes nearly half
a million visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds and serves as the base for our work. To
support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (800-283-8266) or visit massaudubon.org.

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