New Pond Farm Education Center

08/26/2026

Sold out! And so much to look forward to!

We’re gearing up for New Pond Farm’s Annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, August 29, featuring a fabulous dinner by Chef Sarah Bouïssou, live music by local favorite Brian Matzke, and a spirited paddle raise!

We can’t wait to gather with our community to celebrate New Pond Farm and our mission of environmental education, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.

Special thanks to Meadow Ridge, our 2026 Meadow Steward sponsor, for helping make this evening possible.

Thank you to everyone joining us, we look forward to celebrating with you!

08/25/2026

We are honored to recognize Preferred Utilities as our Harvest Champion and leading sponsor of the 2026 Annual Harvest Dinner.

Through its generous $5,000 sponsorship, the highest level of support for this year’s event, Preferred Utilities is helping make this special evening possible while advancing New Pond Farm’s mission of environmental education, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.

We are deeply grateful for Preferred Utilities’ generosity! Please join us in thanking them for investing in New Pond Farm and the community we serve.

08/19/2026

Our Fall calendar is live! Visit newpondfarm.org to learn more and register!

Many of our fan favorite afterschool programs are returning such as Afternoons on the Farm for 2nd-4th graders and Nature Explorers for K-2nd graders. 🌻🌱

Our Junior Learner Series gives 3, 4, and 5 year olds to explore the farm and learn at a leisurely pace. 🪶🌾

Some new programs include opportunities for elementary and middle school students to explore the creative outlets through Improv classes, Immersive theater, and culinary arts in our Farm to Table program for kids. 🎭🥗

The Little Boots Club is perfect for our littlest learners and their caregivers to explore the outdoors through crafts, activities, and animal visits. 🌈 🥾🥾

We look forward to seeing everyone on the farm soon!

Redding Elementary School PTA John Read Middle School PTA

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08/18/2026

The Hayfield Hustle & Oktoberfest is for everyone!

Whether you’re ready to tackle the 5K or 5-Mile, or you’re coming to cheer on your little runners in the Sap Run, there’s a way for the whole family to join in the fun!

Our Sap Run takes kids along the farm road, passing many of the sugar maple trees we tap each winter to make our delicious maple syrup! It’s the perfect farm style race for our youngest runners.

And every Sap Run participant will cross the finish line with a T-shirt and a well earned bottle of our chocolate milk!

Sign up the whole family, bring your best cheering voices, and join us for a fun filled day on the farm!

Register today for the Hayfield Hustle & Oktoberfest!

http://www.runsignup.com/hayfieldhustle

08/17/2026

Camp is over and that means we have been working on our fall programs!
Registration is open today, so make sure to check out all that we have to offer and sign up now!

https://newpondfarm.org/programs/

08/14/2026

We sat down with our neighbor, Mara Singer, whose family is generously adding their field to the growing list of local hayfields that help support New Pond Farm.

We talked with Mara about what this partnership means, not only for the farm and her family, but for future generations. For Mara, it’s about helping people feel more connected to the land right here in their own community.

And that connection is exactly what the Hayfield Hustle is all about!

Our neighbors who allow us to hay their fields play an important role in keeping our farm running. Their land grows the hay that feeds our cows, our cows produce the milk that feeds our community, and it all starts with something as simple as an open field.

We hope the Hayfield Hustle gives our community a chance to see that connection firsthand and learn a little more about where their food comes from. Even an unused field can make a meaningful difference, supporting a small farm, preserving working land, and contributing to the community as a whole.

Want to be part of that story? Sign up for the Hayfield Hustle today! As you make your way along the course, you’ll pass many of the very hayfields that help keep New Pond Farm going.

http://www.runsignup.com/hayfieldhustle

08/13/2026

Wild turkeys are more than just visitors to the farm, they’re part of our ecosystem!

As they wander through our fields and pastures, turkeys forage for insects, seeds, berries, and other plants. In the process, they can help keep insect populations in check, disperse seeds, and contribute to the natural cycle of nutrients on the land.

Seeing wildlife like these young turkeys and their mothers is also a great reminder that a healthy farm isn’t just about the animals we raise, it’s about creating and protecting habitat for the wildlife that calls this land home too.

08/12/2026

Lace up your sneakers AND grab your stein!

The Hayfield Hustle is coming September 26th! Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 5 Mile, or Sap Run, there’s something for everyone, and the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line!

Stick around for our family friendly Oktoberfest featuring local beer, music, games, a scavenger hunt, and plenty of fall fun on the farm.

Run, walk, cheer, eat, drink, and celebrate with us, it’s going to be one of our favorite fall days!

Register for the Hayfield Hustle today and join us September 26th! Running spots are limited to 250 participants so don’t wait to sign up!

http://www.runsignup.com/hayfieldhustle

08/11/2026

Good friends, incredible food, and views like these! What more could you ask for?

Our Annual Harvest Dinner is all about coming together around the table to enjoy the bounty of the farm, celebrate our community, and share a beautiful evening with friends, old and new.

We’re getting closer, and seats are limited! Don’t miss your chance to experience one of our favorite nights of the year.

Register today and save your seat at the table: https://auctria.events/harvestdinner2026/tickets

08/10/2026

Harvest Dinner is almost here, and there are only 10 seats left!

Join us August 29th for an unforgettable evening of farm fresh food, beautiful views, and a celebration of everything this season has given us.

Our Harvest Dinner only happens once a year, and you don’t want to miss your seat at the table!

Tickets are limited and going quick, get yours before they’re gone! Check out our menu!

https://auctria.events/harvestdinner2026/tickets