Happy March! Our spring programming is in full swing starting today, and we are so excited to share the farm with all of you as the weather heats up.

Just in case you haven’t been to the farm in a while, here’s just a taste of what’s going on:

1. Lambing season is set to start as early as next week! Stop by and see the adorable newborns.
2. Farmers have received and sorted this year’s summer seeds (and already planted some seedlings).
3. New England Wildlife Explorations (located where the Drumlin Underground used to be) is under construction. We’re hoping to unveil this new, interactive exhibit in June, 2016.

And for those of you in search of an enriching educational program, check out what’s coming up from Friday to Friday:

Friday, March 4

Maple Magic (Waitlist only)
3:30–5 pm | All ages w/adult
It’s maple sugaring time! Visit the maple grove to check out the taps and taste some sap. Celebrate trees and the magical sweetness of the maple in spring.

Saturday, March 5

Birding the Wilds of Cape Ann
7:30 am–5 pm | Adults
Explore the coves, cracks, crannies, beaches, and thickets of Cape Ann looking for a perfect storm of bird life. Seabirds and waterfowl, sparrows and shorebirds, Cape Ann has it all.

Busy Bees’ Wax (Waitlist only)
2–3:30 pm | Ages 3+ w/adult
Beeswax has an incredible number of uses—from art to music, and even surfing! How do bees make it, and how do we get it? Meet our beekeeper and learn how he minds his beeswax.

Thursday, March 10

Sip Some Sap (Waitlist only)
10–11:30 am | Ages 3+ w/adult
Listen to a story of 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.

Friday, March 11

Chicken Dance Party (Waitlist only)
3:30–5 pm | All ages w/adult
Come and dance along with the chickens.  We’ll do the Rooster Rhumba, Barred Rock Ballet, and Chickie-Chickie Cha-Cha when we visit the Poultry House and take care of the chickens. It will be an egg-citing time!

As you can see, many of our programs fill up early! Visit our program catalog to find future programs with more availability.

We can’t believe it’s nearly March! You know what that means: Spring programming starts next week! If you haven’t already received a copy of our brochure, you can download a PDF here.

To register, or to start planning for spring and summer, check out our online program catalog.

Below is a look at what’s coming up!

Friday, February 26

Wondrous Wool
3:30–5 pm | All ages w/Adult
Let’s go visit the soft, fluffy sheep all snug in their barn. After our visit share sheepish stories and make a woolly toy to take home.

Saturday, February 27

Backyard Chickens
1:30–4:30 pm | Adults
Learn the basics of keeping chickens in your own backyard. We’ll work with the chickens for practical experience handling, feeding, checking for eggs, and any other chicken questions that come up.

Afternoon Chores and More
2:30–4 pm | Ages 4–12 w/Adult
It’s chore time! We will feed chickens and collect eggs, then bring hay to the sheep, goats, and cows. After we finish up we’ll treat ourselves to a farm-fresh snack.

Chickadee Birders: Owl Residents of Drumlin Farm
6:30–8:30 pm | Ages 7–11 w/Adult
Join us for a hike through the woods in search of owls that live in the habitats of our sanctuary – great-horned, barred and screech.

Tuesday, March 1

Beekeeping for Beginners (Class 1 of 5)
7–9 pm | Adults
This five-session class is an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby.

Friday, March 4

Maple Magic
3:30–5 pm | All ages w/adult
It’s maple sugaring time! Visit the maple grove to check out the taps and taste some sap. Celebrate trees and the magical sweetness of the maple in spring.

Teen Night at Drumlin Farm
7–10 pm | Ages 13–17
Explore Drumlin Farm’s trails by moonlight 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.