Drumlin Farm Friday to Friday: May 13–20

With Bird-a-thon mere days away, many of our upcoming programs will help you usher in spring through the wonderful world of New England birds!

Check out our full online catalog for spring and summer programs.

Friday, May 13

Pigs and Potatoes (Waitlist)
3:30–5 pm | Ages 2+ w/Adult
Let’s see if we can get our pigs to dig for potatoes! Join us for some digging, planting, and pigging out.

Saturday, May 14

Teen Birders: Bird-a-thon!
7 am–5 pm | Teens
The Peregrine Birders will be a team helping to lead Drumlin Farm to bird victory once again as we look to bring home the winning cups for the most species seen and funds raised!

Chickadee Birders: Winging It Over Drumlin
8–10 am | Ages 6+ w/Adult
Join our naturalists to explore fields, woods and ponds along the sanctuary’s birding trails as part of our Annual  Bird-a-Thon.

Accessible Explorations: A Farm-Based Program for Children with Autism
2:30–4 pm | Ages 5+ w/Adult
This program offers access to Drumlin Farm in small groups and at a pace and structure adapted to the needs of the participants with ASD. Explore with us!

Sunday, May 15

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Growing Your Herb Garden
1–3 pm | Adults
Join Master Gardener Robin Wilkerson in her lovely herb garden, where she will offer her insights on seed starting, propagation, overwintering and perennial herb maintenance.

Wednesday, May 18

Where’s the Milk?
3:30–5 pm | Ages 3+ w/Adult
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’ll enjoy our own dairy treat.

Friday, May 20

Friday Evening Hayride and Campfire
4 and 6 pm | All ages
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.

Teen Night at Drumlin Farm
7–10 pm | Teens
Explore Drumlin Farm’s trails by moonlight, stargaze at the top of the drumlin, and listen for owls and night creatures.