Junior Ranger Activities

During visitor center hours, children can earn a Junior Ranger badge by obtaining and completing a variety of activities.

Children can choose from the Junior Ranger Activity Booklet, the Art Ranger Letterboxing Program, and the Art Ranger Pond Pack.

The Art Ranger Letterboxing Program directs children to use guided clues to navigate the landscape and locate stamps in hidden locations.  Five containers, or letterboxes, have been hidden at various locations at the farm.  For those looking for a nature walk, we have the Art Ranger Pond Pack, a backpack containing art and nature-oriented activities to complete on a hike around Weir Pond.

Take Part in Art

Visitors have the opportunity to experience first-hand the fun of plein air painting and sketching while becoming a part of a unique and enduring artistic tradition.

Weekdays:
Pastels, graphite, and colored pencils will be available for free from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Weekends:
Watercolor supplies will be available for free from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Saturdays in August, September, and October:
The program will feature a professional artist who will provide informal guidance and instruction to anyone interested in painting with watercolors en plein air.