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Events are subject to change or cancel. It is good practice to confirm events prior to attending.Description
Come play with Angora rabbits Violet and Vanilla, Nubian goats Merlin, Maeve, Morgan, and Mordred, and our friendly flock of heritage chickens!
Befriend the Barnyard is a hands-on barnyard experience that lets you and your family approach our barnyard buddies under the guidance of a professional farm-based educator. Join us for a new activity every half hour. Activities might include:
- Petting the Angora rabbits and carding wool
- Collecting eggs from the chicken coop
- Brushing the goats in their pasture
As part of Befriend the Barnyard, you can make and take home a different farm-themed craft every weekend.
This program is best suited for families with young children. Be sure to wear sneakers or other closed-toe shoes when you join us in the barnyard!
Please note: You must purchase a ticket to participate in this event intended to engage children and families. You are welcome to explore the Carriage Barn and view the animals from outside of their pens anytime during Carriage Barn Open Hours (noon-6pm on weekends and noon-2pm on weekdays).
Please note: Participants will be asked to follow Covid-19 related guidelines, including wearing face coverings if going inside and maintaining social distance. If you are experiencing symptoms, please do not attend the event.
Space is limited for this event. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Program Refunds/Cancellations: In the event that a program is cancelled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible by email and issue you a full refund within 14 days of the cancellation. If you cannot attend a program as planned, contact appletonfarms@thetrustees.org at least 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund or transfer to another date/class. Refunds and/or class transfers will not be granted for registration cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. There are no refunds for missed classes. Appleton Farms reserves the right to change program locations, schedules, or instructors when necessary.
- Directions: Directions to the Farm: On 1A South, farm is about two miles south of downtown Ipswich. When you see Presbyterian Church on your right, it’s a little more than a quarter of a mile to the farm entrance, on your right. If you reach downtown Hamilton, you have gone too far. ON 1A North, farm is about four miles north of downtown Hamilton. When you see Entering Ipswich sign on your left, it’s about a quarter of a mile to the farm entrance, on your left. If you reach downtown Ipswich, you have gone too far.
- Where to park: Once you’ve turned off 1A and entered onto the Farm property, continue following the road and bear to the right at the fork, following signs for the Old House/Offices.
Who
The whole family
