Education

Everything You Need to Know About Maple Syrup Season: What to Expect at Auerfarm

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join sugarhouses across CT in celebrating CT Maple Weekend at Auerfarm!

By Cristina Santillan|2025-03-12T15:50:03+00:00March 12th, 2025|Announcements, Education, Events, Fundraising|0 Comments

Learn, Explore, and Connect through Auerfarm’s Outdoor Enrichment Programs

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the importance of connecting children with nature cannot be overstated.

By Cristina Santillan|2025-03-10T19:53:45+00:00March 5th, 2025|Education, Enrichment|0 Comments

Cosmic Creativity: How a Farm Camp Transforms Kids’ Imagination

You might not think of a farm as a place for outer space exploration, but at the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, 100 campers had the opportunity to do just that this past summer.

By Cristina Santillan|2025-02-07T18:08:30+00:00February 7th, 2025|Education, Summer Camp|Comments Off

PRESS RELEASE: A Sweet Connecticut Tradition: Auerfarm Welcomes Families for Maple Weekend

March is maple month and Auerfarm is thrilled to invite you to join in the sweet celebration during CT Maple Weekend! Mark your calendars for March 15th & 16th, 2025, and bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun morning at Auerfarm's Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Demonstration.

By Cristina Santillan|2025-01-16T21:30:32+00:00January 15th, 2025|Announcements, Education, Events, Fundraising, Press Release|Comments Off

S.T.E.M. Enrichment Club At Auerfarm Opens Enrollment for 2025 Sessions

The 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm is offering open enrollment for the afterschool S.T.E.M. Enrichment Club weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 pm for students in grades K - 6.

By Cristina Santillan|2025-01-09T21:35:00+00:00January 9th, 2025|Announcements, Education, Enrichment, Press Release|Comments Off

Cooking with Purpose: A Journey of Transformation

How Auerfarm’s Growing Opportunities Program Nurtures Confidence and Independence Through Cooking

By Cristina Santillan|2025-02-27T17:58:19+00:00December 20th, 2024|Education, Fundraising|Comments Off

Boots, Barns, Baking: Wintonbury’s Unique Farm Learning Experience

How preschoolers connect with agriculture through experiential learning.

By Cristina Santillan|2024-12-20T15:19:28+00:00December 19th, 2024|Education, Fundraising, Partnerships|Comments Off

A Stream of Possibilities: Connecting Students to Nature and Each Other

This interdistrict program at Auerfarm stands as a shining example of how hands-on, experiential learning can break down barriers, inspire young minds, and cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious citizens.

By Cristina Santillan|2024-12-18T20:10:20+00:00December 18th, 2024|Education, Partnerships|Comments Off