Join us for an exciting afternoon on the farm amidst the beautiful fall foliage.

This fantastic family event will include:
Historical demonstrations: such as broom making and fleece spinning
Livestock encounters – sheep shearing, cow judging, visits with our calves, and lessons about our fascinating honeybees
Harvest crafts: grapevine wreaths, pumpkin decorating, rolling beeswax candles – and so much more!
Science and Nature Fun: gaze through solar-filtered telescopes and watch the partial eclipse through safety glasses, learn how our weather station operates, visit our native American encampment, and learn about our Wetland Renovation Project!.

Special Guest 2023!
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Master falconer Brian Bradley from Skyhunters in Flight returns with his spectacular falcons, hawks, & owls to demonstrate their glorious adaptations and hunting skills as they soar and dive over the pastures!
Falconry presentation is FREE

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: New Pond Farm Observatory, 101 Marchant Road, West Redding, CT 06896.

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