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During the Spring and Fall we are happy to arrange a farm tour for your educational group.  Tours are typically 45 minutes to an hour long, and include an overview of the farm, visits with our many animals and lots of question and answer time! You may stay as long as you’d like to wander on your own, or to extend your educational programming with nature, writing or drawing activities that you provide.  There are a few picnic tables and grassy areas for groups that like to share a snack or lunch at the farm.

Fee is $50 for groups of 20 or less.  For larger groups, we split the group into two and the cost is $100.   If you prefer to wander on your own, admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Please contact us in advance to schedule your visit!

Felt Making Workshop - for adults.  Learn to make felt in this hands-on workshop using wool from Codman Farm Karakul Sheep. Karakul Sheep are believed to be the oldest domesticated breed of sheep in the world. And, they are the sheep breed from which the art of felting originated. Together, we’ll learn basic techniques and create a wool area rug for Codman Farm to use and display. You’ll have the basic skills to try this craft at home on your own.  Send us an email if you are interested, and we’ll let you know when the class is offered.
Backyard Chicken Class - for adults, interested children welcome - Interested in raising chickens for eggs or meat on your own – but need a little support?  Then this class is for you. Typically offered in the spring and fall, send us an email if you are interested, and we’ll let you know when the next session is offered.   Next class offered October 3 and 17, 2009.

Farmer’s Helpers Join the Codman farmers for five afternoons of fun and learning. Lend a hand with farm chores, discover where food comes from and how to care for the animals. Gather eggs, water the pigs and feed the sheep. Young farmers are welcome to see, touch and discover!  Typically offered in March/April and October/November.  Fall 2009 classes scheduled for Wednesday (ages 5-7) and Thursdays (ages 8-10) beginning October 14th and 15th, 2009.  Contact Lincoln Recreation to register (in September).

Bedford 4-H  Club Meetings with Leader Steve Hanna – We now have more than 25 members from Bedford and nearby communities. We’re serving a group of kids who generally miss out on 4-H activities: those who love animals but whose property is too small to keep a sheep or goat of their own. Thanks to Codman, they can get to know farm animals up close, do chores, and even lease an animal with which they can develop a real relationship.  To find out more information or to join the group, contact Steve Hanna at (781) 275-1379. Select this link for a list of all the Massachusetts 4-H clubs

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Interested in other classes, or offering a class?  Let us know!

Bee Keeping Basics - curious about what it takes to become a bee keeper?  Learn more about this fascinating  hobby!   Next class begins Winter 2010.

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