Join us on Sunday, December 12th for a homemade meal served straight from the Codman kitchen. Bundle up and enjoy a satisfying dinner around the fire pits in our courtyard.
Pre-Order Required - Sign-ups COMING SOON!
Have you ever craved a hot homemade soup on a cold New England day but didn’t know where to start? Well, look no further than the Codman kitchen - Chef Tillie will teach you the basics of soup making - think creamy veggie soups and delicious bone broths. You’ll leave this class a confident soup chef (and with a quart of delicious soup to bring home!)
$55 / person
Thursday, January 30th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Codman Kitchen
As part of Lincoln’s Winter Carnival Weekend - Join us for a free Scavenger Hunt at Codman Community Farms! Where are the pigs hiding? How many cows can you count? Complete the list and receive complimentary hot chocolate!
All ages welcome!
Come to Codman Farm to learn about the full Maple Sugaring process - We will discuss tree identification, the qualities of sap and syrup (tasting included of course!) and even collect our own sap and make our way into the Sugar Shack for a boil! Participants will then enjoy a delicious meal made by Codman Chef Tillie - warm pancakes with maple syrup, crispy maple bacon, coffee and hot cider. This is a family friendly event and will run rain or shine so dress appropriately.
$40/adults and children over age 5 and $25/children ages 2-5 and under 2 is free
Saturday, March 1st, 9:30-11:30
To be added to the waitlist or if you have questions, email Abigail Adams
It’s time to think about spring! Learn how to dye eggs using natural foods and herbs.
We’ll be creating natural dyes with plant materials to create beautiful, one-of-a kind eggs. Each participant will get a dozen hard boiled eggs to decorate and dye in the class. Class also includes a spring time story about eggs and chickens and a visit to our own pasture raised chickens here at the farm.
Saturday, April 5th from 9:30am - 11:00am
Best for kids ages 3 - 9
Class will be held inside in our Education Pavilion and taught by DJ Mitchell and helpers.
Join us for a 6 week series for kids ages 3-5 on Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00.
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs (and new spring piglets!) and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities and experiments - making seeds balls to take home, naturally dyeing eggs, creating bee habitats and more.
Cost per child is $264 - this is a drop-off class
Class dates are: April 10, April 17, (no class April 24), May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22
For questions - please email Abigail Adams, Education Manager
Join us for a 6 week series for kids ages 3-5 on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 - 2:30
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs (and new spring piglets!) and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities and experiments - making seeds balls to take home, naturally dyeing eggs, creating bee habitats and more.
Cost per child is $198 - this is a drop off class
Class dates are: April 10, April 17, (no class April 24), May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22
For questions, please email Abigail Adams, Education Manager
Join us for a 6 week series for kids ages 3-5 on Friday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00.
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs (and new spring piglets!) and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities and experiments - making seeds balls to take home, naturally dyeing eggs, creating bee habitats and more.
Cost per child is $264 - this is a drop-off class
Class dates are: April 11, April 18, (no class April 25), May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23
For questions - please email Abigail Adams, Education Manager
It's time to spruce up the farm! We have tasks for all ages - raking, mulching, weeding, organizing and special box decorating for our littlest of volunteers.
Come prepared to get dirty and please bring your own work gloves.
ALL FAMILIES WELCOME
Sign-ups coming soon!
Join Lincoln resident Lenka Zbruz for an educational music and arts class custom-made for our community of Codman Community Farms for ages newborn through pre-K and their parents and caregivers. We will explore topics related to the weather, taking care of our planet Earth, tending gardens, noticing the creatures that live in them, growing food, and raising farm animals through songs, books, and crafts. Along with singing and dancing, we will enjoy a variety of percussion instruments from rainmakers to drums and fruit and veggie shakers. Each family will make a musical instrument using recyclable materials brought from home. This is not a drop-off class.
The session will run for 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 on April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28 and June 4.
Class registration is $210/ first child and $105 for siblings over 6 months (younger are complimentary).
Please contact Abigail Adams if you need financial assistance or have any questions.
Dust off your wigs, platforms, and polyester because Club Codman is coming!
Saturday, May 10th at 8 pm!
Tickets $50 per person online - night-of tickets available at the door for $60.
What is Club Codman?
It’s an annual tradition and fundraiser that could possibly be the single most entertaining evening of the entire year!
It’s a costume (optional) party ~ dance party ~ adults-only fun ~ for anyone who is ready to say goodbye to winter blues and welcome in the Spring and Summer with a good cheer. Great music, great drinks, and just a plain old good time. It’s not complicated folks, it’s just a party to have a party.
Peacock about, maybe embarrass yourself a little bit, put on that thing you swore you’d never be seen in public wearing, and dance like you own the dance floor! Or not. But come anyway. We’re all friends here.
SAVE THE DATE - Sign-ups coming Monday, January 6th!
Send your kids over for some fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, exploring our gardens, picking and arranging flowers, and other fun farm activities and chores!
Kids should come dressed in clothes that can get dirty as well as closed-toe shoes. We will meet rain or shine.
$330/ week, appropriate for ages 3 - 8
June 16th - June 20th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Please email abigail.adams@codmanfarm.org with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE - Sign-ups coming Monday, January 6th!
Send your kids over for some fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, exploring our gardens, picking and arranging flowers, and other fun farm activities and chores!
Kids should come dressed in clothes that can get dirty as well as closed-toe shoes. We will meet rain or shine.
$330/ week, appropriate for ages 3 - 8
June 23rd - June 27th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Please email abigail.adams@codmanfarm.org with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE - Sign-ups coming Monday, January 6th!
Send your kids over for some fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, exploring our gardens, picking and arranging flowers, and other fun farm activities and chores!
Kids should come dressed in clothes that can get dirty as well as closed-toe shoes. We will meet rain or shine.
$264/ week, appropriate for ages 3 - 8
June 30th - July 3rd, 9:00am - 12:00pm (4 day week!)
Please email abigail.adams@codmanfarm.org with any questions.
Join Us to Celebrate the Winter Solstice!
We’ll celebrate in the sugar shack with stories, hot chocolate, cookies and a beautiful luminary walk with Sarah Bishop and Craig Nicholson.
$10/child, Adults complimentary
Join us on Sunday, December 8th for homemade chili and freshly baked cornbread served straight from the Codman kitchen. Bundle up and enjoy a satisfying dinner around the fire pits in our courtyard.
We’ll have both beef chili made with our own 100% grass fed beef as well as vegan chili made with local sweet potatoes. Pre-Order Required.
Join us for a social, snacky, wreath-making class! Using fresh evergreen branches, Codman grown dried flowers, seed pods, fruits, and foraged elements, you will learn how to design and make a beautiful, all-natural wreath to decorate your home for the holidays. We’ll provide all course materials and tools needed, plus some delicious treats from our farm and local vendors. Bring a beverage of your choice and we’ll provide the rest!
Join us on Saturday 12/7 from 2:30pm -4:30pm OR Sunday, 12/8 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm
No experience necessary, though class is best suited for adults and teens.
Classes will be held in our new Education Pavilion.
Questions? Email abigail.adams@codmanfarm.org
Join us for a social, snacky, wreath-making class! Using fresh evergreen branches, Codman grown dried flowers, seed pods, fruits, and foraged elements, you will learn how to design and make a beautiful, all-natural wreath to decorate your home for the holidays. We’ll provide all course materials and tools needed, plus some delicious treats from our farm and local vendors. Bring a beverage of your choice and we’ll provide the rest!
Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
No experience necessary, though class is best suited for adults and teens.
Class will be held in our new Education Pavilion!
Questions? Email abigail.adams@codmanfarm.org
Join us for a Giving Thanks Storytime with LPL Librarian Debbie
Let's celebrate the joy of gratitude and giving!
Librarian Debbie will share some of her favorite books and songs that celebrate the fall season, friendship, and being thankful.
Best for ages 5 and under but all are welcome!
Storytime will take place at Codman Farm in the new Education Pavilion
Interested in raising happy, healthy chickens in your backyard? Look no further, join Codman Community Farms in learning everything you need to know about chickens - from coops to different chicken breeds - we’ll help you get started on your journey toward fresh eggs. Class includes hands-on experience with pastured-raised, organically fed chickens. Class is limited to 20ppl (best suited for ages 15+).
Have you ever craved a hot homemade soup on a cold New England day but didn’t know where to start? Well, look no further than the Codman kitchen - Chef Tillie will teach you the basics of soup making - think creamy veggie soups and delicious bone broths. You’ll leave this class a confident soup chef (and with a quart of delicious soup to bring home!)
$55 / person
Thursday, November 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Codman Kitchen
Join us for this introduction to sausage making, with the incredibly knowledgeable Dan Estridge, founder and Chief Flavor Officer at Farmers & Cooks Craft Meats! Using Codman pastured meats and herbs, we'll make some delicious beginner sausages in our kitchen. We’ll cover everything from meat quality and selection, recipe development principles, and best practices through grinding, stuffing, smoking and other cooking techniques. At the end of class, we will enjoy a delicious meal together with our own sausages along with other farm snacks. Participants will take home a portion of each remaining dish as well as brag worthy recipes to try at home. BYOB recommended!
$95/per person
For over 10,000 years the indigenous people of the land knew this area as Musketaquid. The land between the grassy rivers. We will explore the history of the first people and how they lived in a land of abundance seeking to keep and foster balance with the natural world, their mother, who sustained them always. What happened when cultures collide after European fur traders came and then English arrivals in the 17th century will be discussed as we examine how those events shape the world of the indigenous people of Massachusetts today.
All ages welcome - this a complimentary educational offering but registration is appreciated for planning purposes - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Light refreshments and nibbles will be served.
Saturday, November 2nd, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Codman Community Farms - Education Pavilion (58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA)
Join Sarah Bishop in the Sugar Shack for Spooky Stories!
Best for ages 2 - 6
Registration is FREE but required - Sign up below for the number of children attending!
Join us for a Halloween Sing-a-long with Lincoln music teacher, Lenka in Codman Farm’s new Education Pavilion!
Most appropriate for ages 2 - 8 but all ages and siblings welcome!
Registration is FREE but required - please sign-up below!
Questions?
Email Abigail Adams
For the most local brunch possible, come to the farm to collect your own eggs and veggies and enjoy a delicious brunch cooked by Codman’s Chef Tillie. This is a combination walking/wagon ride tour of the farm, vegetable harvest and brunch.
Class includes all materials needed. Comfortable walking shoes and sun hats are encouraged.
Join us for Codman Farm’s Annual Harvest Fair and Feast on Sunday, October 6th!
Harvest Fair Agenda
1:30 The fair begins with lawn games (think donuts on a string!), pumpkin painting, family games (think egg on a spoon run!), barrel train rides and more.
3:30 Meet and greet with Fairleigh the cow with Montana, Cadence and DJ Mitchell
3:30 Farmer Pete and Codman Staff will be giving an overview of the farm and updates in our new Education Pavilion
4:00 Rooster Run
Games will wrap up at 4:30 and dinner will begin being served.
Adults and children two years old and under enjoy free admission. Children 3+ - purchase admission tickets at registration table.
Harvest Feast Agenda
4:30 - 6:30 Dinner will be served, beer and wine will be served for those 21 years +
The Splinters will play from 4:30 - 6:30
All feast dinners NOW SOLD OUT
8 oz of pulled pork with homemade BBQ sauce from our whole pig roast! One serving for two adults or one serving for a hungrier appetite.
12 oz cup of Boston baked beans made with organic pinto beans...sweet, salty, mustardy, complete with some local apple cider vinegar. No bacon this time so this one is perfect for vegetarians!
8 oz cup of coleslaw made with locally grown cabbage and carrots, tossed in tangy maple dressing
Individual portion of homemade apple crisp made with locally grown apples and topped with vanilla ice cream
Small bag of the BEST potato chips around! Made in Blaine, Maine.
Healthy slice of freshly baked cornbread made with local maple syrup, brown butter, and Maine Grains cornmeal
Join us for a Medicinal Plant Walk at Codman Community Farms!
Sunday, September 29th, 4-5:30pm
Join us for a guided walk around the farm with Lucia Longnecker, Lincoln resident, herbal tea maker, and graduate of the Boston School of Herbal Studies and current co-director. We'll learn how to identify common weeds as well as farm-grown herbs and flowers in their different stages of growth, learn ways to preserve their medicinal qualities, and discuss their traditional medicinal uses. Each participant will get to harvest herbs and bring home a bag of herbs to create their own herbal tea blend with what we find!
Tour de Codman for Kids and Families starts at Codman Farm and follows on sidewalks for a total of 2.5 miles to our chickens on pasture and then our pigs on pasture where farm staff and volunteers will give a short overview on the farm's sustainable, pasture-based agriculture. We welcome all ages and abilities - the route will fully be on sidewalks and bikes helmets are required for all participants.
We will end back at Codman Farm with cider and donuts.
Join us for a 6 week series for kids ages 3-5 on Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 10:30
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities and experiments - making seeds balls to take home, creating bee habitats and more.
Cost per child is $162
Class dates are: Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24
Join us for a 6 week series for kids ages 3-5 on Friday mornings from 9:00am - 11:30am.
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities and experiments.
Example of a morning together: arrival, preview of the morning, decorate eggs cartons, walk to chicken pasture, feed chickens, collect eggs, snack time and read a story related to chickens. Children will get to bring home 4 of the eggs they collected.
Cost per child is $270 and space is very limited.
Class dates are: Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18
Join us for a 6 week series for kids ages 3-5 on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 - 2:30
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities and experiments - making seeds balls to take home, creating bee habitats and more.
Cost per child is $162
Class dates are: Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17
Please pre-order your meal below!
BYOB and stay to enjoy the beautiful end of summer at the farm or take your meal to go!
We will have a toppings bar set up to load up your pitas with homemade tzatziki, feta, tomatoes, red onions, and more! Each pita comes with Fox Family potato chips - made in Maine.
Codman pasture raised roasted chicken, Sharonna's Bakery freshly baked pita
Homemade chickpea hummus, blistered Codman and locally grown peppers, Sharonna's Bakery freshly baked pita
Big kids back in school and looking for some fun for your littles? Drop your kiddos off with us at Codman for a 2 day Barn Buddies class from 9:00 - 12:00 on Thursday, August 29th and Friday, August 30th.
Children will get to know the farm and all its animals, plants and flowers. Children will help with farm chores - feeding the pigs and chickens, picking flowers, collecting eggs and harvesting veggies. Children will get to participate in farm related art activities.
Example of a morning together: arrival, preview of the morning, decorate eggs cartons, walk to chicken pasture, feed chickens, collect eggs, snack time and read a story related to chickens. Children will get to bring home 4 of the eggs they collected.
Cost per child is $108
Best for ages 3-5
If class is sold out - we may be able to open up more spots - please email abigail.adams@codmanfarm.org to be added to a waiting list - thank you!
Herbal First Aid Workshop
Date: Sunday, August 25th
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Instructor: Tommy Priester
Fee: $35/per person
Location: Codman Community Farms - 58 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA
In this workshop, we will be presenting information for many acute/emergency issues, from skin rash to broken bones and will cover what herbs to use for specific situations. The tissue states and the humors. Tommy will walk you through each possibility and how to mitigate the issues at hand.
Click here to register for the Herbal First Aid Workshop
(Registration is through The Boston School of Herbal Studies)
In this class, you will learn key floristry techniques needed to make various flower arrangements using Codman grown flowers while enjoying a yummy charcuterie board (BYOB).
Katherine (Floral Designer) and Annie (Codman’s Flower Farmer) will show you ways to bring nature into your home throughout the year, as well as share their favorite supplies and design vessels.
Annie and Katherine will teach you one of the core skills of floristry - artfully arranging flowers. They’ll also talk about flower and color selection, conditioning, and design style.
All flowers are provided.
Classes will be held Tuesday, August 20th from 5:30-7:00pm
$55 per person
Pop-up Flower Hour for Kids!
Join us at Codman Farm in our blooming flower fields for an hour of fun. Children pick their own flowers in our garden, choose a bud vase and create a fun bunch to bring home and share.
Children will learn about the flowers growing at Codman and complete a flower scavenger hunt!
$22/child
Best for ages 4-9 but flexible.
In this class, you will learn key floristry techniques needed to make hand-tied bouquets using Codman grown flowers while enjoying a yummy charcuterie board (BYOB).
Katherine (Floral Designer) and Annie (Codman’s Flower Farmer) will show you ways to bring nature into your home throughout the year, as well as share their favorite supplies.
Annie and Katherine will teach you one of the core skills of floristry - making a hand-tied bouquet. They’ll also talk about flower and color selection, conditioning, and design style.
All flowers are provided.
Classes will be held Thursday, August 1st from 5:30-7:00pm
$55 per person
Explore this magical Japanese shibori and indigo dyeing technique with local expert and talented artist, Kim Poler from Beehive Art. We’ll explore the possibilities of dip-dyeing in the indigo vat with a focus on creating patterns using folds and clamps.
Bring a few white items from home to dye - tee shirt, blouse, pants, dinner napkins, tablecloth, pillow case. This is a great opportunity to grab some old pieces from your closet and create something new! 100% cotton or linen work best. A pair of cotton towels are provided to every registrant to dye.
Make sure to bring a pair of rubber gloves, an apron and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting some splashes of blue on!
$55/ per person
Wednesday, July 31st 5:30 - 7:00pm
Class takes place in the beautiful Codman gardens among the flowers and a delicious charcuterie board will be provided. BYOB.
The goats milk soap making workshop provides participants with all the information to successfully make homemade soaps safely.
Information covered:
*Books *Essential oils
*Molds *Sources
*Materials *Curing
*Ingredients *Presentation
*Lye *Trouble shooting
*Safety
Every class has a demonstration and all participants receive a sample of soap made in class to take home and enjoy.
Sign-ups are through The Boston School of Herbal Studies - CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP
Hilarious fun with Sarah Bishop and friends… AND prizes!!! Space is limited.
Sign up for sessions individually on 7/11, 7/18 and 7/25 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Drop off and pick up at the Sugar Shack at Codman Farm
Summertime stories with Sarah Bishop in the Sugar Shack!! Ready to read? We have some perfect books for you this summer. Wonderful, funny, and artful stories for kids ages 3-6.
July 10th, July 17th, July 24th and July 31st from 9:00am - 10:00am
Storytime is free but sign-ups are required (space is limited) - sign up for each date you can join below!
