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Farm Programs for Young Children

WOODSTOCK, VERMONT...Billings Farm & Museum, announces its summer series of interactive farm programs for children ages 3 and up. Programs for Preschoolers will be offered in July on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Each program will feature a different farm theme with a story, special visit to the farm, hands-on activity, and snack. The cost is $3.00 per person for Billings Farm & Museum members, and $5.00 per person for non-members (includes admission to the Farm & Museum).

How to Speak Moo. Wednesday, July 6 & Thursday, July 7. Cows have a language of their own and this is your chance to learn “How to Speak Moo!” After practicing our moo's we'll visit the Billings Farm Jersey cows, create a “moo”velous cow craft, and enjoy a delicious dairy snack.

Hurry. Wednesday, July 13 & Thursday, July 14. The hay is down and a storm is coming. Nora must help Grandma and Grandpa get it in quickly. Why is hay so important? Find out, when we visit the Billings horses and see haymaking machinery in our Farm Life Exhibits. Make a picture puzzle and enjoy a snack with friends.

Can't Sleep Without Sheep. Wednesday, July 20 & Thursday, July 21. Ava can't sleep so she tries counting sheep, but it is just too exhausting for the sheep to keep jumping over the fence! They set about trying to find substitutes, but never dreamed they would be so hard to replace! In the farm barns, see why, as we visit with the horses, cows, and chickens. We'll make a handprint sheep and share a tasty snack.

Farmer Ham. Wednesday, July 27 & Thursday, July 28. Farmer Ham is having trouble keeping the crows out of his cornfield. He shoos them away again and again, but they just return, laughing at “Silly Old Farmer Ham” as they eat his corn. Discover what Farmer Ham does to keep the crows away from his cornfield, then help create something to keep the crows from eating the Billings vegetables! We'll visit the garden and sample fresh vegetables.

To register for programs, please call 802/457-2355, weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Each program has limited enrollment; advance registration is required.