Don't miss these upcoming classes and workshops in November and December!

Community Work Day: Field Cleanup

Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm

Community members of all ages are invited to join us for a morning of shared work. Many hands make lighter work, and there's a lot to be done as we ready the fields for the winter season. Be prepared to get dirty rain or shine as we work together to remove infrastructure and spent plants from the growing fields, and tidy the space up for cover crops, rest, and revitalization over the next few months.

All ages and abilities are welcome. Stay for as long or as little as you would like.

Registration is not required, but it is helpful to know to expect you.

Homeschool at the Farm: Late Fall at the Farm

Wednesday, Nov 22nd, 2023 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm 

One of our monthly homeschool programs at Hilltop Hanover: jump in with us as we prepare our Education Garden for the winter and the spring planting season, learning about the cycles of growing and getting our hands dirty, as usual.

$15 per child

Monthly Old-Time Music Jam

First Saturdays, 11:30am - 3:30pm | 11/4 and 12/2

The Old Time Music Jam is a monthly gathering of acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Bring your own meal and join in or listen in on an informal jam session. Musicians of all levels are welcome. Come to play or just to listen, bring your family and friends, and enjoy the community music can create!

"Old-time music represents perhaps the oldest form of North American traditional music other than Native American music, and thus the term "old-time" is an appropriate one. Appalachian and Southern fiddle-based and religious music began using "old-time music" as a term to describe the music sometimes referred to as "old-timey" or "mountain music" by long-time practitioners."

Family Forest Walk

Saturday, November 25th, 2023 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Take a guided hike through the miles of forested Parks land that are part of Hilltop Hanover’s property. Explore the ponds, streams, rocky outcrops, sleeping flora, and curious fauna that inhabit our backyard woods, and get an easy introduction to what could become your new favorite walking trail!

Seed Bombs Workshop

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 | 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Join Emily Rauch, Hilltop's Native Plant Program Manager, for this seed bomb workshop.  Combining seeds with clay and soil, you'll compose seed mixes of your own and mold your own little balls to toss around the yard.

A great hands-on activity for kids and families and a fun way to sow native wildflowers that support our local pollinator and insect populations.

All seeds are local-ecotype and grown out here on the farm!

*Makes great holiday gifts!

Free Event! Registration required.

Homeschool at the Farm: Navigation

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm 

Part of our monthly homeschool programs at Hilltop Hanover. This month, we step off the beaten path, into the forest, and learn to navigate with a map and compass with ease. Early winter is a great time to learn the basics of navigation for kids of all ages!

Registration required.

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