Pullman Porters: Unsung Heroes Sunday, February 15th 2:00 - 3:30 PM In honor of Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Union, Hildene is offering an immersive program on the Pullman porters, followed by a guided tour of its 1903 Pullman railcar, Sunbeam. Join Hildene educator Lisa Maggio to learn about the critical […]
Bird Walk Saturday, February 7th 9:00 - 10:30 am Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks traverse uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. […]
Bookmark Felting Workshop Sunday, February 1st 1:00 - 3:00 pm Gather in the greenhouse, bring your favorite book, sip some tea, and learn how to felt whimsical bookmarks using a mix of roving from Hildene’s flock of Corriedale sheep and Huacaya alpaca with Hildene Farm Agriculture Manager and Educator Kim Pinsonneault. Felted bookmarks are gentle […]
Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday October 5, 12 & 19! The Hildene farm staff will host autumn wagon ride tours of the dene. Stops along the route include the greenhouse, pastures, orchard, wetland/floating boardwalk, apiary, animal barn (including alpaca, Randall cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits and chickens), and vegetable and flower gardens. Come meet our […]
Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday October 5, 12 & 19! The Hildene farm staff will host autumn wagon ride tours of the dene. Stops along the route include the greenhouse, pastures, orchard, wetland/floating boardwalk, apiary, animal barn (including alpaca, Randall cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits and chickens), and vegetable and flower gardens. Come meet our […]
Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday October 5, 12 & 19! The Hildene farm staff will host autumn wagon ride tours of the dene. Stops along the route include the greenhouse, pastures, orchard, wetland/floating boardwalk, apiary, animal barn (including alpaca, Randall cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits and chickens), and vegetable and flower gardens. Come meet our […]
September 26: Hildene's Autumn Harvest Festival Friday, 4:00 PM - Dusk Please join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene! This community gathering features local food, live music, drinks, flower picking, barnyard animals, crafts, children’s games, pumpkin picking, an apple pie contest, and more! Questions? Click to email Christine Furman Admission tickets […]
FROM FIELD to FORK: Cooking with Hildene Farm Produce Sunday, August 24 1:00 - 4:00 pm Join Chefs Nick and Nic of Pangaea and Hildene Farm’s Gardens Manager & Educator Ann Ogden Hausslein for a hands-on workshop celebrating the best of Hildene’s August harvest. Using a curated “mystery box” of fresh-picked produce, participants will cook […]
MEMBER WALK - Trails and Kids! Friday, August 22 9:00 am Meet in front of the Welcome Center for a walk on the Farm Trail to the goat dairy to see how the kids have grown! After saying hello to the goats, we will walk the Birch Knoll trail to the Hildene Award Trail to the main […]
TEA & FLOWERS with Ann Ogden Hausslein Thursday, August 14 3:00 - 4:00 pm Gather with friends in the garden in the dene at the height of the summer season to learn how to cut and arrange glorious flowers, while sipping refreshing herbal teas made from garden plants. Take a bouquet home to enjoy. Registration required […]
MORNING IN THE FORMAL GARDEN Saturday, August 9 10:00 to 11:00 am FREE WITH ADMISSION Enjoy a morning stroll through the flower gardens of Hildene with a horticulturist. Learn a little bit about the history of the Formal Garden and beyond, along with current ecological gardening techniques. Ask your gardening questions while exploring the Formal […]
BIRD WALK - VULTURES (Turkey and Black) Saturday, August 9 7:00 to 10:00 am FREE Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along uneven terrain on forest and […]