Weekend Programs: 

The seasonal work and fun of farming and farm life is presented to the public through Saturday field and craft programs, and through Sunday interpretive programs.  Programs are listed in the farm's Calendar of Saturday events, available at the farm, by mail, and on-line.

Self-Guided Tours:

A 20-point self-guided tour leaves from the Visitor Center and takes visitors around a .6-mile loop past fields and meadows, over two stream crossings and through the barnyard where there is access to the farmhouse, barn, wagon house and icehouse.  Tour maps are available in the Visitor Center or can be viewed on-line at http://www.howellfarm.org/.

School & Community Programs:  

Seasonal operations such as ice harvesting, maple sugaring, sheep shearing, wheat threshing and corn harvesting are the focus of 2-hour long, hands-on programs for groups, offered weekday mornings.  Other programs include Farm Animals, One Room Schoolhouse, Summer-on-the-Farm and custom tours.

The Hatchery:

In this unique weekday morning program, preschoolers enjoy farm activities while their parents help out with field, program or office operations.  One- day- per- week sessions lasting 12 weeks meet spring and fall.  There is also a weeklong summer session that meets daily.

Farmhands: 

Children aged 6-9 and 9-12 can experience farm life through chores, field activities and old-fashioned fun while parents help the staff with special projects and public programs.  Farmhands meets Saturday mornings and afternoons.

Farm Camp: 

Summer days are filled with fun and learning as children discover the wonders of farm life, nature and New Jersey history.  Farm Camps are for ages 6-8, 9-12 and 13-15 and are offered as day camps scheduled in week-long sessions.

Corn Maze: 

Families, Scout groups and others who like big challenges will have mind-boggling fun inside this giant green puzzle.  The 4-acre cornfield maze features 2 miles of passageways, endless dead ends and just one way out.  An all-new theme, design and gameboard are featured annually. The maze is open mid-September through October.

Pleasant Valley Programs: 

Howell Farm offers exciting new programs in the surrounding Pleasant Valley Historical Park, where an early schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and gristmill once operated. Check the calendar for weekend events planned at the schoolhouse, and for new Friday evening programs featuring the history of Mercer County.

Volunteer Programs: 

Carpenters, gardeners, seamstresses and researchers are needed to help with current projects.  Office, maze, and program assistants are also needed.  Hours are flexible.

Saturday Calendar: 

Follow link for a complete listing of Howell Farm events -http://www.howellfarm.org/calendar/calendar.htm.

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Special Activities & School Group Reservations