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Family Programs Happening Soon at Fernbrook Farms

Chesterfield, NJ – Fernbrook Farms Education Center invites you to sign-up for their upcoming family programs sure to engage everyone from children to grandparents.   

The Sheep to Shawl program is the first in a two-part series on processing wool. Participants will see a sheep-shearing demonstration and learn some shearing and spinning history.  Afterward, you can try your hand at cleaning and carding the wool to prepare it for spinning.  The first program will be held Saturday, April 10^th from 10-11am at Fernbrook Farms.  Sheep to Shawl programs are geared towards ages 5 to 114 years.  Admission is $10 per participant. 

The Owl Prowl and Campfire will start with an investigation of owl adaptations, food sources and sounds. Then the group will take a short walk in hopes of hearing some of the species of owls, large and small, living at Fernbrook.  Following the owl program, families will gather around the campfire for songs, stories and s’mores.  The Owl Prowl and Campfire will begin at 7pm and end at 9pm on Saturday, April 10^th. All ages are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $10 per participant and children ages 4 and under are free.

Fernbrook Farms is located on Route 545/Georgetown Road in Chesterfield Township, just 3 miles east of Bordentown and 20 minutes from Princeton.  Space is limited for each program so sign up soon.  Reservations and 50% deposit (refundable until 24 hours prior to event) are required for all programs.  For registrations, directions, or questions, please call (609) 298-4028.

These programs are the first in a series of programs at Fernbrook Farms through the spring and early summer. A full listing of upcoming family programs and other events can be found on the Fernbrook Farms Education Center website – www.fernbrookfarms.com.