Pond Life  $5 per person   (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Discover the creatures that live in and around a freshwater pond.  Take a closer look at the water boatman, giant water bug, dragonfly nymph and other aquatic insects that many people have never seen.   Observation in larval and adult stages makes metamorphosis believable.  Find out how these animals have adapted to life underwater, and how they are all connected to each other.  This program encourages hands-on participation through net sampling of bottom sediments.  Don't worry, we are also likely to see frogs, fish, and turtles.

Walking Sticks  $7 per stick ($3 members and Bolton residents)      Click to Preregister
Create a walking stick of your own, customized with beads and nature id cards. These sticks come prefinished and are available in child and adult sizes.  Space is limited. Preregistration is required.  644-9767

Nature Discovery Hike $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Get out and discover nature on this guided hike around the trails at Up Yonda Farm.

A Day with Nature $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Fun, family activities and wildlife presentations.

Butterflies   $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Graceful and colorful creatures decorate Up Yonda's butterfly garden. Get a close-up view of butterflies, learn how to identify them, and use nets to try and catch some of them in our field!

Build an Oriole Feeder  $12 per feeder  ($7 members and Bolton residents)
Attract these colorful migrants to your property with one of our attractive and functional feeders. All our kits are pre cut and ready to assemble.

Discovering Birds   $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Birds are beautiful and fun to watch. Come and learn how to identify birds in your backyard. Bring your binoculars and be ready to hike.

Solar Energy  $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
This program will feature solar activities with make and take projects that are fun and informative. We will make solar ovens, and put them to use cooking up s'mores. There will be solar bracelets that change color with light. We’ll also learn how to change sunlight into electricity. These are simple and fun projects that demonstrate the importance of solar energy. This program is great for ages 5 to the curious adult. Bring the family! 
Guest presenter Bob Hodash is a Junior high school science teacher in California. He has been associated with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) project for the last 6 years as a national teacher leader and advisory board member.

Campfire Stories  Night Program  $7 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
While sitting around a campfire with the moon rising through the trees, we’ll share funny and exciting stories, while snacking on s’mores in the great outdoors!

Summer Skies    Night Program  $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Bring a blanket and get ready for some nighttime stargazing. We will talk about constellations like The Big Bear and Cassiopeia. Explore the stars that make up these celestial bodies and the myths behind them.

Starlab   $5 per person, (members and Bolton residents: no charge)
Come learn about the summer sky in our portable planetarium. You will learn how to identify some of the major constellations and stars, while hearing Native American and Greek stories of how they were created.

N.A.P.S. Nature Adventure Packs  Self-Guided Rentals  $5  ($3 members and Bolton residents)  
Choose from one of 3 great packs!   available before 3:00 PM

1.) Bugs In A Bag self-guided adventure
Using self-guided props take this fun filled pack on an adventure around Up Yonda Farm and get an up close look at the wonderful world of insects.  These are available to rent any day of the week.  

2.) Pond In A Pouch  self-guided adventure
Learn about the creatures that live in a pond. This bag will provide the young naturalist with all of the hands-on tools needed to take peak at life in a pond. These are available to rent any day of the week. 

3.) Navigation Exploration  self-guided adventure  
Go on a treasure hunt and find Up Yonda Farm’s Geocaches using a GPS. Learn how to operate this tool which may lead to many exciting outdoor adventures. These are available to rent any day of the week.