Stratford Ecological Center Education Programs

Stratford Ecological Center Education Programs includes Winter Farm School, Story Time on the Farm, Beehive Business, Family Farm Chores, Yoga on the Farm, Second Saturday Volunteering, Maple Sugar Fest, Maple Sugar Tours, and Winter Seed Sowing. Activities include maple sugaring, stories and hands-on farm adventures, hands-on beekeeping, morning chores, gardening or invasive species removal, one-hour hands-on tours of the forest and Sugar Shack, and winter seed sowing.

Programs

• Winter Farm School — Age 4 – Kindergarten (must be potty trained); 1st – 5th Grade · $50–$65 per session · 2027 Dates Coming Soon. Winter Farm School Fridays have a highlighted focus on the maple sugaring process.
• Story Time on the Farm — Recommended for ages 18 months to 8 years old · Second Monday of the Month | April – October | 10am – 11am; Summer sessions: June 8, July 13, August 10 · $5 · Spark your child’s love of nature through stories and hands-on farm adventures. $5 per family.
• Beehive Business — Geared towards families, Ages 8+ (children must be accompanied by an adult) · Third Saturday of the Month | June – August | 9:30am – 11:30am; Session dates: June 20, July 18, August 15 · $15 per session · Hands-on beekeeping experience.
• Family Farm Chores — Geared towards families · Second Saturday of the Month | April – October | 9:30am – 11:30am; Summer sessions: June 13, July 11, August 8 · $10 per session · Assist with morning chores and learn about seasonal rhythms of farm life.
• Yoga on the Farm — Recommended for Adults · Second Saturday of the Month | June – September | 8am – 9am; Session dates: June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12 · Donated Based. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
• Maple Sugar Fest — Open to all ages · $10 · Ages 2 and under free. Registration is required. Limited spots available per arrival time.
• Maple Sugar Tours — Open to all ages · $10 · One-hour hands-on tours of Stratford’s forest and Sugar Shack. Registration Coming Soon.
• Winter Seed Sowing — Ages 10 and up · $20 · Discover the secrets of winter seed sowing with the Delaware County Master Gardeners.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $5–$65

About the provider

Stratford is dedicated to the education of children and adults in understanding the relationships between living things and their environment, thereby fostering an appreciation for the land and all life that depends on it. Stratford is a community run organization with over 250 active volunteers.

• Second Saturday Volunteering | Gardening or Invasive Species Removal — Ages 18+ · Second Saturday of the Month | May – October | 9:00am – 12:00pm · $0 · Free. Volunteers can choose gardening or invasive species removal.

Some offerings require registration. Some have limited spots available per arrival time. Walk-ins are welcome for some offerings. Children must be accompanied by an adult for Beehive Business. Winter Farm School is for Age 4 – Kindergarten (must be potty trained) and 1st – 5th Grade.

Last updated October 17, 2026.