Programs and Events

Summer Camp and Kids programs with Everyone Outside
We have teamed with Everyone Outside to provide a fun and interactive learning experience for kids of all ages here at our farm. In the summer, we run Farm & Forest Summer Camp and during the traditional school year, we host Everyone Outside's day-long children's programs once per week for a variety of age groups. To register, visit: Everyone Outside's Children's Programs page Daily activities include: - Farm activities at Fire Ring Farm such as planting, harvesting and preparing food or making products with herbs such as bug spray, lotions or chapstick. - Guided, small-group nature exploration by Everyone Outside mentors in the surrounding Middlesex Land Trust Palmer Taylor Preserve, including hiking, catching frogs, nature journaling, games and natural plant identification. - Nature-themed crafts and skills building activities such as shelter building, wood carving and building fairy houses. - Games and friendship-building activities.
Herbalist Classes
Learn how to cultivate herbs with our knowledgeable herbalists, who will guide you through each step of the process. Expand your knowledge of natural remedies! A monthly and/or yearly program is offered in collaboration with Herbal Bones Art & Wellness. The classes meet virtually and offer once per month intensives at the farm to watch the cycle of herb growth. You’ll learn how herbs interact with each body system, and get one-on-one consulting time with our experts. We provide a on-line manual, all instructions, and the herbs you need! To learn more, email fireringfarmcsa@gmail.com.
Farm Consulting Program at the farm
Nancy and Erin help farmers navigate the intricacies of farm business through emails, phone consultations, and even site visits. Our Farm Consultant provides the clarity you seek to explore new market avenues, implement sustainable soil management techniques, and enhance profitability. Some of our programs also offer: - Consulting from Nancy Livensparger - Seedlings and resources from Fire Ring Farm - A visit to your farm for in-person advice - Guidance on product creation so you know what to do with your harvest To learn more, email fireringfarmcsa@gmail.com.
Seedling Sale
Want to get already started plants for your gardens and pots?? Come get some that were started with love and organic goodness. Microgreens are also available year round. To learn more, email fireringfarmcsa@gmail.com.
We are also a proud partner with Cultivating Justice: a community-led organization meeting community-identified needs around food security, land access, environmental justice, civic engagement, power building, and pathways towards agriculture for people underrepresented in Connecticut's farming community. Our goal is to nurture Connecticut's next generation of farmers of color.
Seasonal Cacao Ceremonies
Fire Ring Farm hosts Meg from Herbal Bones Art & Wellness for seasonal cacao ceremonies. Ceremonies generally include connection with cacao, guided meditation, seasonal reflection, and integration through creative expression such as art and movement.
Event Rental Space
At Fire Ring Farm, we are more than just a sustainable agriculture center. We offer a beautiful, natural outdoor event space to host your special event. We’ve hosted weddings, birthdays, anniversary parties, and corporate networking events. You can choose a spacious tent, the harvest pavilion with sliding doors, and a cozy bonfire to round out your event. Kids love our hikes and time in our mud kitchen! We customize every event to meet your needs, so email us today to start planning your next outdoor extravaganza. To learn more, email fireringfarmcsa@gmail.com.