Introduce Children To Life On The Farm In Mercer County This Fall

Howell Living History Farm has scheduled two organizational meetings for enrollment in the fall session of The Hatchery, a parent/child program that begins in September.

The program introduces children ages 3 to 5 to life on the farm, while parents help the Howell Farm staff with visiting school groups and other farm activities. One parent (or grandparent) must participate in the program for each child enrolled.

The program features activities such as feeding farm animals, collecting eggs, storytelling, and taking a hayride ride.

It runs from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. one morning per week for 12 weeks. Starting dates for the fall program are Wednesday, Sept. 14; Thursday, Sept. 15; and Friday, Sept. 16.

To enroll, parents must attend an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. or Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. Meetings are intended for parents only. Applications will not be accepted by mail or phone.

Howell Living History Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and maintained by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530. Parking and admission are free.

For more information, call the farm office at 609-737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org or www.mercercountyparks.org.