Fun Family Activities for Winter Break
It’s school vacation time for many families in our region, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite, kid-friendly seasonal activities and recipes below! Try one (or a few) with your crew as a way to appreciate the land—and its many gifts—this time of year.
Activities
Swedish Candles
All you need is snow, a candle, a calm evening, and a little patience. As you build and darkness falls, notice how the light slowly shifts.
Natural Fabric Dyes
Tips and tricks from our educators on giving common food waste scraps a second life as fodder for dye. (Surprise: avocado pits and skins produce a pink dye!)
Handful of Sounds
Practice using your sense of hearing as an observation skill. You’ll be surprised how much is on the move, even on cold days.
Winter Wildlife Detectives: Who's Out There?
From survivors and thrivers to hibernators and migrators, meet an all-star cast of Vermont wildlife with farm educator Cat Parrish.
Recipes
Vermont Maple Apple French Toast Bake
A warm and hearty breakfast dish the whole family will love, featuring a seasonal Vermont crop: maple syrup.
Mac & Trees
A twist on Mac ‘n cheese featuring broccoli bits and a blend of nutty parmesan and tangy cheddar.
Broccoli Stem Hummus
Use your leftover broccoli stems from Mac & Trees in this recipe created by former Executive Chef Jim McCarthy to reduce food waste in the kitchen.
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