LexFarm’s mission is to provide “education about farms, farming and sustainable land use.” We are delighted to offer hands-on farm-based education programs and group visits at our goat yard. And, of course, don’t forget our visiting hours every Sunday, 1–3 pm!

Drop-In Programs for All Ages

Learn & Work Projects
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We’ll provide an educational overview of a project to maintain or improve the goat yard, explain its significance for the goats and sustainability, and show you how to do the work. After a work period, you can enjoy some free time with the goats!
Cost: Free (donations gratefully accepted)

Pasture Walks
Fourth Thursday of each month, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Starting in April
After an educational overview, chat and learn about seasonal goat browsing and behavior while we walk with the goats in a forage area.
Program runs in all weather except rain.
Cost: $5 per person ($10 per family)

Educational Sessions

Check back in late February for information about our Spring sessions!

Registration is required for all educational sessions.
You can register online using this link, or print out Goat Care Skills registration form and mail. We do not currently have payment online for classes. Please mail check (and registration) to:

Lexington Community Farm Coalition
P.O. Box 554
Lexington, MA  02420

Goat Care Skills
For serious goat enthusiasts over age 10, we bring you an opportunity to learn how to care for goats! In each 6- or 8-week session, you gain skills by hands-on work helping our farmer with morning chores, plus additional education about goat care.

Saturdays, January 28 to March 3, 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. FULL

Tuesdays, January 17 to March 6, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. FULL

Each session limited to 5 participants.
Cost: $80 member / $105 nonmember for Tuesday 8-week session; $60 member / $80 nonmember for Saturday 6-week session 
Become a LexFarm member to enjoy the member discount!