Education

Digging in the Earth Day

Digging in the Earth Day

Every spring Saturday in New England should be devoted to digging in the dirt. This past weekend it seemed particularly important for some of us to come together as a community and not only dig…but plant some seeds for the future. In our “Learn and […]

Let’s Get Growing!

Let’s Get Growing!

If there were ever any doubt that LexFarm is a fun group, you only had to see us with our giant vegetables in the Patriot’s Day parade yesterday… In addition to winning 3rd place in the Civic category, we also handed out hundreds of organic […]

Sharing Farm History

Sharing Farm History

We had a great turnout and great feedback for our “Farming: Then and Now” farm history panel last Sunday. We are hoping to make it available OnDemand through LexMedia for those who missed it. Meanwhile, Carolyn Goldstein reports that the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American […]

Farm History Panel on March 17

Farm History Panel on March 17

On Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 pm at Lexington High School: We invite you to celebrate Lexington’s 300th anniversary with us during the 300th Anniversary LexCelebrate! Incorporation Weekend. LexFarm has assembled a distinguished panel of speakers to present “Farming Then and Now” – a look at […]

Goat Yard on a Winter’s day

Goat Yard on a Winter’s day

We enjoyed public visiting hours at the goat yard on Sunday, after holidays and weather had kept us away. Ionia and the herd enjoyed some green branches and met some new friends – those enjoying a walk on a beautiful winter’s day, along with many […]

You can “Adopt” a goat!

You can “Adopt” a goat!

To further its mission to create farm-based educational opportunities, LexFarm helps care for a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Goats are ideal for teaching about sustainable land use and how farm animals make a food system complete. You can support our work and provide […]

Special LexFarm program: Farming in the 18th Century

Special LexFarm program: Farming in the 18th Century

Did you ever wonder what it was like to be a farmer in Lexington at the time of the American Revolution? Join us at Minuteman National Historic Park on Sunday, October 7, at 1:00 p.m. for a special program being presented by the National Park […]

Goat Yard Open on Saturday

Goat Yard Open on Saturday

LexFarm will hold public visiting hours at the goat yard this Saturday, July 14 from 10 am – noon.  Come meet and greet Ionia, Sapphire, Naya, Ella and the kids, Salt and Pepper. Fun and educational for all ages… Park at Busa Farm, 52 Lowell […]