Hilltop Hanover Farm

Field of pumpkins at October harvest day.

For more information and helpful ideas visit:

Backyard Composting

Leaf Composting

Westchester County Guide to Backyard Animals

Chicken Ordinances in Westchester County

Farmer Mary Ellen teaching a class.

Our demonstration kitchen (being repainted).

Volunteer Danielle teaching a class how to make a purse with a deck of cards.

Our class on how to make totes by recycling plastic bags.

Students enjoying our pickling class.

More pictures from our pickling class.

Worm composting class

EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS

In an attempt to protect and preserve the environment, Hilltop Hanover Farm offers educational programs to the public, schools, and professionals affiliated with environmental education that teach agricultural sustainability, watershed protection, and the responsible use of natural resources. The programs are designed to expand awareness of the impact of human activity on the environment, offer alternatives to existing practices, and demonstrate practical methods for implementing new strategies. They range in focus from life on a farm for preschoolers to pesticide free turf management for commercial golf course managers to edible landscaping for homeowners.

Please see our calendar for information on upcoming programs.

The farm offers programs to the public, schools, and scouts. In addition, some programs are also offered through our farm associates. To find out more please click on the titles listed below:

Programs impart a respect for and investment in the environment with all our visitors, no matter their age. Youth programs introduce a sense of wonder in our world, while adult programs reinforce the ideals of stewardship and sustainability.

To find a program for a specific age group, please click on the offerings below:

FOR YOUTH:
School Visits, Scouts and Camp Visits (connect toHHF,SGITW,)
After School Programs (connect to SGITW)
Pre-school Programs (connect to SGITW)
Vacation Workshops (connect to SGITW)
Summer Sessions (connect to SGITW)

FOR ADULTS:
Group Visits (connect to HHF)
Workshops/ Classes (connect to HHF and WAC)
Demonstrations/Training (connect to HHF and WAC)

Class Tour and Programs:

Our four hour programs usually last from 10-2 and consists of a 45 minute tour, 1 hour working in fields or greenhouses with our Farmers, break for lunch (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED), choice of one hour trail hike or additional work in the field with farmers. Field work may include planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting. The Fee is $8 per person.