New Pond Farm Education Center Email Format
EducationConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
New Pond Farm Education Center is an independent, year-round environmental education organization located in Redding, Connecticut. Founded in 1985, the center sits on 102 acres of protected woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and pastures and serves as a community resource for environmental literacy through programs that engage learners of all ages. Each year, thousands of students and family groups participate in activities across the farm, including environmental enrichment classes, summer camps, school field trips, and weekend retreats, with a focus on connecting people to land and nature. The center partners with local school districts and organizations to bring nature-based education to Greater Fairfield County, extending learning into classrooms and across its natural landscape. Its work aims to foster compassion for animals, curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to sustainable living, addressing the broader need for connection to nature and food systems in the community.