Leap Year Celebration with the Rabbits

Location

Waltham Fields Community Farm
Room Number: 240 Beaver Street, Waltham

Summary

An hour-long drop-off celebration of February 29th for our community of learners.

Description

LEAP YEAR CELEBRATION with the Rabbits!

Thursday, February 29, 2024

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

$20.00 per participant

This day won't exist again for another FOUR YEARS!

Join the education team, the angora rabbit family, and your fellow learners for a hopping good time celebrating and learning about why we have this special leap day on the calendar every four years.  Featuring rabbit hurdle jumping demonstrations, a human leaping contest, solar-powered popcorn & hot chocolate buffet, a leap-year-themed farm craft table and dance party for all ages!

Cuddle some bunnies and watch the sunset on this day that won't appear on the calendar again until 2028!

Participants are welcome to contribute a small item to our time capsule, which will be filled, sealed, and remain hidden until the next leap year (February 29, 2028!). 

* This is a drop-off program for youth in 1st through 8th grade. Each participant requires a ticket for admission.

* Little Sprouts Families with toddlers and kindergarteners are welcome to attend for a family ticket price of $28.00 for one adult and up to 2 children. Adults attending with Little Sprouts are responsible for managing and participating alonside their registered children during all portions of this special, mixed-age group event.

Cancellation & Refund Policy  Cancellations made 21 days or more in advance of the start date will receive a full refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made between 14 and 20 days in advance will receive a 50% refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 13 days or less of the start date are non-refundable. Waltham Fields Community Farm reserves the right to change, modify and/or cancel program dates at our discretion. 

REGISTERING LAST MINUTE? No problem!  Here's what you need to know:

REGISTRATION:  School age youth (1st-8th grade) can be dropped off for this event, but parents of school age youth are welcome to stay and join the celebration. Adults planning to attend with their school-age children require their own registration. Parents of youth under 6 years old are required to remain on site with their child(ren) and can register using the Little Sprouts ticket in the registration
 
LOCATION:  Leap Year Celebration with the Rabbits will be held in the Learning Garden on the farm at 240 Beaver Street, Waltham. 
 
SNACK: We will have fresh popcorn with some add-ins to make-your-own-snack. Pretzel sticks will also be provided along with bubbly water and fresh fruit, hot water and teas/hot chocolate mix selections. We try to keep snacks nut-free.  If you are bringing your own snack from home that is okay. Please ensure it is nut free. 
 
TIME CAPSULE: We will be filling a time capsule and burying it during our event.  Please feel free to bring items to add to the capsule.  Anything that represents our community of learners or our farm or education space is welcome.  It is not required to bring items.  There are plenty of chicken feathers, seeds, pine cones, and other mementos to be found around the farm that can be added to our message to 2028!  Please note our time capsule has limited space. Please be sure items you bring can fit inside of a container the size of a bread box. (full disclosure, we are using a bread box as our time capsule).
 
RABBITS: The rabbits will be with us for the duration of this event and they will be available for cuddling, playing tag, and holding for short periods of time.  If you are interested in interacting with the rabbits please be aware that they may (lovingly) nibble on clothes out of curiosity.  Please wear or bring a towel or wear an outer layer that you won't mind having nibbled if you choose to hold the rabbits. 
 

WEATHER:  It is going to be chilly tomorrow according to the weather report.  Please dress in warm layers.  The temperature and wind gusts are typically colder and stronger than other areas due to the open fields.  Our Learning Garden Cottage will be heated and seating will be available, along with hot drink options to help keep us cozy.