Ever Changing.
Always Educational.
From maple sugaring in winter to Farm Fest in spring to our year-round educational programs, there’s always something to see, do, and learn about at Natick Community Organic Farm.
Farming in the Public Eye
Visitors are welcome from dawn to dusk, every day. As we’re a real working farm—with livestock, heavy machinery, and busy farmers—visitors must abide by our rules for their safety and the safety of our staff.
What You’ll See
Our farmers
perform a variety of tasks each day. You may see them driving big trucks and tractors, operating power tools, seeding, harvesting, or working with sheep, pigs, and other animals.
Our animals
are out and about all day, until about 4 p.m. Depending on the season, you may see rabbits, layer chickens, a rooster, broiler chickens, chicks, turkeys, pigs, sheep, and goats. Visitors are not permitted to go in with the animals.
Our no-till and biointensive fields
improve soil health and maximize productivity. We rotate crops and compost to maintain the micro ecosystem of the soil.
Our buildings
include a beautiful barn built in 2023; a greenhouse and hoop houses that extend the New England growing season; a sugar shack where sap boils from early February to mid-March; and our farmhouse, where we run programs in inclement weather.
Our Market Stand
is open year-round during daylight hours and runs on the honor system using a cash box or Venmo. You’ll find farm-fresh eggs, fresh-frozen meats, and seasonal produce.
Our many acres of woods and trails
are open to the public and accessible from the farm’s northwest corner. (Please note that our Forest Gnomes program takes place in the woods, and the Gnome Woods area is off limits to visitors.)
Wildlife at the Farm
Farmer Dylan has been compiling a comprehensive field guide to the Farm over several years of hard work and observation. In his own words:
“This section of the NCOF field guide is the result of several years spent observing and researching the birds that frequent the farm we all know and love. Please note, I am no ornithologist. I am simply a big wildlife nerd. The info in this field guide is correct to the best extent of my knowledge but will grow and change as new species are seen, new information is learned and corrected, and better photos are received. I hope you find some interesting information in this guide and that it inspires you to come birdwatch on the farm sometime. If you do, I will likely see you out there!”
If you see a rare or unusual bird on Farm property and are able to snap a picture of it, let us know!