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Adult Programs

Please make sure you have set up your account in our new registration system. Instructions are included under “Registration Information” below.
Please refer to the “Adult Program Terms” for our refund policy as well as other important information.
THANK YOU!

Registration Information

Instructions for Adult Program Registration

We have transitioned to a different registration system!

Please use this link to log in or create an account in the system.

If you had an account in our previous registration system:

  • Select “Forgot your login information?” and check “I need to reset my password.” Choose your preferred way of resetting your password (text or email). On the next screen, your username is the email that is associated with our previous registration system. If you have issues resetting your password, please email AdultPrograms@WLFarm.org

If you did not have an account in our previous system:

  • Select “New User.” Complete the subsequent forms to create your account.

If you encounter any issues, please email us with any questions.

You will have to enter your birth date when you create an account. This is to verify that you are 18+.

Adult Program Terms

Adult Program Terms
Please carefully read these policies prior to submitting your registration. Contact us with any questions.

Payment & Refund Policy:

  • Online payments can be made via the following credit or debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  • Full tuition refunds minus a $10 administrative fee are guaranteed up to 7 days prior to a workshop.
  • A tuition credit, which can be applied to a future program, can be granted between 7 and 3 days prior to a workshop.
  • No tuition refund is given for participant cancellations within 2 days of a workshop or for failure to attend a workshop.
  • A full tuition refund will be given in the event Wright-Locke Farm cancels a workshop.

Photo & Video Policy:

  • The Conservancy may take photos and digital video footage of activities throughout the educational program season for record keeping and publicity purposes. Participant names are never used in connection with these photos or videos.

Liability Statement (Permission for the Conservancy to handle emergencies):

  • I realize injuries can occur from participation in Farm programs. I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc., their Board of Directors, instructors, or assignees, and the Town of Winchester from any claim arising out of injury to myself. Should I be taken to the hospital for emergency purposes, I hereby grant permission to the attending physician and staff to administer anesthesia, medical, X-ray, and surgical procedures as may be deemed necessary or advisable.

Financial Assistance:
We never want the cost of programming or materials to create an access issue for participation. Please contact us if you need any financial assistance and we will be happy to work with you on an individual basis.

Summer/Fall 2025

Yoga & Meditation, Nature Hikes, Photography Exhibits…and more!
Scroll down to learn more about these exciting opportunities.
Check back often & sign up for our Newsletter!

Curious about our Guest Instructors? Learn more about them by clicking here!

Have you participated in an Adult Program and would like to share your feedback? Please use this form to share your thoughts! Thank you for your support and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Click here for August Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga
with Jaime-Lyn Gaudet

Monday, August 18, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Monday, September 8, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Monday, October 20, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

This evening class will combine the meditative qualities of a slow flow and the deep nourishment of a restorative practice. Beginning with a slow and intentional flow to move stagnant energy, we will then shift toward longer held, fully supported, restorative postures to foster quiet and calm in both mind and body. During this practice, we will cultivate a sense of steadiness and ease within, as we move into a more quiet and still space. All are welcome, from beginner to seasoned practitioner, for this hour of self care.

Props
Yoga mat
Blanket (a yoga blanket, or any firm blanket will work)
Bolster or pillow(s)
2 yoga blocks
Yoga strap (or scarf)

Registration Cost

Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)

Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!

Registration
Please click on the button to register for the class you are interested in. Registration generally opens one month prior to date. Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!

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Click here for Guided Nature Walk

Late Summer Guided Nature Walk
with Jeff Adams

Saturday, August 23, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Please join Jeff Adams for a Late Summer guided nature walk.  We’ll focus on plant ID with select natural history and lore mixed in too.  And we’ll use helpful identifiers such as galls, leaf shapes, flowers, fruits and diagnostic characteristics that enable us to immediately identify the plant.

Cost

Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)

Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!

Registration
Please click on the button to register for the class. Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!

If you are interested in Jeff’s FAMILY walk, please check out August Flora Fun with Families.

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Click here for Full Corn Moon Stroll
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Click here for New England Tree ID
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Click here for Bare Trees ID

Walks with Boot

Join teacher and naturalist Roland “Boot” Boutwell for these seasonal strolls, which meet rain or shine and are co-sponsored with Arlington Community Education in Arlington. Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.

Full Corn Moon Stroll
Sunday, Sept. 7  |  7:00–9:00 pm
Celebrate the Full Corn Moon. We’ll start on the hilltop behind the new All Seasons Barn with a touch of poetry and a chat about the moon’s phases while we wait for it to rise in the east. As twilight deepens, we’ll wander through fields, around the farm pond, and into the woods, soaking in the peaceful natural world under darkening skies. We’ll return to the barnyard to watch the moon climb higher and share favorite full moon memories. And yes—there might be a special treat at the end of the walk!

New England Tree ID
Sunday, Sept. 21  |  9:00 am–12:00 pm
“I think that I shall never see/ A poem lovely as a tree.” The trees of New England are both beautiful and essential to our landscape. Discover 10–12 of the region’s most common trees, focusing on identification as well as fun and fascinating natural history.

Bare Trees ID 
Sunday, Oct. 26  |  9:00 am–12:00 pm
No leaves? No problem. We’ll get up close to identify 10–12 common trees using branching patterns, buds, bark, habitat clues, persistent fruits, galls, and even marcescent leaves. The walk will focus on tree ID as well as fun and fascinating natural history. Bring a hand lens or magnifying glass if you have one.

Cost

Tier A $35 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $25 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)

Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!

Registration
Please is open! Please click on the name of the walk(s) or the button that you are interested in and it will bring you to the registration page. Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!

Click here for September Flower Class

Flower Arranging Class

with Syrah McGivern & the Flower Team

Tuesday Sept 23rd, 5:30-7:00 pm

 Wright-Locke Farm’s Flower Team is hosting flower arranging classes at the farm this season!

Our flower team grows our flowers from seed starting in early spring, plants them as seedlings in the field in the late spring and harvests them in the summer and fall for our flower CSA, farmers market arrangements, special events and dried arts and crafts. We’d love to show you how to arrange the Wright-Locke Farm way! We also forage from the farm so arrangements are always different, like snowflakes, each one unique!

We will start the class with a tour of the flower shed and flower field and the participants will have a hands on experience making one quart sized mason jar arrangement to take home.

What to Bring/Wear

Bring your own scissors/clippers, a box to transport arrangements home in the car and a water bottle. Please dress appropriately for being at the farm (sunscreen, bug spray, hat, comfortable clothing, and closed toe shoes).

Tuesday Sept 23rd, 5:30-7 pm – will be set up outside near squash house (in flower shed if weather not agreeable). Flowers in season:  sunflowers, gomphrena, dahlias, snakeroot, sweet Annie, marigolds, amaranth, cosmos, statice, euphorbia, celosia, ammi, zinnias, strawflower and more.

Registration Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $50 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $42 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $35 (reduced price)

Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!

Registration
September registration is open! Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!

Meditation Sound Bowls

Sound Meditation
with Sandi Smith & Carol McGrath

Monday, October 13, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Monday, November 10, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Monday, December 29, 9:30 – 8:00 PM

Our practitioners will lead you through a guided meditation followed by 30 minutes of sound healing. During this class, sound healing is complemented by the ethereal tones of crystal bowls. The resonant frequencies produced by the bowls are thought to promote relaxation and balance in the body and mind.

Participants will experience guided visualization, deep breathing, and soothing sounds to enhance mindfulness and reduce stress. No prior experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome.

Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $30 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $25 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $20 (reduced price)

Did you know that when you select the “Pay-it-Forward” price for any of our programs the Cummings Foundation matches those funds? A little extra goes a LONG way!

Props
Feel free to bring anything that will make you comfortable: a yoga mat, blanket, yoga bolsters or pillow. Wear clothing that allows you to be as calm as possible.

Registration
August Sound Meditation registration for October – December will open soon! There is no September Sound Meditation. Please check back often and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information about our Adult Programs!

Collaborative Programs

Photography, music and art at the Farm! Scroll down to learn more about our collaborative programs.

Collaborative Partners

  • Mass Farm to School
  • Westwood High School
  • The Griffin Museum of Photography
  • Winchester Public Schools
  • Winchester Community Music School
  • Studio on the Common
  • Winchester Public Library
  • Network for Social Justice
  • The New Garden Society
  • Boston Conservancy at Berklee College
  • The Big Picture Art House
  • Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm)
  • Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
  • Arlington Community Education (ACE)

Interested in becoming a collaborative partner? Please contact us with information!

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We collaborate with a number of guest instructors to lead a variety of adult workshops at Wright-Locke Farm! We’re always adding new programs and working with new guest instructors, so keep an eye on new programs. Check out some of our guest instructors here.

Stay tuned! More upcoming workshops may be listed soon! Other programs may include the following subjects: organic gardening and composting; Forest Bathing; seasonal edible and medicinal plant foraging; edible mushroom cultivation; raising backyard chickens and honey bees; wreath-making; and culinary skills workshops emphasizing healthy meal preparation and food preservation using local and seasonal foods.

Email AdultPrograms@wlfarm.org with questions or for more information.

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Looking for our special events listings? Click here!

Kitchen Programs: Interested in learning about cooking programs, please visit here. Thanks for your interest!

Youth Programs: Interested in learning about the after school or summer/vacation offerings for school-aged children, please visit here. Thanks for your interest!

Forest Friends: Interested in learning about our licensed nature-based preschool and forest kindergarten, please visit here. Thanks for your interest!

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Inclusion Policy

Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Is Dedicated To Providing An Inclusive And Welcoming Environment To All, Regardless Of And Not Limited To Race, Religion, Color, Age, National Origin, Military Service, Physical Appearance, Gender Identity Or Gender Expression, Sex Or Sexual Orientation, Or Physical Or Mental Ability Or Disability. We Do Not Tolerate Harassment In Any Form. Please Join Us In Respecting Everyone.