Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
Join us at the Baker Park Gazebo for an interactive nature class for kids! Every Friday in May-September, children are invited to become an explorer through active play and discovery time. In partnership with the City of Frederick, Fox Haven will lead a program that encourages children to be curious and find inspiration amid the
Have you been wanting to make your own kombucha or jun but just never found the time so you just kept buying the big bottles in your grocery store produce section for LOTS of money? Fermented beverages are ever so easy to make and even more fun to experiment with. You will learn how to
Summer is the time of sweet wine berries, perfumed elderflowers, and lush forest medicinals. Walking the land, we will keep a keen eye and let the plants guide us on a tour of the wild edibles that can be found at Fox Haven. Meet your teacher, Jason Drevenak! Jason grew up on his family’s homestead
Join us in the herb garden for a hands-on experience picking your own herbs. This monthly offering is designed to introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to harvest up to 5 bundles of herbs that are ripe and ready! A farmer will be onsite to guide
Tour the Garden and tea tasting with Fox Haven staff and learn about the plants that are ripe for harvest. From the ferny plant that made Absinthe to the root that made the first marshmallow to the flower that stops bleeding – we’ll tour the stories and senses that fill our garden. Participants are welcome
Enjoy a presentation led by our beekeeper, Laith Nichols. Learn about the amazing biology and behavior of honey bees, how honey is made, and the importance of all bees and other pollinators in the production of food. This class can is geared towards anyone interested in the amazing world of honey bees! Weather permitting, a
Learn about making your own natural dye using seasonally abundant herbs! This class will inspire you to upcycle and recapture waste for a fun natural project you can show off! Natalie will show you how to prepare a dye bath, dye cloth, and make your own design using all-natural ingredients. After the dye demo, you
Come join nationally recognized bushcraft, primitive skills, and wilderness survival instructor Jason Drevenak and the Fox Haven staff for the summer adventure of a lifetime! Throughout the week, kids will learn about the Fundamental 5: shelter, fire craft, water & food, navigation & rescue signaling. We will explore and practice how to: • Construct an
We had an absolute blast exploring, learning, and growing together during Kid's Week at Fox Haven! From setting up sundials to crossing hot lava, every moment was filled with excitement and hands-on learning. We studied our wilderness skills by making trashbag cordage, practicing tieing knots to put up our tarp shelter, foraging for wild
Taking inspiration from Fox Haven Farm, artist in residency Jillian created some beautiful work exploring cyanotypes, the practice of making sun prints with plants. An exhibition of Jillian's art will be showcased July 1st - 30th at Black Cat Studios (4 W 5th St., Frederick MD 21701). Please join us for a reception and artist
Hapa zome is an easy and fun technique that makes beautiful and colorful designs! You will get to pick plants out of the garden or wilderness of Fox Haven and make a one-of-a-kind botanical cotton cloth print you get to take home! All supplies will be provided but you are free to bring a natural
In this immersive experience, you'll be transported through the history and art of distilling. Then get hands-on to create your very own recipe! A local distiller from McClintock will introduce the art of gin-making through the centuries. You will have the opportunity to sample many styles of craft gins and spirits. Afterward, we'll walk the
In this 2 1/2 hour session, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel, will guide you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Please bring your own yoga mat or lawn chair to rest on during this experience — Continuing in 2023, Fox Haven
Learn about utilizing our relationships with herbs to support our mental health individually and collectively. We will talk about plant allies that may help cope with stress, grief, and anxiety. Ashley is an herbalist at Fox Haven Farm and a clinical mental health counseling graduate student at Hood College. Come sip and soak in some
Wooden utensils are so much more user-friendly on all types of cookware and even more fun to use when made by your hands! Learn to carve a basic spoon from your choice of Black Cherry or Black Walnut using splitting, carving, and sanding tools. Everyone will leave with their own coconut oil-sealed spoon. All materials
Have you ever wanted to cook an entire meal around an open fire or take your BBQ grilling abilities to the next level? This course will teach you how to manipulate fire and cook above, in, and under an open fire pit. The menu will include items such as a protein, potatoes, squash, eggs, and
Join us in the herb garden for a hands-on experience picking your own herbs. This monthly offering is designed to introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to harvest up to 5 bundles of herbs that are ripe and ready! A farmer will be onsite to guide
Tour the Garden and tea tasting with Fox Haven staff and learn about the plants that are ripe for harvest. From the ferny plant that made Absinthe to the root that made the first marshmallow to the flower that stops bleeding – we’ll tour the stories and senses that fill our garden. Participants are welcome
Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in our area, but it can be difficult to search for wild edibles safely, especially without the know-how to identify your findings. In this pop-up foray, we will walk the lands of the Catoctin Watershed scouting for mushrooms with field guide, El McFarland. This class will require walking off
Join Katelyn of Hey Thanks! Herbal Co. as she forages for her favorite spring Herbal First Aid Kit components. There will be lots of plant ID, harvesting, nibbling and creating. You’ll go home with ideas for your own First Aid Kit and a salve to go in it!Plants may include: chickweed, plantain, yarrow, comfrey, burdock,
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Piscataway Conoy Tribe to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. Through Piscataway Eyes is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
Weather Policy
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will be notified 48 hours before the event date about any cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is presumed to take place rain or shine. An alternative venue may be arranged if shelter is required. Please note that refunds are not provided for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org to discuss your absence. Masks are optional during all events. If diagnosed with COVID within 5 days post-class, please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.
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