CURRENT EVENTS TATTERSALL FARM
2023
2023
February 11, 2023 Tattersall Farm Hike
In partnership with Greenbelt Essex County's Land Trust Tattersall Farm Trustees will be hosting a hike at the farm & Johns Woods.
See dates below for all the available hikes through Greenbelt.
In partnership with Greenbelt Essex County's Land Trust Tattersall Farm Trustees will be hosting a hike at the farm & Johns Woods.
See dates below for all the available hikes through Greenbelt.
July 27, 2023 Tattersall Farm to Table
PAST EVENTS TATTERSALL FARM
September 10 & 11 9AM to 3PM Sheep Dog trials - 2022
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Tattersall Farm Sheep Dog Trial
NEBCA/USBCHA Novice Trial on September 10 & 11, 2022 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Admission/Donations Accepted Rain or Shine This event will feature top New England herding dogs and their handlers from Maine to New Jersey guiding sheep through a set course on the farm grounds. The sheep dog trial format: Handlers and their dogs test their partnership and skills while steering three or four sheep around a timed course that represents the demands and needs of everyday farm work. The course consists of a gather/outrun, lift, fetch, drive and pen. Each run will be judged for quality stockmanship, accuracy/most direct line and obstacle completion. The sheep will be placed 100 to 300 yards from the handler. The dog will bring the sheep to the handler and expected to guide the sheep around a course as quietly and consistently as possible. Each run will be judged. The handlers volunteer to take turns explaining what goes on during and between runs over a public address system. The handlers understand their role in promoting and educating individuals about working herding dogs and readily interact with the spectators answering their individual questions. While watching the trial and during the lunch break, spectators will be invited to explore the grounds and walk the trails at Tattersall Farm. The Farm was owned and operated by the Tattersall Family for a substantial portion of the twentieth century. The surviving family member, Mary Alice Tattersall, died in 1999, and in her will she entrusted her family’s 150-acre farm to the City of Haverhill. The Farm has been maintained in as close to its original condition as possible. The Tattersall Farm Charitable Foundation Trust is obligated to preserve the Farm, to protect its wildlife and conservation interests. Trustees are also dedicated to informing and educating the community. The Farm offers nineteenth century plantings, working hayfields, rolling meadows, and wooded paths used for walking, jogging, and cross-country skiing. Due to conservation restrictions DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY unless registered for the trials. Any questions please feel free to contact Farms Contact Page - https://www.tattersallfarm.com/contact.html |
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May 22, Sunday 3-5 p.m. Nature Walk - 2022
Spring Wildflowers at Tattersall Farm
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Tattersall Farm, 542 North Broadway, Haverhill, MA
Walk Leader: Boot Boutwell, teacher-naturalist
Suggested Donation: $10?
Spring has arrived and the wildflowers are back. Come experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property in Haverhill. We expect to see several mid-spring flowering plants in the fields and woods. The walk will focus on the identification of spring wildflowers as well as other cool plants which don’t happen to be in bloom just now. In addition, we’ll discuss some fun and interesting natural history and lore about the plants we see.
The walk will be led by Roland “Boot” Boutwell, a freelance naturalist who has been teaching botany classes and leading nature walks for over 20 years for a variety of organizations including The Trustees of Reservations, Arlington Community Education, The Winchester, MA public schools, Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, The New England Wild Flower Society and The Massachusetts Audubon Society
Spring Wildflowers at Tattersall Farm
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Tattersall Farm, 542 North Broadway, Haverhill, MA
Walk Leader: Boot Boutwell, teacher-naturalist
Suggested Donation: $10?
Spring has arrived and the wildflowers are back. Come experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property in Haverhill. We expect to see several mid-spring flowering plants in the fields and woods. The walk will focus on the identification of spring wildflowers as well as other cool plants which don’t happen to be in bloom just now. In addition, we’ll discuss some fun and interesting natural history and lore about the plants we see.
The walk will be led by Roland “Boot” Boutwell, a freelance naturalist who has been teaching botany classes and leading nature walks for over 20 years for a variety of organizations including The Trustees of Reservations, Arlington Community Education, The Winchester, MA public schools, Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, The New England Wild Flower Society and The Massachusetts Audubon Society
April 3, Sunday 12 p.m. Beekeeping - 2022
October 17, Sunday 10 a.m. Nature Walk -2021
CANCELLED - September 11, Saturday & 12, Sunday NEBCA/USBCHA Novice Sheep dog trial
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - 2021
Sunday August 21 @ 10 am Bird Walk *
Tattersall Farm will be hosting a Bird Walk at the farm. All ages are welcome.
Sponsored by the Haverhill Public Library.
Note: event can be cancelled due to high heat or rain.
Tattersall Farm will be hosting a Bird Walk at the farm. All ages are welcome.
Sponsored by the Haverhill Public Library.
Note: event can be cancelled due to high heat or rain.
Friday June 23 @ 10 am Story Time*
Tattersall Farm will be hosting a story time at the farm. All ages are welcome.
Sponsored by the Haverhill Public Library.
Note: event can be cancelled due to high heat or rain.
Tattersall Farm will be hosting a story time at the farm. All ages are welcome.
Sponsored by the Haverhill Public Library.
Note: event can be cancelled due to high heat or rain.
Sunday June 13 - 12pm to 3pm Animal Rescue Event
Tattersall Farm will be participating in an Animal Rescue event to help area rescue groups to find loving homes for various animals.
If you or your group would like to participate please contact Trustee Betty Curtain 978-374-8579
Tattersall Farm will be participating in an Animal Rescue event to help area rescue groups to find loving homes for various animals.
If you or your group would like to participate please contact Trustee Betty Curtain 978-374-8579
Sunday June 11 - 9am to 11 am Nature Walk
SUMMER WILDFLOWERS AT TATTERSALL FARM
Come experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property 542 North Broadway on Sunday, July 11 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Participants will learn some basic wildflower identification characteristics, as well as some fun and interesting natural history and lore about the plants we see. The walk will be led by Roland “Boot” Boutwell, a freelance naturalist who teaches classes and leads nature walks for a number of conservation-minded organizations.
$10 Donation will be greatly appreciated. Walk will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
SUMMER WILDFLOWERS AT TATTERSALL FARM
Come experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property 542 North Broadway on Sunday, July 11 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Participants will learn some basic wildflower identification characteristics, as well as some fun and interesting natural history and lore about the plants we see. The walk will be led by Roland “Boot” Boutwell, a freelance naturalist who teaches classes and leads nature walks for a number of conservation-minded organizations.
$10 Donation will be greatly appreciated. Walk will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
Sunday May 23 - 2pm to 4pm Nature Walk
The Week of April 20 - 23
Tattersall Farm will be participating in a virtual camp for the kids.
For questions or more information please contact Melissa Drake at programs@buttonwoods.org
To register http://buttonwoods.org/HCT-Virtual-Camp.html by April 11, 2021
Tattersall Farm will be participating in a virtual camp for the kids.
For questions or more information please contact Melissa Drake at programs@buttonwoods.org
To register http://buttonwoods.org/HCT-Virtual-Camp.html by April 11, 2021
Saturday March 20 2021, Backyard Bee Demonstration
Have you ever wanted to start your own Beehive?
The Trustees of Tattersall Farm, 542 North Broadway, and Frank Valadao of Soney Bees LLC of Haverhill, are hosting a Backyard Beekeeping demonstration and information session on Saturday, March 20, at 11 a.m. This will be an introduction to beekeeping. Topics will include how to find a good location for your hive, how to assemble the hive, and how to install a package of bees or 5-frame Nuc. Information on maintaining and feeding honey bees, harvesting the bees, and preparing hives for winter will also be included. Frank is an avid local beekeeper and sells his products locally at 274 Lincoln Avenue. His website can be viewed at www.soneybees.com.
Group size will be limited on first-come, first-served basis per state COVID guidelines at the time. Participants will meet at 11 a.m. at Tattersall Farm in the area near the red chicken coop building. Waterproof boots are suggested. In the event of inclement weather, the demonstration will take place on Sunday, March 21. This event is offered as a free, educational community event. Donations will be gratefully appreciated.
Have you ever wanted to start your own Beehive?
The Trustees of Tattersall Farm, 542 North Broadway, and Frank Valadao of Soney Bees LLC of Haverhill, are hosting a Backyard Beekeeping demonstration and information session on Saturday, March 20, at 11 a.m. This will be an introduction to beekeeping. Topics will include how to find a good location for your hive, how to assemble the hive, and how to install a package of bees or 5-frame Nuc. Information on maintaining and feeding honey bees, harvesting the bees, and preparing hives for winter will also be included. Frank is an avid local beekeeper and sells his products locally at 274 Lincoln Avenue. His website can be viewed at www.soneybees.com.
Group size will be limited on first-come, first-served basis per state COVID guidelines at the time. Participants will meet at 11 a.m. at Tattersall Farm in the area near the red chicken coop building. Waterproof boots are suggested. In the event of inclement weather, the demonstration will take place on Sunday, March 21. This event is offered as a free, educational community event. Donations will be gratefully appreciated.
PAST EVENTS TATTERSALL FARM
2020
2020
New date Sunday October 25th 9am
PAST EVENTS AT TATTERSALL FARM
2019 *
2019 *
On Saturday & Sunday September 14th - 15th
New England sheep herding trials are coming to Tattersall Farm on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. Come join us watch the sheep in action. For details or questions call 978-374-8578.
New England sheep herding trials are coming to Tattersall Farm on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. Come join us watch the sheep in action. For details or questions call 978-374-8578.
* If you have an idea or want to host an event please contact the Tattersall Organization using the contact form
Past events
2018
On Sunday September 9th 12 Noon - 5PM
Tattersall Farm Day on Sunday, September 9, 2018, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Rain date will be Sunday, September 16 for detailed information click <Here>.
Tattersall Farm Day on Sunday, September 9, 2018, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Rain date will be Sunday, September 16 for detailed information click <Here>.
On Saturday June 2nd 10AM
The Haverhill Garden Club will host a summer planter workshop
The Haverhill Garden Club will host a summer planter workshop
On Saturday May 12th 10AM
Haverhill Garden Club will be hosting a herb garden workshop
Haverhill Garden Club will be hosting a herb garden workshop
On Saturday April 28th 9:30AM
World Tai Chi and Quigong Day will be hosting an event
Rain Date May 12
World Tai Chi and Quigong Day will be hosting an event
Rain Date May 12
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On Saturday April 21st 8:30AM to 1PM
Thank you to the Earth-day clean up crew who came to the farm.
The farm looks great.
There weren't many of us but with a little elbow grease and some horse power a lot of clean up and mulch spreading got done!
On Saturday April14th 9AM to 3PM
Merrowhawke Nature School will be hosting a Tracking workshop
We’ll be on the lookout for track & sign across the diverse forest and fields. Track and sign can include mammal sign, bird sign, and bug sign with plenty of opportunities to ID local plant life.
The goal is to bring people together in the spirit of learning more about our natural world.
Tracking Workshop is open to everyone, ages 16 + for more information and to sign up click <here>
Merrowhawke Nature School will be hosting a Tracking workshop
We’ll be on the lookout for track & sign across the diverse forest and fields. Track and sign can include mammal sign, bird sign, and bug sign with plenty of opportunities to ID local plant life.
The goal is to bring people together in the spirit of learning more about our natural world.
Tracking Workshop is open to everyone, ages 16 + for more information and to sign up click <here>
Past events
2017
2017
OPEN HOUSE
Christmas at the Farmhouse
Open House & Gingerbread House Contest
December 2nd and 3rd, 2017
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tattersall Farm
$5 per Person & Kids Under 12 Free
Hay Rides from noon to 2:30 Sat. and Sun.
Horses Mike and Mark Love Carrots and Apples!
The Trustees of Tattersall Farm will host an open house at the Farm. The public is invited to visit the house to experience a New England Christmas as it may have been celebrated during the 1950s when the Tattersall's were in residence at the Farm. They will also have a rare opportunity to learn about New England farm life and its cultural and historical influence on the City of Haverhill. Christmas centerpieces donated by local florists will be raffled and visitors will vote on our display of gingerbread houses.
Additional information, have question on our events, or suggestion for an event please submit using our contact form and/or email your ideas or questions to kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
Christmas at the Farmhouse
Open House & Gingerbread House Contest
December 2nd and 3rd, 2017
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tattersall Farm
$5 per Person & Kids Under 12 Free
Hay Rides from noon to 2:30 Sat. and Sun.
Horses Mike and Mark Love Carrots and Apples!
The Trustees of Tattersall Farm will host an open house at the Farm. The public is invited to visit the house to experience a New England Christmas as it may have been celebrated during the 1950s when the Tattersall's were in residence at the Farm. They will also have a rare opportunity to learn about New England farm life and its cultural and historical influence on the City of Haverhill. Christmas centerpieces donated by local florists will be raffled and visitors will vote on our display of gingerbread houses.
Additional information, have question on our events, or suggestion for an event please submit using our contact form and/or email your ideas or questions to kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
Tattersall Trustees would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to our generous donors for this event!
Tim Jordan - $100.00
Haverhill Bank - $100.00
Brian Dempsey - $100.00
Dole, Childs & Shaw - $100.00
Beaton Management - $100.00
Hortense Burton - $100.00
Thomas Sullivan - $100.00
Dr. Sam Amari - $50.00
Pentucket Bank - $50.00
Peter Carbone - $50.00
Paul Accardi - $50.00
Joseph LeBlanc - $50.00
Stephen Galinsky - $50.00
Tim Jordan - $100.00
Haverhill Bank - $100.00
Brian Dempsey - $100.00
Dole, Childs & Shaw - $100.00
Beaton Management - $100.00
Hortense Burton - $100.00
Thomas Sullivan - $100.00
Dr. Sam Amari - $50.00
Pentucket Bank - $50.00
Peter Carbone - $50.00
Paul Accardi - $50.00
Joseph LeBlanc - $50.00
Stephen Galinsky - $50.00
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Gingerbread House Contest
Maura Custer won the amateur category
and
Sophia Najuch won junior category
Way to go ladies!
Maura Custer won the amateur category
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Sophia Najuch won junior category
Way to go ladies!
Tattersall Offers Nature Walks
On Sunday November - 5th 2 p.m. to 4p.m.
Come explore the beauty of Tattersall Farm, 542 North Broadway, Haverhill, on Sunday, November 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. to enjoy our wildflowers and shrubs as they prepare themselves for winter. We’ll focus on winter weeds, those hardy wildflowers whose persistent skeletons decorate the late season landscape, and deciduous shrubs that have lost their leaves. We’ll learn how to identify these plants and discuss how they have been used historically by native Americans, colonials and modern folk. Walk will be led by naturalist Boot Boutwell. Boutwell teaches and speaks at the New England Flower Society and Massachusetts Audubon Society, Appalachian Mountain Club, Arlington Community Education, and numerous other organizations. Participants will experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property and also learn some natural history and lore. A $5 donation is suggested.
Additional information, have question on our events please submit using our contact form and/or suggestion for an event please email your ideas or questions to kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
On Sunday November - 5th 2 p.m. to 4p.m.
Come explore the beauty of Tattersall Farm, 542 North Broadway, Haverhill, on Sunday, November 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. to enjoy our wildflowers and shrubs as they prepare themselves for winter. We’ll focus on winter weeds, those hardy wildflowers whose persistent skeletons decorate the late season landscape, and deciduous shrubs that have lost their leaves. We’ll learn how to identify these plants and discuss how they have been used historically by native Americans, colonials and modern folk. Walk will be led by naturalist Boot Boutwell. Boutwell teaches and speaks at the New England Flower Society and Massachusetts Audubon Society, Appalachian Mountain Club, Arlington Community Education, and numerous other organizations. Participants will experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property and also learn some natural history and lore. A $5 donation is suggested.
Additional information, have question on our events please submit using our contact form and/or suggestion for an event please email your ideas or questions to kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
Tattersall Offers June Nature Bird Walk
On Saturday July 22nd - 8 a.m. to 9:30
Audubon Bird Walk at Tattersall Farm with Dave Williams, Joppa Flats Education Center birding guide and Brookline Bird Club President.
In an hour and a half of roaming the Tattersall Farm Property, Dave Williams will introduce participants to the birds that have been nesting on the property, looking for the adults and any fledged young that are still begging to be fed. With Dave’s guidance, the group will check some of the nest boxes that have been used this summer by resident species. Any later broods of chicks that remain will be cataloged, and nests of birds that have fledged young will be identified and recorded. Dave will explain best management practices for nest boxes, and discuss how Mass Audubon is supporting birds that nest in fields around the state.
A $5 donation is suggested.
On Saturday July 22nd - 8 a.m. to 9:30
Audubon Bird Walk at Tattersall Farm with Dave Williams, Joppa Flats Education Center birding guide and Brookline Bird Club President.
In an hour and a half of roaming the Tattersall Farm Property, Dave Williams will introduce participants to the birds that have been nesting on the property, looking for the adults and any fledged young that are still begging to be fed. With Dave’s guidance, the group will check some of the nest boxes that have been used this summer by resident species. Any later broods of chicks that remain will be cataloged, and nests of birds that have fledged young will be identified and recorded. Dave will explain best management practices for nest boxes, and discuss how Mass Audubon is supporting birds that nest in fields around the state.
A $5 donation is suggested.
Tattersall Offers June Nature Walk
On Sunday June 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Have you read poet James Russell Lewis’ poem “What is so Rare as a Day in June?” Learn how beautiful a June day can be when Tattersall Farm hosts Roland “Boot” Boutwell, a freelance naturalist, to lead a nature walk on Sunday, June 11, at 3:00. Boutwell teaches and speaks at the New England Flower Society and Massachusetts Audubon Society, Appalachian Mountain Club, Arlington Community Education, and numerous other organizations. Participants will experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property 542 North Broadway and learn some basic wildflower identification characteristics, and also learn some natural history and lore. A $5 donation is suggested.
On Sunday June 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Have you read poet James Russell Lewis’ poem “What is so Rare as a Day in June?” Learn how beautiful a June day can be when Tattersall Farm hosts Roland “Boot” Boutwell, a freelance naturalist, to lead a nature walk on Sunday, June 11, at 3:00. Boutwell teaches and speaks at the New England Flower Society and Massachusetts Audubon Society, Appalachian Mountain Club, Arlington Community Education, and numerous other organizations. Participants will experience the pleasure of taking a leisurely walk through the meadows and forests at the beautiful Tattersall Farm property 542 North Broadway and learn some basic wildflower identification characteristics, and also learn some natural history and lore. A $5 donation is suggested.
WORK SHOPS:
On Saturday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m.
Fran Poirier of the Haverhill Garden Club, will teach participants how to create an herb pot. The group will make custom herb pots that will be perfect for Mother’s Day giving!
On Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m.
Christine MacMillan of Cottage Gardens will be offering a workshop on making Memorial Day planters or window boxes. The group will create colorful arrangements for display at cemeteries or homes.
A variety of herbs and plants will be available for sale, but potting soil and fertilizer will be provided by the Farm. Participants should bring a 12” to 14” pot.
A $5 donation is suggested to attend these workshops. In the event of inclement weather, workshops will be cancelled.
On Saturday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m.
Fran Poirier of the Haverhill Garden Club, will teach participants how to create an herb pot. The group will make custom herb pots that will be perfect for Mother’s Day giving!
On Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m.
Christine MacMillan of Cottage Gardens will be offering a workshop on making Memorial Day planters or window boxes. The group will create colorful arrangements for display at cemeteries or homes.
A variety of herbs and plants will be available for sale, but potting soil and fertilizer will be provided by the Farm. Participants should bring a 12” to 14” pot.
A $5 donation is suggested to attend these workshops. In the event of inclement weather, workshops will be cancelled.
Earth Day Clean Up
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS (pictures below)
Tattersall farm 2017 City of Haverhill Earth Day Clean Up (April 22nd) was a great success and the farm has a new coat of mulch!
Tattersall farm 2017 City of Haverhill Earth Day Clean Up (April 22nd) was a great success and the farm has a new coat of mulch!
Tattersall Farm 542 North Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832-12222