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Nature Matters
A personal connection to nature and the land has the power to transform a child’s life.
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Our Mission
Farrington’s mission is to enhance the well-being of children from low-income communities through a connection with the natural world. Our 75 acres of woodlands, fields and ponds near Boston are dedicated to providing respite and inspiration for children who might not otherwise have this opportunity.
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Nature Heals
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. - John Burroughs
What Farrington is all about
Nature Linc News
New garden beds and a new boardwalk
This past Sunday, June 2nd, a few Farrington staff, board members and some amazing Boston Cares ...
Job Posting for a Lead Counselor for Summer 2013
Farrington is looking for a Lead Counselor to help with our Summer 2013 Program. Do you know ...
Summer 2012 Photo Wrap Up
This year over 800 children visited Farrington. Each child had the chance to spend a day engaging ...
Nature Activities
Getting Kids Outside in the Winter
Last week, 23 campers and 8 staff from Science Club for Girls and the King Community School in ...
Winter Suncatcher
This is a great idea from Mama’s Little Muse. It combines a treasure hunt walk through the ...
Dodgeball with Spongeballs
With all the heat this summer, the crews at Farrington have had to get creative in making games to ...
What Farrington is all about
Farrington’s unique land and buildings are a center for programs that serve youth from low-income communities and that recognize meaningful relationships with the natural world are vital to the healthy development of all children. Working collaboratively with youth-serving programs and similarly committed organizations, Farrington will guide and be a resource for experiences that enhance a connection with nature and provide young people with opportunities to develop new perspectives on the world around them.
Farrington Nature Linc is a project of Farrington Memorial, Inc.
