After-School and Weekend
Nature Enrichment Programs
Junior Farmers Group classes for children, two cohorts: ages 5-8, ages 9-12
Nature Journaling Group classes for children aged 7-12
Hike Club Group hiking for children aged 8-12
Farmer’s Apprentice Individual classes for children of any age
Sundays on the Farm Group meet-ups for parents and their children ages 0-5
Junior Farmers Classes
Get hands on with farm animals and gardening!
Learn about animal care by feeding animals, making sure their shelters are clean and comfy, and relaxing by brushing a goat or snuggling with a bunny. Learn how to grow seasonal fruits and vegetables, digging, planting, weeding, watering, and of course, harvesting.
Sessions are 5 classes, limit of six children per session
5-8 years: Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 9:00-10:00, $175
9-12 years: Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 3:30-5:00, $250
9-12 years: Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 3:30-5:00, $250 ENROLLMENT CLOSED
Junior Farmers will get dirty! Children must wear comfortable clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes or garden boots. Please no Crocs or sandals. Sunscreen is highly recommended (please apply it at home). Hat and work gloves are optional and can be brought from home. Also be sure to bring a water bottle!
Nature Journaling
Connect with nature through art.
Nature journaling is a way for individual children to make their own observations and connection to the natural world, through multi-media art and writing outdoors. Children will be guided in observation and reflection to record magical moments in their own natural experiences, from bugs and leaves to clouds and water.
Children will spend time in the fruit and vegetable garden, with the farm animals, and in the nearby canyons. A variety of media and journals are included in the price.
Sessions are 5 classes, limit of eight children per session
7-12 years: Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 1:45-3:15, $250
7-12 years: Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 3:30-5:00; $250
Jon likes to hike. Jon likes kids. Kids like to hike with Jon.
RHL is located in the foothill neighborhood of the Meadows, and Jon knows the trails. Kids can join Jon on Saturday mornings and safely explore the amazing canyons and crest views above Altadena.
All hikers must wear hiking footwear with sturdy grip. NO CROCS! Hikers should also bring water and a small snack if desired. Back-pack style water (like Camelbacks) are highly recommended for a hands-free hike.
For safety, hikers must stay with the group and be prepared to follow all adult instructions.
Sessions are 5 classes, limit of eight children per session
8-12 years: Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 10:30-noon, $200
Hike Club
Farmer’s Apprentice
Customize your experience—like tutoring with animals!
Get hands on with farm animals, food plants and so much more! Feed, water and care for animals, and enjoy their fun and funny personalities! Spend time in the garden digging, planting, weeding, watering, and of course, harvesting!
Farmer’s Apprentices will get dirty! Children must wear comfortable clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes or garden boots. Please no Crocs or sandals. Sunscreen is highly recommended (please apply it at home). Hat and work gloves are optional and can be brought from home.
Contact Rising Hill Learning below and arrange a time that works for you.
Cost $60 for 1 hour, all supplies and materials provided
Sundays at the Farm
The perfect introduction for the littlest farmers!
Baa, cluck, squeak! Enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and the sounds of farm animals with your little ones on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:00
After meeting the animals, relax in the safe and enclosed play area that has a sandbox, swings, a play structure and kid-sized picnic table. The adjacent building has a kitchenette and bathroom with clean space to change diapers… a! Lynette, the owner, is on hand to show you around and make sure your visit is a safe and relaxing one.
Reserve your spot. We have room for up to 5 families per date (One parent per child on legs required. Sorry, due to terrain no strollers allowed; baby-wearing ok) $30 per adult. Payment due at time of reservation. Cancelation up to 24 hours before visit with refund. Sorry, no refund with less than 24 hours’ notice.
The animals at Rising Hill Learning are fostered... They lost their home in the Altadena fires. Supporting the farm programs helps us offset the cost of caring for them. Thank you for your support!
Read about the Altadena family who saved these animals here.