Come buzz, crawl, and explore with us at Benson’s Pond Cranberry Farm for a special Homeschool “Bog Bug” Day.
Join us on our family cranberry farm in Middleborough (Carver/Wareham line) for a hands-on learning day focused on the bugs that call our bogs home. We grow cranberries using regenerative, nature-friendly practices—farming with nature, just like the bog bugs do.
Tickets: $18 per person | Children 2 & under free
Walk-ins welcome if not sold out (pre-registration recommended)
What’s Included:
Learn about bees, spiders, cranberry weevils, and other bog bugs
Create your own “Bog in a Cup” to take home
Educational bog AND StoryWalk
Family yard games — bring a picnic
Wagon rides around the bogs
JJ’s Ice Cream Truck will be on site for cool treats
Special Guests:
FoxRock BEE Farm — discover why pollinators matter
Ocean Spray Cranberries Agriculture Scientists will discuss the cranberry WEEVI, SPIDERS, and other BOG BUGS. Kids can take a turn “sweeping” the bog to see what they find.
Our Homeschool Day turns the bog into a living classroom—sparking curiosity and connecting children to the natural world. Grab your tickets, pack a picnic, and join us for a fun-filled day on the farm.
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