EVENTS
New Mercies Farms hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Each event is designed to develop connection and enhance relationships. Events may be geared to individuals or the family as a whole.
New Mercies Farms currently offers:
This group meets the 1st Saturday of every month. It is open to any family wanting to attend. It is a family friendly event designed to provide opportunity for interaction and connection in fun ways. Look below for this month theme.
Connection Groups
Children practice coping skills & build resiliency in a disarming, natural setting. Groups of 5-10 children meet weekly or bi-weekly with an adult leader for 1.5-2 hours. Register below if interested in joining a nurture group coming Spring 2019.
Nurture Groups
These events are geared towards adults who want to become more effective in their family relationships. Events will be scheduled throughout the year. Subscribe below to be notified of upcoming events.
Anchor Groups
Upcoming Events
Time is TBDA nurture group is a caring, safe place where structured, purposeful activities are designed to discover and develop strengths. Activities are adapted to fit the specific needs of the children. The overall message of group is "You CAN do it!"
Dec 19, 2021, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMNew Mercies Farms animals & family will be appearing at the live nativity at the Genesis Bible Church. Come meet Jack the donkey, Baby Doll the bottle calf, Thor the sheep & Brewster the goat!- May 02, 2020, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMDiscover the art of fairy gardening by creating a blooming container for your favorite pixie.
Apr 04, 2020, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMCome for a geology lesson about Missouri native rocks. Take a nature walk and chose a pet rock to decorate and take home.
Mar 07, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMJoin us in the woodshop for a make and take wood project to attract birds and bats to your backyard.
Feb 06, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCome join the fun of expressing yourself with creative arts! Make new friends and cool projects. All art will be showcased at the Fine Arts Fair @ Frist Baptist Church of New London on 4/18/20. Classes are free, but space is limited. RSVP 573 406-8968 or online: newmerciesfarms.org.
Feb 01, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSouper Social: Bring a crock pot of your family’s favorite soup, and join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun playing your favorite board games. (Drinks, table ware, and crackers provided-farm tour, and nature walk weather permitting.)
Jan 23, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThis is a fun, interactive class for girls ages 10+. Each session will focus on a different method to build creative expression. No prior art experience necessary. Classes are free, but space is limited.- Jan 09, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThis is a fun, interactive class for girls ages 10+. Each session will focus on a different method to build creative expression. No prior art experience necessary. Classes are free, but space is limited.
Jan 04, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlay "Birdie Bingo"as we nature walk though the farm identifying native birds of the season. Make bird feeder ornaments: 1 to hang outside on a special tree just for birds, and another to take home for your feathered friends.
Dec 07, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLet’s get ready to decorate by making some new ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts to those you love.- Dec 05, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThis is a fun, interactive class for girls ages 10+. Each session will focus on a different method to build creative expression. No prior art experience necessary. Classes are free, but space is limited.
- Nov 07, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThis is a fun, interactive class for girls ages 10+. Each session will focus on a different method to build creative expression. No prior art experience necessary. Classes are free, but space is limited.
Nov 02, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMCome out and meet Tom the Turkey, and create turkey art to celebrate the season.- Oct 17, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThis is a fun, interactive class for girls ages 10+. Each session will focus on a different method to build creative expression. No prior art experience necessary. Classes are free, but space is limited.
- Oct 03, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThis is a fun, interactive class for girls ages 10+. Each session will focus on a different method to build creative expression. No prior art experience necessary. Classes are free, but space is limited.
Sep 07, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLet’s discover the winged beauties found in Missouri. We’ll explore plants that can attract butterflies to your yard, and the benefits butterflies have on our environment.
Aug 03, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMCome wander the creek and explore the variety of creatures that live there.
2019 Connection Groups: Year at a Glance
Jan. 4th-Bless the Birds: Play birdy bingo and make feeders for your feathered friends.
Feb. 1st-Souper Social: Bring a crock pot of your family’s favorite soup, and join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun playing your favorite board games. (Drinks, table ware, and crackers provided-farm tour, and nature walk weather permitting.)
Mar.7th-Bird and Bat House Building: Join us in the woodshop for a make and take wood project to attract birds and bats to your backyard.
April 4th-Rock Talk-Come for a geology lesson about Missouri native rocks. Take a nature walk and chose a pet rock to take home.
May 2nd-Fairy Gardening-Discover the art of fairy gardening by creating a blooming container for your favorite pixie.
June 6th-Hike’n’Grill-Join us for a nature hike and grill out at the farm. Bring your favorite side. (Drinks, table ware, and meat provided)
July 4th-Quill Pen & Ink making-Come discover how our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Make a quill pen and ink to take home.
Aug. 1st-Creek and Critters-Come wonder the creek and explore the variety of creatures that live there.
Sept. 5th-Butterfly Bingo: Let’s discover the winged beauties found in Missouri. We’ll explore plants that can attract butterflies to your yard, and the benefits butterflies have on our environment.
Oct. 3th-Lumberjack Days: Learn to use a 2 man crosscut saw, watch a log splitting competition, and pie cook-off.
Nov. 7th-Turkey Encounter: Come out and meet Tom the Turkey, and create turkey art to celebrate the season.
Dec.5th-Ornament Making: Let’s get ready to decorate by making some new ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts to those you love.