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Turn Back Time’s mission is to help people recognize nature’s ability to teach and heal. Turn Back Time operates on a 58 acre homestead in Paxton, MA.

This property boasts a Turn Back Time (TBT) is a non-profit nature-based education center located on 58 acres in Paxton, Massachusetts. Our mission at Turn Back Time is to help people recognize nature’s ability to heal and teach with a commitment to offering programs to under-served populations.. We align with this mission through educational programs, nature play, and farm education. We connect p

articipants with nature through thoughtful and engaging programs, blending structured and unstructured exploration of the outdoor world within a welcoming and harmonizing environment. The property has expanded from humble beginnings to now include an active beaver pond, an extensive forested trail system, and a fully functional working farm. The farm includes a barn with classroom space, stables, green house, commercial garden beds, and a milieu of farm animals to interact with. Our in-resident animal friends include a whole clan of chickens (most uniquely named by children!), a horse, pony, goats, and a miniature donkey named MoMo, who all adore attention and care from our students and guests. Together, within our varying programs, we have the opportunity to witness nature’s splendor as it changes throughout the seasons; engaging our imaginations, activating our senses, and deepening our inquiry and knowledge of the natural world through active investigation. Our programs create resiliency as we build a relationship between the learner and the natural world; providing opportunities to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to ourselves. These opportunities in nature give individuals of all ages the time, space, and permission to learn, gain new experience, and grow in confidence and love for themselves, for others, and for this earth we call home.

09/18/2025

✨What was that little flash of light in Gnome Park?! Could it be a fairy? Is that another one?!
All through the forest, as we forage, we almost see them! We whisper into every hole "Fairies, we are building houses for you!"
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At this age children are working on a significant phase in their moral development that deals with discerning fact from fantasy, real from imaginative, and they begin to explore who gets to decide what is real or pretend.

We encourage this individual growth by being playful with the children. Encouraging them to flex their imaginations, look for magic, and play along with the stories they develop.

🍂 What better time than now to do this exploration?! The forest is changing, nature making way for the colder season, small little details that the children notice when given time to. The magic is alive in nature, and in the imaginations of the children. We love taking the time to marvel in their development

🌲Don’t forget Forest Fest is this Saturday! It is a free family event! One of our biggest of the year!!Hope to see you there!

09/17/2025

Obstacle courses aren’t just fun—they’re powerful tools for child development! 🐸🐇🪱

By hopping like frogs, running like rabbits, and wiggling like worms, preschoolers strengthen balance, coordination, core muscles, and spatial awareness.

These playful challenges also support problem-solving, resilience, and confidence—skills that reach far beyond all that fun & laughter! ✨

09/16/2025

🌿🎨 At forest school, even beets become paint!

Our preschoolers explored natural pigments, turning freshly cut beets into vibrant colors for their art.

Beyond creativity, this hands-on process nurtures fine motor skills, sensory exploration, an early understanding of where colors and materials come from in nature and of course pure joy! ✨🍂

09/15/2025

Apple fun with Kinderkamp 🍎

From making homemade applesauce & apple chips to stacking & counting apples on our heads and exploring apple science, our apple curriculum is full of learning and laughter!

These traditions come from our very own Grammie Terry, Miss Katie’s mom, who taught preschool for many years. She has a gift for seeing the underlying needs of children as they grow, and showed us how cooking together weaves in math, science, reading, patience, and joy. Now we carry on her legacy—blending learning with love, one apple at a time. ❤️

09/13/2025

Come find us at Day of Play today ! You might get to hold a baby 🐥❤️

09/11/2025

🪴🌟We are honored to have been selected as the 2025 Educator Grant recipient from the Paxton Garden Club. Thanks to their generosity, we have received a $435 grant to enhance our rain catchment system, making it more sustainable for the farm and the many children and families who learn here.

The Paxton Garden Club’s Educator Grant program supports educational projects that connect students in grades 1–8 with the natural world through food, conservation, landscaping, and wildlife. We are so grateful for their commitment to hands-on, nature-based education in our community.

Thank you, Paxton Garden Club, for helping us grow! 🌱

09/10/2025

🍂 September is all about letting our preschoolers explore the natural world as their classroom! Through daily time outdoors, they are developing early science and math skills, strengthening their motor abilities, and building resilience and problem-solving through hands-on discovery.

Nature-based learning allows children to engage all their senses while fostering curiosity, focus, and a strong foundation for future learning! 🌿

09/09/2025

🍎✨ Nothing says fall like homemade applesauce! Our kinderkampers worked together to wash, chop, blend, and (the best part!) taste their warm, sweet creation. From start to finish, this hands-on activity lets us celebrate the season and learn the joy of making food together. 🍂

These apples were donated from a students family who got them from Davidian’s Farm Market! We appreciate you! ✨

09/08/2025

💛 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us through the Big Y Community Bag Program this August! Together, you helped raise $77 through the sale of reusable bags. 🌟

We are so grateful to be a part of this community and for every single person who chose to give back in such a simple, impactful way. Your support helps us continue to grow, learn, and share nature with our children and families. 🌿✨

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09/05/2025

⛳️ Our annual Benefit Golf Tournament is next month!

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors *Cornerstone Bank, Safety Northeast Insurance Agency, & Fidelity Bank* for helping us make this event possible! 🌿🏌️‍♀️

There’s still time to register for our Annual Benefit Golf Tournament—secure your spot today and help us reach our $15,000 goal! ⛳

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09/02/2025

🌿✨ First day magic!
Our Forest & Farm Preschool, Kinderkamp, Afternoon Explorers and Homeschool program kicked off with new friendships, creative crafts, and forest walks.

During these first few weeks, our biggest focus will be making connections in class and becoming familiar and comfortable with our spaces and routines! 🌈

Here’s to a season of growth, laughter, and learning together in nature! 🌱💚

Address

250 Marshall Street
Paxton, MA
01612

Telephone

+19787603707

Website

http://www.tbtinc.org/

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