Our Mission

Turn Back Time’s mission is to help people recognize nature’s ability to teach and heal with a commitment to offering programs to underserved populations.

THANKS TO YOU FOR THE RESULTS WE HAVE ACHIEVED!

With your help we have exposed children to

45,000+

hours in nature and hosted over

3,500+

volunteer hours!

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OUR PROGRAMS

Preschool

Preschool

For children ages 3-6 yrs old September through June Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our preschool is a blend of Nature Preschool, Forest Kindergarten, and Place-Based [...]

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Homeschool

Homeschool

Turn Back Time’s homeschool program is an exploratory nature-based experience for children ages 4-12. Nature provides rich context for students to participate in an emergent science curriculum in our outdoor [...]

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer Camp at Turn Back Time! Our property contains a working farm, nature playground, beaver pond and an extensive trail system. We believe, and research confirms, that play is essential [...]

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Family Farm Time

Family Farm Time

Please check our Events Page for visit dates and registration information. Family Farm Time September and May 4-week series on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rain or shine! [...]

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Critter Catchers

Critter Catchers

We do more than just catch critters! Critter Catchers is an after-school enrichment program. This program series will run in the Spring (April through June from 3:30-6 p.m.) and Fall [...]

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Adult Programming / Professional Development

Adult Programming / Professional Development

Turn Back Time offers professional development for educators and adult workshops for groups. Turn Back Time takes our mission very seriously and would like to help other educators understand the [...]

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OUR CAUSES

Feed a Goat!

Feed a goat for month or a year.

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Feed a Horse, Pony or Donkey!

Feed a horse, pony or donkey for a month or a year

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General Support & In Memoriam

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Turn Back Time (TBT) is a non-profit nature-based education center located on 58 acres in Paxton, Massachusetts.

Who We Are

Our mission at Turn Back Time is to help people recognize nature’s ability to heal and teach. We align with this mission through educational programs, nature play, and farm education.

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Meeting the Needs

Research confirms that spending time in nature reduces stress and promotes physical, psychological, and emotional health. In terms of early education, an outdoor classroom without walls provides natural accommodations for all children to learn in successful ways, without limitations.

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Who We Serve

We provide individuals of all ages and abilities access to nature here at Turn Back Time. This connection benefits our wellbeing mentally, physically, and emotionally.

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Our Team

Our staff at Turn Back Time are all experienced and compassionate educators, coming from different backgrounds and experience to align with our mission of connecting people to nature. We follow staffing guidelines mandated by the state of Massachusetts.

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