We are sailing
through autumn, and enjoying all the great flavors of the season. We hope you can make it out to our next
delicious Pathfinder Produce fresh fruits and veggie market at the Village
Commons this Thursday, between 1 and 5 p.m.
We’ve got some great New York State grown produce, including our
Pathfinder Hoop House items, that you may share with your family.
At this time of
year, many folks visit our area apple orchards and pumpkin farms as fun
outings. These excursions build lots of
great memories for the kids when they are older, and it’s a great way to enjoy
time outside. In her blog entry below,
Maura Iorio, our Senior Director of Education at Pathfinder School, recalls a
fun day her class spent on the farm.
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Last week, Mrs. Iorio's and Mrs. Moffitt's class went on
a pumpkin picking adventure! Although it's always sad to say so long to summer,
there's no denying the magic of fall. Colorful leaves, crisp and cool weather,
and of course--pumpkins galore!
The great thing about having Hoop Houses on campus, where
we grow our very own organic produce, is that our students can practice
important skills before heading out into the community. Our class harvested
pumpkins from our Pathfinder pumpkin patch and delivered them to our Enrichment
Department to be used as decorations around the Village!
Once we got the hang of finding and picking the best
pumpkins, we headed to Cullen Pumpkin Farm in nearby Richfield Springs. We
hiked through the “U-Pick” fields to find pumpkins that were perfect for
carving, painting, and pies! As a bonus we got to explore the corn maze and
enjoy the interactive play area. It was the perfect autumn outing! 
Our class can't wait to work on fine motor skills while
carving, engaging in sensory play while scooping out the gooey seeds, and
trying some new and healthy pumpkin treats made from the pumpkins we picked!
Happy October!
Maura (and Lori)
