Plucking sweet blueberries at Silverman’s Farm yields a joyful day of exploration, learning, and connection for Carver’s youngest summer campers.
This week, our 5- and 6-year-old campers ventured to Easton, CT, to experience the magic of Silverman’s Farm, a local treasure celebrating its 102nd year. Founded in 1923 by Ben Silverman—who, like Carver’s own namesake, George Washington Carver, had a deep love of plants and gardening—this farm has been a place of hard work, community, and growth for generations.
Ben Silverman was born in New York City in 1898 and moved to Connecticut as a young man, working on cow farms for just a dollar a day. After saving enough money while working at a munitions factory during WWI, he purchased land in Easton and began building the farm that still thrives today on Sport Hill Road.
In the 1970s and ’80s, Silverman’s transformed into the pick-your-own fruit farm beloved by families across the region. Today, it features not only a wide-spread orchard and scenic tractor rides, but also a lively petting zoo filled with friendly barnyard animals and fowl—making it an ideal summer outing for curious young minds.
For Carver campers, the visit was full of wonder. From picking their own blueberries to meeting goats and peacocks, the children had a blast engaging all their senses. Beyond the excitement, the experience encouraged discovery, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for nature and local history.
We are grateful to Silverman’s Farm for welcoming our Carver campers into this special tradition and helping create summertime memories that will last a lifetime.
