There’s a place where rescue animals find safety, students discover empathy, and families learn how kindness changes the world. Welcome to the Unity Farm Sanctuary, a home for animals and a hub for education and compassion.
What is Unity Farm Sanctuary?
On the ancestral land of the Massachusett and Nipmuc tribes in Sherborn, Massachusetts is the Unity Farm Sanctuary. A nonprofit animal rescue dedicated to giving lifelong homes to farm animals in need. Since its founding in 2016, the sanctuary has grown into a safe haven for over 250 resident animals including horses, cows, pigs, goats, alpacas, llamas, and feathered friends.
Unity Farm describes it’s mission as “to provide a safe and loving lifelong home for farmed animals, to offer the public unique educational programs, and to promote a culture of kindness and connection”.
You can learn more about their work at www.unityfarmsanctuary.org
From Rescue to Recovery
Each animal rescued by Unity has a story. Stories of hope, resilience, inspiration, and empathy. Like Bob’s, a Holstein Steer who arrived at Unity with a serious infection after no longer being wanted on his farm. Stories like Bob’s remind us that kindness is more than a feeling, it’s an action. Every gentle step taken to heal, save, and care for an animal shows how powerful kindness and compassion can be.
What You’ll Find at Unity Farm
Animal Rescue and Care:
- The sanctuary provides lifelong care for farm animals who have faced neglect or hardship. Each animal receives individualized attention, care, and a chance to thrive.
Live Cams:
- They have live animal cameras where guests can tune in and see resident animals in real time. It’s a fun way for students and families to stay connected from anywhere!
Educational Programs:
- Unity Farm offers Prosocial Education programs for all ages, including The Sanctuary Forest School, LEAP Kids and LEAP High School, which explores ethics, sustainability, and animal welfare. Plus, their virtual tours and classroom visits make learning accessible and engaging for students everywhere.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Kids as young as 10 (with an adult) can volunteer, gain hands-on experience, and earn service hours while making an impactful difference.
Community Impact:
- Thought partnerships with Girl Scouts and local organizations, the sanctuary spreads kindness far beyond its fences. From animal focused programs to plant-based cooking classes, to lifestyle resources, and everyday ways to that inspire compassionate living.
Explore these offerings and more at www.unityfarmsanctuary.org.
Connect Through a K12 Virtual Field Trip
Want to meet Dudley the White Scottish Highland cow or Maxine the llama—without leaving your desk? Our recent K12 Virtual Field Trip brough Unity Farm right to students! If you missed it, you can still experience the magic by tuning into the recording of Unity Farm: Animals and Acts of Kindness. Watch as students from across the country learn about farm animal care, hear inspiring stories, and see kindness in action.
Watch the recording here: Click here to view on YouTube.
Join Us Again on March 11
We’re excited to visit Unity Farm Sanctuary again on March 11! Sign up here to reserve your spot for this upcoming K12 Virtual Field Trip. And, the learning doesn’t stop there! You can sign up for more K12 Virtual Field Trips and keep the virtual learning going!
Bonus Resource for Families:
Want to keep the kindness theme going at home? Download Unity Farm Sanctuary’s animal-themed coloring sheets and add your own creative touch to their rescued residents!
Discover, Learn, and Explore With Us
Sign up for future K12 Virtual Field Trips and discover how kindness can change lives. Visit Unity Farm Sanctuary to learn how you can volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word. Together, we can create a ripple effect of compassion—for animals, for people, and for the planet.
Kindness starts with one small act. Let’s make it count.
