Samantha and Nicki Lutschaunig of Edgartown visit alpaca with Sara Hernandez-Lutschaunig, their cousin from Costa Rica. —Photo courtesy of Barbara Ronchetti

Every Saturday and Sunday morning in February, Island Alpaca will offer their Alpaca Discovery Class to Island residents free of charge. Normally the program costs $25 per person. Visitors will meet the entire herd, including three cria (baby alpaca), and participate in barn chores, feeding, and walking the alpaca. Classes begin at 9:30 am and go until 11 am. Participants younger than 10 years of age should come with an attending parent/guardian. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. For reservations and more information, call 508-693-5554 or visit islandalpaca.com.