Field Trips
Our youth programs and field trip opportunities are extremely valuable experiences for the youth and volunteers we serve. While each experience is unique, we weave in themes of healthy eating, cooking, and active living practices into each of our hands-on interactions with agriculture and the natural world. In addition, upon your request, we aim to incorporate themes that are currently relevant to your classroom lessons. Due to the nature of our programs and because of the wild and delicate nature of the farm’s environment, we are able to accommodate only one class/group at a time (35 youth maximum plus an additional 8 adult chaperones).
Discovery Field Trips
One-time farm visits for TK through grade 12
TK and Kindergarten: 9-11:30am (2.5 hours)
Grades 1-12: 9:30am-12:30pm (3 hours)
Organic farming meets academic standards as participants get hands-on experience with agriculture, native plants, healthy food habits, and nature explorations. Field trips include a regenerative farm tour, and seasonal hands-on activities designed to expand student understanding of the local ecosystem and urban agriculture.
Organic farming meets academic standards as participants get hands-on experience with agriculture, native plants, healthy food habits, and nature explorations. Field trips include a regenerative farm tour, and seasonal hands-on activities designed to expand student understanding of the local ecosystem and urban agriculture.
Cost:
Option 1 $500*
- 15 to 25 students
- 6 adults
- Add up to 2 more chaperones for $10 each
- Add up to 10 more students for $20 each
Option 2 $375*
- 8 to 14 students
- 3 adults
- Add up to 1 more chaperones for $10
*Soil Born Farms may be able to offer financial assistance to low-income schools, groups or individuals. Request financial assistance when you sign up. Additional questions can be directed to fieldtrips@soilborn.org
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Exploration Field Trips
Through the Seasons: Series of 4 Farm Visits
Tuesdays 9:30am-1pm
Available for grades 1 through 12
Ranch Exploration Series: Take a journey through the seasons with a series of four field trips spread throughout the school year. Students learn about relevant topics including organic farming practices, planting and tending native and food-bearing plants, animals, local ecosystems, and seasonal eating (featuring fresh snacks from the farm!). Each visit incorporates hands-on tasks in the Youth Garden and beyond. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of regenerative agriculture.
Please bring water and a snack for each student. We will offer a dedicated snack time in the middle of the field trip. If you would like to stay after to eat on site, bring sack lunches.
Cost:
$100 per student
- 15 to 35 students
- 6 adults
- Add up to 2 more chaperones for $10 each per visit
- The Exploration Experience is for groups of 15 or more students only
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Sample Field Trip Agenda
9:30-9:45am Welcoming Circle & Introductions
9:45-10am Safety & Orientation
10-11am Farm Tour, tasting veggies as we walk
11-11:30am Eat a snack and take a break
11:30am-12:15pm Rotate through standards-aligned, seasonal activity stations in the Youth Garden
12:15-12:30 Closing circle and sharing gratitudes
Explorations Only: 12:30-1pm Phenology wheels
Payment
We require payment within 30 days of receiving the invoice. We accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your field trip, please reach out to our team as soon as possible at fieldtrips@soilborn.org or calling our office at (916) 363-9685 ext. 1012.
- If you cancel more than 30 days before your field trip, you will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
- If you cancel with ,strong>less than 30 days before your field trip, you will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
- We do not offer refunds if a student or chaperone drops out after payment is submitted.
Rain or Shine
Soil Born Farms hosts field trips rain or shine. Please prepare your students for being in the elements – layers, hats, boots, sunblock, water bottles, etc. Our education team has created plans for rain or heat that are educational, engaging and fun.
Most of our field trip dates sell out early in the year. We may not be able to reschedule if your group decides to cancel a field trip for weather related reasons.
Toddlers and Babies
Toddlers and babies are not allowed on the farm during field trips. he presence of younger siblings is distracting to both students and adults. Our activities are tailored to the age group of the visiting class. Staff and adults will be busy with students and cannot focus on toddlers and babies. Soil Born Farms invites families with children of all ages to visit the Youth Garden on Saturdays, where everyone can enjoy the designated play areas with adult supervision.
