Field Trips

Field Trip General Info

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• We offer Field Trips to a variety of community-based organizations: public and private schools, home schools, day care centers, preschools, summer day camps, charitable organizations, church groups, clubs, etc. 

• Clean outhouse 

• All attractions are accessible

• Field trips run rain or shine

• Registrations will be booked in the order they are received

• Children must be accompanied by adults while at our farm

• Please wear boots

• Parking is free and easy access for buses  

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We ask...

• Parents and teachers are responsible for supervision of children.  Children should not be allowed to venture on their own

• Be aware of children's allergies and reactions. We are a farm so there are animals, bees, hay and various plants

• Remind students to dress appropriately (boots, raincoats, sweaters, etc)

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Group Rate

There is a 10-person minimum to be eligible for group rate

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• Admission is a donation of $5.00 per student and chaperones ( donations are used to plant more native forbs and grasses for the bison and cover crops for the other animal's pastures)

• Teachers are free
• Field trips are 1-3 hours (depending on the age of the group)

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Extra​

• A heated or cooled shed with chalk boards can be utilized for a lesson taught by the teachers

• A heated or cooled shed is available for lunch 

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Payment

• We accept payments in cash or checks made out to Ashleigh Lerg

• Payment is due prior to the start of activities on the day of your visit

• Farm staff will greet you when you arrive and verify your method of payment and number of guests

 

Plan Your Visit

Visit guide for Toddlers and Preschool Pre-Visit Activities:

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Have you ever been to a farm?
What sounds do animals make?
Look through a farm animal book, and talk about finding real animals at our farm

 

Your children may observe...

Bison in pastures next to the parking lot
Ducks free ranging on the farm
Pigs rooting in the ground trying to find grubs

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Active play opportunities for your child...

Holding the chickens

Visiting and petting our kittens

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**Optional Guided Experiences for you and your child to enjoy...

Hold and pet a baby chick or duckling with adult help

Visit the bison and feed them grass
Feed the hens

Collect eggs

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After your visit...

Using crayons or markers or paints, make animal pictures with your child. Give them opportunity to share their experience

Ask questions such as what do the animals eat
Read more animal books
Sing farm songs together

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Visit guide for Elementary Age Pre-Visit Activities:

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Have you ever been to a farm?
What farm animals can you name and what products come from them?

What do the animals on the farm/ranch eat?   

 

Your children may observe...

Muscovy ducks hunting being pest control (bugs, worms) the farm and the fields
The piglets learning how to root for grubs  

The bison grazing in their pasture

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Active play opportunities for your child...

Holding the chickens

Visiting with our kittens

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**Optional Guided Experiences for you and your child to enjoy...

Visit the bison and possible feed them grass

Hold the ducklings and chicks in the grass with adult help

Go on a egg hunt

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After your visit...

Write a farm story about your favorite animal on the farm

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Visit guide for Middle School and Up:

**Please discuss topics when scheduling the farm visit

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