Experiential Learning
A field trip to Snipes Farm is a hands-on extension to classroom learning, where nature is the teacher.
Students, teachers, and parents and learn together on over 80 acres of historic preserved farmland.
Choose a 90-minute or 2 1/2 -hour reservation. We design a custom tour based on curricular needs for PreK through 12th grade. Enjoy lunch and recess on the farm!
Choose your own adventure
With a variety of field trip packages to choose from, you can return to the farm year after year!
90 minute field trips include two lessons, 2.5 hour field trips include three. Additional time at the farm is available for a fee.
Farm Friends
Our most popular lesson! Meet our bunnies, goats, chickens, quail and ducks. Let’s learn about anatomy, daily life and care of these special animals.
Seed to Snack
Journey from seed, to greenhouse, to field, to snack! We’ll use our senses to explore plant shapes, sizes, colors and textures, enjoy herb fragrances and flavors and harvest something yummy to taste.
Ol’ Time Farm Museum
See the horsepower behind our antique carriages, wagons and sleighs! Step back in time through stories and photos to learn about the 7 generations of the Moon/Snipes family who continue to live here and care for this special farm.
Wild Things
Explore the beautiful woodlands through our nature trail. Find local habitats and learn about the life cycle of a tree! A STEM flash challenge can give students a chance to build simple structures in teams.
Busy Bees and Pollinators
Buzz over to our apiary and learn about the amazing life of the bee! Explore the meadow and see this ecosystem of native plants that supports many different pollinators. Three out of every four bites of food are thanks to these critters!
Birds of a Feather
Take a walk through the meadow to our new bird blind! Our property is home to many birds that over-winter and pass through on their annual migrations. Learn about song birds and birds of prey, and their incredible adaptations!
Care of the Earth
We are dedicated to taking good care of the land and waterways! Learn about the life in the soil, composting, native plants, stream projects, and regenerative farming practices that help us to do our part for a sustainable future.
And More!
Is there something special you want to add to the trip? Ask us! Our educators love designing the perfect experience for your group.
Pricing
| 90 minutes (Spring/Fall) | $13 per person |
| 2.5 hours (Spring/Fall) | $15 per person |
| 2.5 hours (Summer) | $15 per person |
| More than 100 students at one visit | $80 large group fee |
Final cost includes children, teachers, program staff, and other chaperones. We recommend large groups break into two or more groups with an overlapping lunch to avoid the large group fee. Berry Field Trips are only available mid July-early August.
Let us know if you would like to stay and enjoy a snack or lunch on the farm and recess at the Barnyard playground. Consider a pizza lunch (not available in the summer):
1 slice of pizza, cider and chips: $6.00 per person
2 slices of pizza, cider and chips: $8:00 per person
Field Trip Rules and Guidelines
- All tours are by reservation only, and must be made in advance.
- Minimum group size: 10 paying visitors.
- Two teachers are admitted free per class of at least 15.
- Parent Chaperones are welcome to be part of the field trip but will be included in final invoice.
- All are welcome! We can adjust a program to accommodate students with special needs. Please specify your groups special needs when placing your reservation and we will follow up with a call to explore the details.
- Bilingual tours are available in Spanish/English.
- We highly recommend students and staff bring a reusable water bottles that they can refill at the farm during their visit to the farm.
- We always hope there will be sunny and pleasant weather. If there is any question about the weather, we will confer the week of to make appropriate plans accordingly. Though we have several covered spaces for activities and to have if needed, we can not host field trips in rain.
- It is essential that students dress properly for the weather. It is always better to have an extra layer than not enough. Sneakers or boots are highly recommended. Please encourage students to not wear their favorite or new clothes.
- There are 4 picnic areas available for your group to enjoy their lunch. We do require every group to take the time to sort their waste into trash, compost and recycling which our staff will demonstrate.
- We want to make your visit to Snipes Farm and Education Center a safe and happy experience. A trip to the farm is a trip to the country! Not all walking surfaces are level, smooth, or paved. Please keep this in mind when preparing your group for their tour.
- If your group is staying longer than the reserved time, there could be an extra charge. ($1 extra per child for each additional hour on the farm)