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Farm Field Trips

Bring your school group for a fun, educational farm field trip. We offer pumpkin, Christmas, and spring tours! There are lots of hands on activities to do on the farm, including: visiting animals, hayrides, farm games, play areas, and other physical activities.  This is a working farm, so make sure you and your students dress appropriately. Please wear closed toed shoes.

Join us for Farm Fun Field Trips!

Bring your class to the farm for an educational experience including 3 rotations: *hayride + the life of a CHRISTmas tree- from planting, to care, to growing *farm games to simulate farm work (and fun!) and teach teamwork *story time + optional snack We also have a great place to sit and eat a bite! We have a few picnic tables as well as plenty of area to spread out blankets for sack lunches and hungry kiddos before heading back to school!

Field trips all begin at 10:00am.

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Contact Us About a Field Trip

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You can call us at 903-253-3143 and leave a message or fill out the form below.

Here’s what we need to know

• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Name of the school
• Number of students/Grade
• Requested Date

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• Contact Name * First Last
• Name of school
• Number of students and grade
• Date you would like to come?
• Other comments or questions

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Piney Acres is 73 acres of explorable fun and we are excited to share it with your group! School tours can be scheduled any time throughout the year and include your very own expert farm guide to keep on-hand for any and all questions! Each tour includes a guided wagon ride through the tree fields with tons of educational facts (adjusted to meet state curriculum criteria for each age group).

We also allow time for guests to enjoy the peaceful, fresh air and the natural beauty of a farm setting. Free play in our Exploration Area is a great opportunity to see all of the beauty Piney has to offer!

We provide free and ample parking, indoor or outdoor picnic areas (sack lunches can be brought and stored inside our store) and indoor restroom facilities with handicap accessibility. Guided tour times are 9:30-11:30am or 10am-Noon. Lunch & free play (if applicable) will follow the guided portion of our tour and will last for approx. one hour. Due to the high demand of our tours, we ask that all tour requests be made at least two week before desired date!

Christmas Field Trip

Join us for a special Christmas Field trip at Piney Acres Farm. Click below for more information!

Pricing & Reservations

Pricing:  

Minimum is 25 students OR $200 per field trip.

Teachers receive complimentary admittance.

Adult Chaperones are required based on class size.

Call us at 317-326-1700 or reach out via our registration form to book your field trip. Please note that the registration form is a request only. Deposit and date confirmation MUST be completed at least two weeks prior to trip in order to guarantee date.

Field Trips are non-refundable unless cancelled by the farm.

Field Trip Deposit:

Non-refundable $50 deposit is  due two weeks  prior to the event. In the event of cancellation due to weather, we will reschedule. Before making deposit please confirm date desire with the farm. NO EXCEPTIONS!

A written agreement will be emailed or mailed for signatures and date. Please sign and return with the deposit. The balance is due in full on date of trip. There is a $50 late fee assessed for all payments made AFTER departure from farm.

Themed Field Trip Options

1. spring field trip.

$10 per Child $6 per Parent

Learn all about the lifecycles of spring! From plants to animals, this unique tour allows students to learn through hands on experience! Students will complete all tree planting steps, learn about and mine for rocks/minerals and learn about and feed our beloved barnyard friends.

2. Anytime Field Trip

$8 per Child $6 per Parent

Enjoy fresh farm air ANY TIME with this educational, fun tour. Learn all about our farm, the things we grow, the animals we raise and SO MUCH MORE! This specific tour does allow for more “free play” than normal. Gem Mining and Animal Feeding are also included in this tour.

3. Fall Field Trip

$9 per Child $6 per Parent

FALL in love with this fun, seasonal tour. Learn about all things harvested on the farm, including pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn. Each student will pick out a pie pumpkin, shuck some corn, learn about and mine for treasure at our Gem Mine and feed our barnyard friends.

ALL TOURS RUN FOR TWO HOURS AND INCLUDE A 30 MIN. WAGON RIDE, GEM MINING, ANIMAL FEEDING AND FREE PLAY IN OUR EXPLORATION AREA. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR GROUP PLANS ON BRINGING A SACK LUNCH.

*These are basic starting packages and can be customized/edited to fit your party needs! We are ALWAYS able to work with you to make your fall party SPECTACULAR!!

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with requests/questions/concerns @ (317) 326-1700 or [email protected]*

After submitting your registration you will be redirected to pay your deposit online. You registration is not fully submitted until this deposit is paid. After we receive your deposit, we will contact you to confirm your tour date and time.

Field Trip #1 (Spring ONLY)

$10.00 per child $6.00 parent*

Planting a tree (if trees are available), Hayride, Gem Mining, Feeding the Animals & Playground time.  Approx. 3 hours

Field Trip #2

$8.00 per child $6.00 parent*

Hayride around the farm, Gem Mining, Feeding the Animals & playground time.  Approx. 2 hours

Field Trip #3 (Fall Only)

$9.00 per child $6.00 parent*

Hayride to pumpkin patch, Pick a Pumpkin, Gem Mining, Feeding the Animals & Playground time.  Approx. 2 ¼ hours

*Teachers and Teacher aides are Free

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Book a Field Trip

Thank you for your interest in booking a field trip to our farm.

Each group gets to take a hayride tour of the farm, learn what it takes to grow Christmas trees and pumpkins and finally pick cannonball pumpkins to take home. Your group will also get to play in the kids’ zone which includes Pumpkin Slingshot, jumping in the inflatables, playing on the tire mountain, slide and sandbox. We have other games, too including giant Checkers, Connect 4 and Tic Tac Toe.

Please fill out the form below.

Field trip request form.

Your Name (First, Last)

Your Organization Name

Number of Attendees Picking Pumpkins (Minimum Fee of $250/group or $10/person)

Message (What date(s)/time(s) are you requesting?)

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Photography Options

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We at Santa’s Farm love to see casual photos of our wonderful guests shot in our scenic location, and we appreciate being tagged on social media.  Cell phone photos are always welcome.  However, the large amount of requests for staged photo shoots on our farm, both by professional photographers and by families wishing to get a scenic Christmas card photo, engagement photos, or maternity shots, has created the need for us to put in place strict photography policies and options.  Without such policies, staged photos cause congestion in busy locations and negatively impact the experience of all paying guests.  Anyone violating these policies in the judgement of our management team may be asked to leave the farm immediately without a refund.  We appreciate the hundreds of professional and amateur photographers who abide by our policies, and we will not allow any exceptions to our policies out of ignorance or willful disregard.  

Regardless of whether the person with the camera is considered a “professional photographer” or is accepting compensation for the photos, any photos staged in one location for more than 30 seconds and/or including props (such as tree decorations, signs, and blankets), wardrobe changes, or photography equipment (including tripods, reflectors, lights and camera bags with extra lenses) are considered a photo shoot and require the proper pass as described below.  The amount of daily passes is limited.

Photography Pass – The pass is purchased by the person holding the camera to take photos in the pumpkin patch or Christmas tree field.  Times are a one hour block or discounted three hour period.  Weekend and Peak Day passes are $45/hr or 3 hours for $100, and non-peak Weekday passes are $20/hr or 3 hours for $50.   Passes must be purchased in advance on the ticket site.

Number of passes limited per entry time; time begins upon entry check-in

Passes become available when ticket sales open for that date.

To increase time, purchase an additional pass at the next entry time.

Passes may not be available on all dates and at all entry times.

Guests participating in the shoot must purchase admission for the same date and entry time.

The Photo Pass allows the holder to bring additional photography equipment and small props onto the farm for shots in the pumpkins or trees.  Props and equipment are limited to what may be carried through the gate in one trip.  Santa or other costumed characters are not permitted.   Since we will be open to the public, pumpkins may not be moved and the movement of other guests to keep them out of your shot may not be restricted.  Buildings and areas of the farm not open to guests are off limits for photo shoots.  All guests must be out of the tree field 30 minutes prior to closing time or prior to the time of sunset, whichever is earlier.  Admission for each client must be purchased in advance online to guarantee entry.   Keep the pass visible at all times, as our staff will circulate to check for it.  The photographer is responsible for directing the clients to his/her location.

For more flexibility and a more professional environment free from the visiting public, consider participating in our Professional Photographer Days.

2023 Professional Photographer Days – November 4 & 5.  Reservations are now open.

Professional photographers are invited to use the Christmas tree field and farm facilities for Christmas family portraits on these special event dates for one low site fee.

One site fee, unlimited clients.

  17 acres of Christmas tree field available; several photographers scheduled per event.

  Five hour time slots – $150

  One photographer per booking

  Staff on hand for welcoming clients and directing them to your location.   

If you are a family interested in booking with one of these photographers, please visit our Facebook page and search for the posts with photographers commenting with open dates.  Book with the photographers directly.

Field Trips on the Farm

2023 Field Trip Options

Self-guided Group Field Trips will be available select dates in October and in December. Field trips may book to arrive at 10:00 or 11:30. A typical stay is 2-3 hours. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the visit.  Groups may stay until the farm closes on the day of their visit. However, outside food is not permitted after 1:00.  To view dates, visit our Calendar.

Field trips include the following activities:

• A Tractor-pulled Hayride through the Christmas tree field
• Jolly Acres Free Play – giant slide, mazes, giant bounce pillow, barrel train ride and much more
• Jack’s Barnyard Farm Animal Zoo – Interact with a variety of farm animals.
• Lunch Area  – Field trip groups may bring a lunch onto the farm to eat at our picnic tables.
• Self-guided Farm Education

Add-ons that may be purchased separately:

• Feed for the animals Rubber duckies for the pump duck race

Horse rides and zip line are not available during field trip hours.

If you would like to bring several classes with chaperones, we recommend reserving your time as soon as you can pick a date.  Groups of 15 or more booking and paying together will receive $1 off of the admission price.  Public schools may request a deferred payment.  Tax exempt groups will be accommodated. To request a deferred payment or tax exemption, email [email protected] before  purchasing your tickets.

Group Options

Group Discounts –  Groups of 20 or more may  Contact us for a discount coupon code good for $2 off the regular online price per Pumpkin Patch ticket and $1 off per Christmas ticket.  Tickets must be purchased online in advance and altogether.  Not applicable for haunt tickets or other special events.

Birthday Parties –  When we are open to the public, we have a partially shaded picnic area outside of the farm gates that may be used for cake and presents on a first come, first served basis.  The area has four picnic tables.  Outside food is permitted in that area, but not inside the farm gates.  Guests must clean up the area when they are finished, and may not leave coolers or belongings on the tables.  Any items left will be removed, and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.  We are unable to provide storage for cakes or cold items, and electricity is not available.  Admission may be purchased in large quantities for groups of 20 or more at the reduced group ticket price for that day (see Group Discounts above).  We can provide wristbands upon request for you to distribute to everyone for whom you have purchased admission so that they may enter and leave the farm freely.  Contact us for more information.

Birthday Party options are not available when we are closed for the season.

Corporate Events –  We are not currently hosting private large group events.  Large groups are welcome to visit when we are open to the public and may be eligible for the Group Discount.

Special Offers

The Autism Pledge – Children with autism often love the sights and sounds at Santa’s Farm, but sometimes they may find the atmosphere overwhelming.  Our pledge to these special families – If your child with autism is not tolerating the stimuli at the farm well, return to the front entry gate within the first hour of your visit for a complete refund of your family’s admission for that day.

Military Discounts for Christmas Trees – Show your military identification at checkout to receive 10% off the purchase of one Christmas tree.

COVID-19 Protocols

Have more time during the week this year? Take a family outing and build memories at our farm walking around in the great outdoors! Take a break from e-learning (this would count as PE), or a work from home break.

Wagon rides will be available 7 days a week. Many people find this to be a part of their tradition. Weekdays will be less busy than a weekend. Feel free to visit inside to receive your free hot chocolate or purchase other drinks, donuts, fudge, wreaths, or other merchandise.

We will have additional picnic tables outside at which you can enjoy your drinks or snacks. No inside seating this year.

We are committed to keeping your family, our family, and our employees safe.

There remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present, and we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed. Regular sanitizing, access to sanitizer and hand washing, and daily health checks of our employees are just some of the precautions we are taking.

Our Promise

• We will continue to do our very best in safe sanitation with all our employees and staff.
• All staff will complete daily health screenings before starting work.
• We will regularly sanitize all rides and contact surfaces.
• Hand sanitizer or hand washing stations will be available throughout the grounds.
• Protocols will be established to help maintain social distances between groups of people.

Your Promise

• Wear masks inside all buildings, on wagon rides, and whenever you are not able to maintain social distances with people not in your immediate group.
• Wash and sanitize your hands regularly during your visit.
• Follow social distancing guidelines.
• If you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 14 days or have any symptoms of COVID-19 (including fever, cough, or shortness of breath) DO NOT ENTER our business.
• Any person with underlying medical conditions or who are immune compromised should NOT ATTEND.

Be Safe. Be Responsible. Have Fun.

We are not responsible for any injury, sickness, or damages as a result of entering or participating in any of the experiences on the farm. By voluntarily visiting our facility you assume all risks.

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Field Trip Reservations

Educational school tours, enjoy a winter field trip to the christmas tree farm, mid-november and december field trips weekdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Each tour is tailored to fit the ages of the students, taking into consideration the skills they have been exposed to in their school curriculum.

Your students and chaperones will:

• Be greeted at the buses upon arrival
• Learn about different aspects of Christmas tree farming and agritourism
• Enjoy a wagon ride while learning what the farmer does to ensure a nice looking Christmas tree
• Explore how nature plays a part in tree production
• Learn about environmental issues
• Discover how we use parts of trees to make wreaths & garland and how to make bows for our decorations
• Receive a cup of hot chocolate and a donut inside our heated barn

$5.00 per student

FREE teachers, chaperones & bus drivers

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About Your Visit

Your group of students will be divided into 2 large groups if there are more than 40 visiting the farm at one time. One half will complete the outside portion of the tour first, finishing in the tree barn. The other half will begin inside and finish with the outside learning portion. Inside the heated barn, students will be divided into 4 smaller groups to travel between the four stations.

Please remind students to dress for the weather. The outside tour will take 30 - 40 minutes to complete.

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Field Trip Programming 

Whether you are a traditional school or a homeschool group – Students visiting Learning Tree Farm will enjoy exploring our barns, garden, wooded trails, and Century House in a hands-on and interactive way that meets state standards for life and plant cycle lessons through the following activities:

• Visiting with our sheep, pigs, ponies, goats, cows, ducks, chickens, and more
• Seeing what is growing in our teaching garden and sampling a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs
• Hiking in our woods and fields; take a special trip to the tire swing and observation deck
• Visiting the Century House – an 1800’s era farmhouse
• Playing on the tractors in our outdoor play area as well as climb, balance and explore our nature playscape.
• Bringing a lunch or snack to enjoy in our covered picnic shelter

Programs are held rain or shine. Make sure students have dressed appropriately for the weather and outdoor activities.

Cancellations must be made 14 days in advance of the scheduled program or you may be responsible for 25% of your field trip cost. If possible, your visit may be rescheduled for another date.   Summer Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance or you will lose your deposit.  If possible, deposits may be transferred to another date.  If we cancel your program due to severe weather, we will attempt to reschedule a date convenient to both parties at no additional cost.

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Spring on the Farm

Education staff guided , developed for prek – fifth grade.

What new animals are at Learning Tree Farm this year? Spring on the farm is a great opportunity to bring your students for a day to a beautiful outdoor classroom. Our friendly livestock will be ready for visitors, including lambs, kids, chicks, piglets, and more!   Our tasting garden is designed to have fresh vegetables ready to taste, touch, and smell in every season and spring brings us lettuce, spinach, peas, and other delicious cold-weather crops.

  Students will learn about the life cycle of a plant and will get to plant a flower of their own to take home. Emphasis is on the growth of plants and animals as we kick off a new season at the farm!

Cost: $10 per student and for chaperones.

Teacher admission is always complimentary!

Summer Farm Adventures

Develop ed for pre-k to fifth, mixed school-aged is permissable.

Summer brings warmer weather, fresh vegetables in the garden, and extra time to enjoy all that the farm has to offer!  In addition to our popular hands-on stations, children will run a farm-themed obstacle course and create a summertime craft to take home.

Deposits are $70 per group. Any remaining balance m ust be paid on the day of the visit.

Autumn on the farm, education staff guided,   developed for prek – fifth grade.

Fall means pumpkins, cooler weather, and an opportunity to see the farm as we prepare for winter. Students will play our popular Pumpkin Scramble Game and choose a pumpkin to take home. Gross motor skills are emphasized as children jump over hay bales, swing on ropes, take a turn on the tire swing and run across our 10-acre hayfield. 

As with all our field trip programs, hands-on activities are emphasized throughout your visit as you meet our calm, friendly livestock, taste, touch, and smell the fall vegetables and herbs and hike our wooded trail. (There is a tire swing in the woods that is a popular destination!)

Cost includes a pumpkin for each child!

The Ohio Pioneer Experience

Live the history of ohio during the 1800s .

Program offered in the Spring and Fall Only

DEVELOPED FOR THIRD-FIFTH GRADE

Hands-on activities throughout the day will give the students a sense of farm life for Ohio pioneers as they work with our staff at multiple stations. Students will use authentic 19th-century tools, including corn shellers, wheat grinders, and washtubs. They will also discover Ohio’s Native American influence through the story of “The Three Sisters”, grinding corn, and hiking through the woods to find Indian symbols. As a special treat, students will make their own butter!

As with all staff-led field trips, we will visit with our calm, friendly livestock as we discuss their importance to the survival of the pioneers and their importance in our lives today. We will also taste, touch, and smell the vegetables in our gardens as we again compare the gardens of the 1800s with gardens today.

Homeschool Days

The Farm hosts Homeschool Days, a day especially for homeschooler’s in our community. Themes will vary but are always full of hands-on fun for a wide range of ages.

As with all our regular field trip programs, hands-on activities are emphasized throughout your visit as you meet our calm, friendly livestock, taste, touch, and smell what’s going on in our gardens and hike our wooded trail. (There is a tire swing in the woods that is a popular destination!)

( Homeschool groups of 12+ students are always welcome to schedule their own privately guided field-trip day )

Cost: $10 per student 

$8 per adult, 2 years old and under are free!  

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CLICK HERE to join us Friday, June 7th from 10am-1pm

Stories Alive

Developed for second – fifth grade, can accommodate k-first grade with adjustments.

Come visit the Learning Tree Farm where stories really come to life! Whether it’s your book club, homeroom class, grade level or an all-school-read, see the farm as you never have before, through the eyes and ideas of some of your favorite stories. This field trip experience will provide a unique look at the characters and themes of your chosen title while visiting all of our favorite farm spots along the way. We are always looking for new Stories Alive titles to add to our library, so please reach out to us if you have an idea for a book that isn’t listed below but would really come “alive” on the farm!

Stories Alive Library Titles Ready to Choose From…

Charlotte’s Web, BY: E.B. White

Marty McGuire Digs Worms, BY: Kate Messner

The Birchbark House, BY: Louise Erdrich

Would you like the Farm to come to you?

Visit the ltf comes to you page for more information.

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field trips

  Field trips available for pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Special Education groups of all ages.

Join us between November27th and December 8th for a fun filled field trip experience.

Cost for students, parents and chaperones is $8 and must be collected in advance.  Two teachers per class and bus drivers are free.  

Students will be able to

make an ornament

ride the train

pick a classroom tree

have a snack and 

play on playground

other amenities

Picnic Tables are available with advance notice.

Train can accommodate wheel chairs.

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Field trips.

It’s time to plan for your winter class trip!!

We are taking reservations for classes that would like to visit our Christmas Tree Farm LLC.

Weekdays Only. Days are limited, so please call Paul directly at the number listed below.

• Visits start with a tractor drawn “ covered wagon “ ride through our fields followed by hot chocolate, near the warmth of our fire pits.
• Each child will receive marshmallows to toast, a goody bag with color book, crayons, candy canes, and a special Christmas tree ornament.
• NEW !!! VISIT OUR FARM ANIMALS EVERY DAY
• Tree Maze -Larger and more difficult than last year
• Each class will receive a choice of a Live Christmas Tree to take back to your school to plant, or one of our beautiful , Decorated 12 Inch Wreaths.

SOMETHING NEW !!! When classes register for a visit, each child will receive a $5.00 coupon , for their family to use toward the purchase of 1 tree and 1 wreath, at our Farm.

Cost is $10.00 per child and/or adult. A minimum of 10 (ten) is required

Admission is waived for any children experiencing financial hardship.

Please have everyone dress warm because the entire visit is outside.

Have a great Christmas Season !!

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At Dull's tree farm we love encouraging things to grow! Help plant the seeds of knowledge in your students with a hands-on lesson on a real, working tree and pumpkin farm!

Your students will love their day of play out in the open air learning about how pumpkins grow, the life cycle of a plant, and more! We will take a wagon ride through the farm and visit the pumpkin patch!

2023 Fall Field Trip Pricing $9.00 per Student and Adults -- pricing includes one pie size pumpkin per student 1 Teacher and 1 Paid School Teacher's Aid free per field trip.

2022 Winter Field Trip Pricing $6.00 per Student and Adults 1 Teacher and 1 Paid School Teacher's Aid free per field trip. 20 person minimum ($120) Homeschool groups need to pay for all attendees. One adult can be counted as a teacher.

Dates and Times

Schools: Fall Field Trips: Start October 5 and will be every Thursday and Friday until the end of October. Designed for Grades Kindergarten through 3rd Grade If you are preschool, we recommend checking out our homeschool day. You will arrive on the farm based on the booking time you choose and enjoy the farm until 12:30. All field trips must depart the farm by 12:30 to allow time for us to reset to open to the public at 1:00 p.m. If you plan to stay when we are open to the public, you will need to pay our regular admission fee to do the field trip and attend the Pumpkin Harvest activities.

Homeschool Groups: September 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Winter Field Trips: Winter Field Trips: Tuesday - Friday December 5-15 Winter Field Trip Times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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Please register online to schedule your field trip or contact us at (765) 325-2418!

Fall Field Trips Details

Learn on the farm with one of our field trip guides in 2023.

You will arrive on the farm based on the booking time you choose and enjoy the farm until 12:30. All field trips must depart the farm by 12:30.

What will you learn:

Groups of 30 will be paired with one of our field trip guides. You will take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch where you will learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin and walk through our corn maze while you learn about corn and the products made from corn.

Standards: K.3.2, K.3.3 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5 2.3.1, 2.3.2 3.3.1

**Please have your group divided into groups of 30 for when you arrive. We will have 4 groups of 30 for each tour guide.

9:00 a.m. Schedule: You will arrive at the farm at 9:00 a.m. Please plan to arrive as close to this time as possible to ensure your field trip starts on time.

• Arrive at 9:00
• Lessons from 9:15 to 10:15
• Playtime at 10:15 until 10:45
• Lunch 10:45 until 11:15
• Pick Pumpkins from 11:45 to 12:15
• Depart the farm by 12:30

10:00 a.m. Schedule: You will arrive at the farm at 10:00 a.m. Please plan to arrive as close to this time as possible to ensure your field trip starts on time.

• Arrive at 10:00
• Lessons from 10:15 to 11:15
• Lunch 11:15 to 11:45
• Playtime 11:45 to 12:15
• Pick Pumpkins from 12:15 to 12:30

10:15 a.m. Schedule: You will arrive at the farm at 10:15 a.m. Please plan to arrive as close to this time as possible to ensure your field trip starts on time.

• Arrive at 10:15
• Play from 10:20 to 10:50
• Lunch from 10:50 to 11:20
• Lesson from 11:20 to 12:15

There are locations on the farm to eat a sack lunch and enjoy most of our activities. *The big slide is not open during field trips.

We will have our Trading Post open for shopping.

Fall Field Trip Pricing $9.00 per Student and Adults -- pricing includes one pie size pumpkin per student 1 Teacher and 1 Paid School Teacher's Aid free per field trip.

*NOTE: All field trips must depart the farm by 12:30.

Want to add a box lunch for your group to your field trip? Reach out to On the Go Meals . They are located less than 2 minutes from the farm.

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About the Tour

Fall Tours last approx. 2 Hours.

Winter Tours last approx. 1.5 Hours.

**This does not include unloading and loading of the school buses or if you decide to stay for lunch.

Fall Field Trips Include:

• Visit our fuzzy farm animals
• Discover the wonderful life of a pumpkin
• Pick your very own pie pumpkin from our pumpkin patch
• Take an exciting wagon ride
• Explore our corn maze
• Learn about how corn grows and the products that come from it
• Take a Ride on our Tube Slide

Each class will receive one class pumpkin.

Winter Field Trips Include:

• A Story in the Stone Cabin
• Lesson on the life-cycle of a pine tree
• Take an exciting wagon ride to the trees and learn why we celebrate Christmas
• Playtime in the 1888 Barn

Educational Standards & Supplements

Indiana State Standards touched on during our fall field trips. K.3.2, K.3.3,1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 3.3.1

Most of the field trip will be outside. Please, make sure all students wear appropriate clothing and shoes. It is also a good idea for each student to bring a bottle of water, especially on warm days. Rain coats and ponchos are also a good idea to bring along if there is a chance of rain.

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How to Pick Out The Perfect Christmas Tree

When it comes to Christmas trees, you're either a fresh or artificial tree person. Taking the family out to the tree farm can be a fun holiday tradition, but it can also be confusing to try and figure out which trees are good and which aren't. With these tips and tricks, you'll be bringing home the best Christmas tree in no time.

One of the best parts of the Christmas season is sitting back and enjoying a beautiful Christmas tree filled with lights, ornaments and presents tucked beneath it. While a lot of people tend to go with artificial trees these days, there are a lot of folks out there who make it a family tradition to pick out their own Christmas tree every year. If you're new to buying fresh Christmas trees, you might be wondering - How do you pick out a good one? Below are a couple of tips to help you pick out the perfect Christmas tree for your home.

What type of tree should you get?

Most Christmas trees are either spruce, pine, fir, cypress or cedar, and there are several types of each. The most popular Christmas tree in the United States is the Scotch pine. Douglas and Noble firs are also popular, but they are typically larger in size. Spruce tend to have sharper needles.

Be prepared before you go

Before you head out to get your tree, clean the area where you plan to put it. Measure the height, width and depth and write it down. Bring a tape measure with when you buy the tree to make sure it will fit in your space.

Find the perfect tree

Once you find a tree, complete this three-step process to make sure you have the best, fresh Christmas tree:

• Check for freshness: When you bend the needles on a fresh fir tree they'll snap, on a fresh pine they will bend.
• Ensure the needles are secure: Reach into the middle of the tree and grasp a branch, slide your hand out toward you. If you bring a lot of needles with you, pick another tree.
• Check for uniformity: Look all around the tree for discoloration. Variations in color can signal a future of dull gray spots.

When it's time to raise your tree at home, have a nice strong stand that can hold water to keep your tree from drying out. Three points of contact is the absolute minimum for a tree, four is much better. Before mounting your tree, cut a half-inch off the bottom of the stump. Then lift the tree into the stand, as opposed to attaching the stand to the tree. Doing this allows you to see which direction the tree may lean. If your tree is still unbalanced, wedge small pieces of wood between the stand and the trunk to balance it. Then your tree is ready to decorate.

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Ploshchad revolyutsii - «magical ice theater».  , pushkinskaya square – «cozy time»  , novopuskinsky square – «the gingerbread village»  , kuznetsky most - «gallery of magical fir trees»  , gogolevsky boulevard - «bethlehem star».  , tverskaya square – «european christmas fair»  , stoleshnikov lane -  «warm time»  , moscow current events.

Moscow in miniature Would you like to see the central part of the largest city model that will enter the Guinness Book of World Records? You have an excellent chance to do it till the end of 2015 in All-Russia Exhibition Centre VDNKh. We belive that an architecture model of Moscow (Moscow in miniature) performed at a scale of 1:400 is really worth seeing.

Russian Impressionism Museum Art-buffs are welcome to visit the Russian Impressionism Museum, which opened its doors in Moscow on the 28th of May. The exhibition hall is located on the grounds of the former “Bolshevik” confectionery factory grounds.

Robostation in VDNH If you are interested in everything connected with robots you should certainly attend one of the most curious interactive museum called Robostation, situated in All-Russia Exhibition Centre VDNH. Here visitors of all ages have a great chance to get acquainted with modern robots, take part in different activities, enjoy technopark, chemistry show and show of dancing robots.

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19.06.2019 — 15.09.2019 Shchukin. Biography of a Collection. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts presents one of the most prominent collections of European Modernist art, encompassing the most important artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The Shchukin exhibition includes masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gaugin, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and other masters.

18.05.2019 — 19.05.2019 Moscow Museums Night 2019 In 2019 in Moscow Museums Night will be held on May 18. Hundreds of urban cultural spaces will be open until midnight, and some until morning. Many galleries and museums have prepared special programs with free guided tours, concerts and master classes. 2019 year in Russia has been declared as the Year of the Theater, therefore many events will be devoted to the history of the theater.

16.03.2019 — 18.08.2019 Ilya Repin exhibition All art admirers are welcome to the New Tretyakov Gallery to see a large-scale exhibition of works by Ilya Repin. He was the most renowned Russian realist artist of the 19th century.Please be aware that tickets for the exhibition can only be bought in advance and are not sold on the day of the visit at the box office.

18.01.2019 — 23.02.2019 Primeval Russia Photo Exhibition One of the most interesting photo festivals opened its doors to the visitors of all ages in CHA (Tsentralny Dom Hudozhnika). The exhibition uniting more than 500 works is devoted to Russian nature. The project “Primeval Russia” was organized by the enthusiastic photographers, documentary directors, cameramen, travelers and scientists. These talented people wanted not only to share the most fascinating views of our country and reveal some interesting facts about wild animals but also to draw visitors' attention to the main theme - relationships between man and nature.

31.10.2018 — 20.01.2019 East: Another Beauty Exhibition 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the State Museum of the Oriental Art. The State Museum of the Oriental Art is the only cultural center in Russia specializing in the storage, study and popularization of the eastern peoples' culture and art.

13.10.2018 — 14.10.2018 Moscow is behind us 1941. The military-historical festival Did you know that Borodino Field was not only the location of the Battle of Borodino during Napoleoinic Wars but also the place of a severe clash between the Soviet and German forces in 1941? Join the festival of military reconstruction where the events of the WW II will come to life.

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Christmas gift guide to Moscow surroundings

Visitors from America and Western Europe might be surprised to discover that Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7th. That’s because the Russian Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar. After the end of the Soviet Union, some Russians have begun celebrating Christmas on December 25 in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. But many Russians still observe the tradition of fasting on January 6th, breaking the fast with a large feast on Christmas Eve after the first star has appeared in the sky.

During the Soviet era, Christmas and religious traditions were banned in Russia. Santa Claus was replaced by Ded Moroz, or, Grandfather Frost, an old man with a long white beard who would bring gifts to children on New Year’s instead of Christmas. According to Russian tradition, Ded Moroz is accompanied by his granddaughter, Snegurochka, the Snowmaiden, who helps him on his journey to give presents to children.

Although the tradition of having a Christmas tree, known as a yolka in Russian, was also banned during Soviet times, Russians got around this by having New Year’s trees from which they hung homemade decorations. Today, the restrictions of the Soviet Union have faded into history, and during the Christmas season visitors to Russia can even purchase Christmas ornaments in the shape of matryoshka dolls, or religious icons that depict nativity scenes.

Heading counterclockwise around the Golden Ring this holiday season, northeast of Moscow, your first stop will most likely be the city of Vladimir, home to some of Russia’s most striking churches and cathedrals. The Vladimir region is known for its fine crystal. Stop by the Crystal, Lacquer Miniatures, and Embroidery Museum ( 2 Bolshaya Moskovskaya ) for an overview of traditional crafts before visiting the gift shop in the museum to browse the crystal selection. Vladimir Chic ( 2 Dvoryanskaya ) also sells local glass and crystal work.

Typical souvenirs are also for sale in Vladimir’s old town, especially by the Golden Gate, a triumphal arch and defensive tower that is one of the last-remaining parts of the wall that once surrounded ancient Vladimir and a sure stop on any tour of the Golden Ring.

Just 63 kilometers from Vladimir lays the nearby city of Gus-Khrustalny , the ‘Crystal Goose,’ also home to a rich glass and crystal making tradition. You can visit the glassmaking factory in Gus-Khrustalny and buy gifts ranging from plates and vases to decanters, or visit the outlet store back in Moscow ( 4 Ilyinka ) just east of the Kremlin.

North of Vladimir, you’ll arrive in Suzdal, one of the Golden Ring route’s more tranquil towns. Suzdal boasts a number of small bazaars and stands outside the main tourist sites where visitors can purchase local honey mead, called medovukha, along with traditional crafts, like a pair valenki, or Russian woolen boots, which make an ideal Christmas gift for friends and family back home. The shopping stands outside Suzdal’s Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life ( Ul. Pushkarskaya ) are also highly recommended. Market Square ( Torgovaya Pl ) houses a number of shops where visitors can search for arts and crafts.

Following the Golden Ring north of Suzdal, many tours will stop in the city of Kostroma, a former trading outpost on the immense Volga River. One of the city’s highlights is the Museum of Linen and Birchbark ( 38 Tereshkova ), where visitors can view exhibits on traditional Russian crafts woven from flax and bark. A gift shop in the basement sells tablecloths, napkins, baskets, linen dolls, and traditional clothing typical of the region.

South from Kostroma, stop in the city of Rostov-Veliky for enamel jewelry, a craft which allows artists to produce small paintings on metal that are then fired to produce a thin glaze over the image. Rostov became famous for its tradition of enamel work. Today, visitors can purchase rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and jewelry boxes in the gift shop of the Rostov Enamel factory ( 3 Borisoglebskoye Highway ).

While you’re in Rostov, visit the House of Crafts ( 16 Vtoraya Tolstovskaya Naberezhnaya ) for local pottery and the Souvenirs shop ( 5 Ul. Kamennyi Most ) for ushanka hats—Russian fur caps with earflaps—paintings, and samovars for tea lovers.

The last two stops on a tour of the Golden Ring are the cities of Pereslavl-Zalesskiy and Sergiev Posad. Pereslavl is most famous for its embroidery work, available at the Art Salon ( 12 Ul. Sovetskaya ) along with souvenirs made of wood and stone. Nearby Sergiev Posad is considered the place where Russia’s matryoshka dolls were first invented, and was the chief production center of the dolls before Soviet times. Visit the city’s Toy Museum ( 123 Pr. Krasny Armii ) to get a better sense of the birthplace of one of Russia’s most recognizable toys, then head over to the market alongside the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius—one of the city’s most important sites—to load up on matryoshka dolls, painted eggs, and icons before going home.

If you’ll be in the Golden Ring during New Years, the city of Vladimir hosts an impressive Christmas fair, with an iceskating rink and performances by local artists, in the main square ( Sobornaya Pl ). In most other Golden Ring cities you’ll find similar events in the center square as Christmas nears.

Most shops and markets in the Golden Ring are open year round. If you’re coming to Russia for a short period of time, whether in winter or summer, consider a trip to this stunning part of the country, and bring an extra bag if you plan to go shopping for Christmas gifts.

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If your family is searching for a fresh experience, consider a farm stay.  Here are five places where your crew can collect eggs, milk a goat or get their hands dirty in the garden:  

Weatherbury Farm. PA.

Give your kids the chance to hand feed ( from a bottle ) baby lambs and toss grain to the free ranging chickens. By joining in these morning chores and learning about organic farming, they can earn the “Official Weatherbury Farm Kid” designation. Discover how the owners of this 100-acre, idyllic spot near Pittsburg, focus on using integrated techniques to manage their sustainable farming operation. You’ll stay in historic buildings and of course, dine on farm-fresh taste treats.

Contact: www.WeatherburyFarm.com . 

Mary Jane’s Farm. Moscow, ID .

Check into a stylish wall tent on Mary Jane Butters’ farm and the worries of the world will melt away. Gather your own eggs for breakfast. Pick vegetables you’ll enjoy for lunch. Visit the library housed in a barn. Burn calories helping out with farm chores. Relax in the outdoor living room area nestled in a grove of plum trees. Go for a hike or play cards or board games. Later get clean in the outdoor tub or showers.

Contact:  888-750-6004; www.MaryJanesFarm.org . 

Leaping Lamb Farm. Alsea, OR.

Stow your technology and get to know this charming farm, the animals and the folks who run this 40-acre homestead in Oregon’s Coast Range. Enjoy a leisurely family breakfast in your cozy cabin that includes local eggs ( yep, right from the farm ) and other fruits, breads and cereals.  Find your way to the orchard to pick apples, pears or plums. Lend a hand in the greenhouse and garden or learn about raising lamb and Heritage turkeys.  Visit the horses, admire the peacock and make time for a hike or bike outing on neighboring trails. 

Contact: 877-820-6132; www.leapinglambfarm.com    

Pagett Farm. ME

Your kids can pal around with the pigs, goats, chickens and ducks and learn about organic farming. Gather the family to help out with the chores on this 63-acre spread or simply relax and enjoy the natural environment. Check out the starry night sky before falling asleep inside the luxe platform tents, each decked out with braided rugs and colorful quilts.  Consider a visit to nearby lakes for kayaking, swimming or canoeing. Also, Acadia National Park is within an hour and a half drive.

Contact: www.PagettFarm.com  

The Inn at Celebrity Dairy. Raleigh, NC . It's an eight-room, Greek-Revival farmhouse an hour southwest of Raleigh, rewards early risers: At 6 a.m., the five dozen goats are milked, and soon after, guests dig into award-winning cheese and eggs from the inn's free-range chickens.

Contact: www.CelebrityDairy.com.

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Friday, March 20, 2020

2020 csa and market bucks.

• You pay just $240.  You receive $276 total value, including $36 on a gift card
• 12 weeks long 
• Mid-July through September
• Pickup: currently still at the Pullman Farmer’s Market on Wedensdays.
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2019 getting growing, tuesday, february 13, 2018, csa is ready to roll.