Farmyard Field Trips

​Contact us to create a field trip that fits your students and curriculum. Visit the farmyard for an animal- and agriculture-focused experience, or combine your visit with the San Dieguito Heritage Museum for a day that brings local history to life.

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Led by former teacher Ms. Natalie, field trips can be customized to support your grade level, curriculum, and learning goals.​

Farmyard Field Trip Agenda

Approx. 2 Hours

Welcome & Garden Free Play (15–20 minutes)

Students arrive and ease into the day with hands-on exploration in our garden area:

• Worm Viewing Station: Observe our composting friends up close

• Mud Kitchen: Cook up some farm “recipes” using imagination and soil

• Plant Watering: Help tend to the garden with real watering cans

• Loose Parts Play & Garden Games

A great time for students to decompress and connect with nature while groups assemble.

Guided Farm Animal Tour (30–40 minutes)

We begin our interactive tour with introductions to our beloved animals:

• Meet the Chickens: Learn fun facts and their role on the farm

• Visit the Goats: Friendly and funny- discussing safety, horns, animal traits

• Pig Trick Show: Watch our clever pig Sweet Pea perform a special trick

• Animal Education: Engaging facts and Q&A throughout the tour

Garden Station Rotations (30–40 minutes)

Students rotate through hands-on learning and creative activities in small groups:

• Bunny Meet & Greet: Up-close, gentle interaction with our fluffy friends

• Farm Art Project: Create a take-home piece using natural materials

• Free Choice Activities: Mud kitchen, nature play, and garden exploration

Note: Activities are tailored to the age group and season.

Miniature Horse Encounter (10–15 minutes)

In small groups, students get the opportunity to:

• Pet our rescued miniature horses

• Learn about equine care and communication

This is a one-on-one, quiet experience guided by staff for safety and connection.

Closing: Snack or Second Activity (15–20 minutes)

Groups reconvene to wrap up the visit:

• Farm Snack (Optional):

• Hard-boiled chicken and quail eggs (if no allergies)

• Seasonal fruit 

• Alternative Option or lesson

• Additional hands-on activity or story time

Departure & Goodbyes

We finish with a story, short reflection or goodbye discussion, allowing students to share something they learned or loved.

Program Costs:

$250 for up to 15 participants 

$390 for up to 30 participants 

Participants include students, teachers, parents, and siblings.

A $100 deposit is required to save the date

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Program Details:

Available Tuesdays & Thursdays

Start times: 9am, 10am, 11am, or 12pm 

2-hour long duration  

Larger groups may be split into multiple days

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Bringing a big group? We love big groups!
Groups of 30+ students—such as an entire grade level—can take over the ranch for a Ranch-Wide Field Trip, rotating through hands-on stations throughout the farmyard and museum.

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Want to bring the whole school—and turn your field trip into a fundraiser?

Ask us about our Living History Days, where students become part of the experience while helping raise money for their school.