Farm Field Trips

Be “udderly” amazed by the fun of farm life. Students roost on oversized nests, read “moo-ving,” fun stories, learn about the compost cycle and the power of the wind.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve a program.

  • Bonner farm, photo by Chip Williams

    Explore life on the farm. Hands-on objects, activities, information sheets and a scavenger hunt help you explore the exhibits.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    2-5
  • Farm Discovery at Ryerson Woods

    Meet our live sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys and cows. Use puppets to distinguish farm and wild animals, and food containers to learn what products come from farms. Note: For our animals’ health, they are not always outside. Food provided for feeding animals.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Age 4-Grade 2
  • Seasons on the Farm program

    Learn the seasonal nature of historical farming from the days when Lake County was first settled. Begin with a reading of “Ox-Cart Man” by Donald Hall, and continue with an exploration of items produced by the ox-cart man and his family on the farm. We’ll discuss how the seasons affected the work, why the family produced certain items, and how a farm family of the 1830s compares to a family today. Older students will also discuss home production vs. factory production, 19th century technology and lifestyle, and how early families utilized natural resources.

    Age 4-Grade 2