Field Trips to the Farm

Unique, educational, hands-on learning experiences for public, private, and home school groups, scout troops, day care centers, and other youth groups.

90 Minute Programs

MEET THE ANIMALS:

Get to know our farm animals, and learn how they help farmers work, provide food, create fibers, and more. Each child can spin a bracelet to wear home as they discover how wool journeys from sheep to sweater.  

GET TO THE ROOT OF IT:

Learn to identify different parts of a plant, understand what plants need to grow, and how they help people.  Seasonal activities may include     composting, work in our organic gardens, and/or sowing seeds in a planter to take home. 

SIMPLE MACHINES:

See how simple machines make hard tasks easier all over the farm. Students will use wedges, levers, wheels, screws, incline planes and pulleys, and learn how farms functioned before the industrial age. A great hands-on way to learn the science and power of simple machines! 

THEN AND NOW:

Farming, New England and American History are explored as we meet the animals and investigate the grounds of this historic farm. Learn how farming, lifestyles, and landscape have changed, and what has remained the same.

BIRDS OF SOULE

We’ll start with a short introduction to birds, and their importance to the Soule Homestead ecosystem and on a larger scale the Taunton River Watershed. We’ll continue by using tripod magnifiers to view feathers and nests. We then hike around the farm with binoculars to bird watch and view various habitats. Ending back in the classroom with a take home Birds of Soule activity book.

30 MINUTE PROGRAM ADDITIONS

SPINNING:

Students learn all about wool, from sheep to sweater. They card and spin the farm's wool, making bracelets to wear home as souvenirs.

BUTTER-MAKING:

Students learn first-hand how butter is made, with hands on experience demonstrating the states of matter. We'll enjoy the finished product on fresh-popped organic popcorn.

DAIRY BARN TOUR:

Discover how milk gets from the udder to your refrigerator. Learn about milk production and dairy products. Walk through our historic dairy barn and see where 100 cows once lived. Activities may include exploring and examining cow bones.

COMPOSTING:

Where does soil come from? Learn how Mother Nature is the original recycler, and discover the life in the soil.  What many folks consider waste, gardeners and farmers turn into "black gold".  Find out how, and why! This lesson involves getting up-close and personal with the beauty of compost!

NATURE HIKE:

Discover the secrets of the season with a walk on our forest trail. Learn about native flora, threatened species, invasive and non-natives as well. We'll discuss the difference between wild and domestic plants and animals. Spot signs of wildlife and have your eyes opened to what's going on in the forests all around us. 

LETTER BOXING

Students will practice map reading and decipher clues as they explore the farm scavenger-hunt style.

OTHER OPTIONS:

OUTREACH:

Although not quite like being on the farm, in the winter months, Soule Homestead can come to you. Most programs listed here are available for Outreach and can be tailored to suit the facility, class, and curriculum requirements. Call or email for more details. 

Suggested 30 children maximum group size
$100 per program 
($75/program Middleboro Schools)

LITTLE FARMERS

Designed for mom and child ages 2 – 5. The 1 Hour Program includes an interactive story, meet a farm animal and a take home project.

30 suggested group maximum
$6 mom and child
$60 minimum program fee

Choose 1 of 3 specially designed programs: Eggstra-ordinary Chickens, Hop - Bunny - Hop, and Fluffy Fun Sheep

SCOUT PROGRAMS

We offer customized programming for your troop here at the scenic 120 acre organic educational farm! We will work with you to achieve your desired goal.

50 children suggested maximum group
Pricing will vary according to length and program description