Farm and Forest Tour

Farm and Forest tour - Go beyond our farm fields and step into the forest for an immersive, curriculum-connected outdoor learning experience.Nature is calling

Go beyond our farm fields and step into the forest for an immersive, curriculum-connected outdoor learning experience. Our Farm Forest & Habitats Tour invites students to explore the wonders of the natural world while deepening their understanding of ecosystems, soil, seasonal change, and sustainable farming.

Children engage their curiosity through hands-on, sensory exploration. They listen for the sounds of a babbling brook and birdsong, search for insects and signs of wildlife, and breathe in the scent of evergreens. This interactive forest experience encourages observation, inquiry, and meaningful connections to nature.

Building on the foundation of our Farming Foundations tour, this expanded program takes students into a deeper exploration of living things, diverse habitats, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship. Students compare and contrast wild forest ecosystems with cultivated farm fields and domesticated animals, discovering how natural and managed environments work together within a working farm.

Through guided discussion and exploration, students:

Identify and investigate farm and forest habitats
Observe signs of seasonal change and adaptation
Explore soil composition and its role in plant growth
Examine how farmers adapt to weather, soil conditions, and the natural environment

Grades 3 & 4 Soil and Habitats curriculum activities can be incorporated into this tour to align with Ontario science expectations. Please request this customization at the time of booking to ensure programming meets your classroom goals.

This outdoor education experience strengthens students’ connection to agriculture, ecology, and the living world — fostering curiosity, environmental awareness, and a deeper understanding of where their food comes from.

Available May to mid-November

Kids need time outside in nature. Farms are the best classroom

  • Farm Animals

    Visit the animals in our barn and connect by feeding them.  Hands-on, inquiry-based activities help the children

    • To learn more about our farm animals’ needs and characteristics
    • Explore how they fit into our everyday lives.
    • Wonder about what they give us?

  • Field Activities

    Depending on the season the children will be planting a strawberry plant to take home or out in our fields harvesting what we grow.  We will investigate

    • the life cycle of the plants,
    • the parts of the plant,
    • the importance of soil,
    • the water cycle

    and wonder about how they are all connected?

  • Experience the seasons

    Tour activities change with the season.  Connect with what we’re growing in the fields.

    • Spring Awakening – children plant a strawberry plant which they will take home to nurture and with care produce some yummy strawberries.
    • Summer is the time to pick from the selection of crops in our fields.
    • Fall – is pumpkin time and the children will pick their own pumpkin to take home with them.

  • Inquiry-Based Learning

    Emphasis is placed on activities that are hands-on, inquiry-based, interactive, and age appropriate.

    We believe children learn by doing.

  • Language and Development are fundamental!

    All our tours strive to have

    • the children expand their vocabulary and food literacy
    • incorporate their knowledge of where their food comes from and the natural world around them.

  • Wagon Ride

    Enjoy a wagon ride around our fields.  This gives you a sense of the scope and size of farming, the variety of our crops and their seasons as well as how farms compare to a backyard garden.

  • Our Playground – experience the fun side of farms

    Imagination reigns in our Barnyard Adventure playground.  Most tours have time for safe, unstructured play time in a grassy, natural setting.

  • All tours are fully guided

    by knowledgeable, enthusiastic farm educators that greet you and stay with you for the duration of your visit.

  • Flexible Start and End Times

    Starting times for the tours are flexible to allow for bus schedules and travel times.  We recommend 3 hours to allow the children to enjoy the farm at a relaxed pace.  This gives them time for lunch and play.

  • Connect to our online Lessons from the Farm!

    A series of online video lessons filmed here on the farm.  Enjoy free access to our Farming Foundations online video educational program for one month.  This allows you to prepare the children for the tour and review the material learned once back in the classroom.

  • FAQ’s

    For more details check out our FAQs

Farms make for the best classrooms;
a natural place for the total immersion of the senses with so much to see and do.

Cultivating Curiosity,  Planting Knowledge,  Harvesting Understanding