Guided Educational Tours
We are pleased to welcome back students for our educational tours in 2024 and booking inquiries can be submitted using the form below. Tours are designed for JK/SK up to Grade 3, however, we can adjust the tour for other age groups upon request. Home school groups, daycare groups, and special needs groups can all be accommodated. Due to bussing constraints in Durham, we encourage you to book early as we are only offering one time slot per day.
Please call 905-985-2096 for more information, or fill out the form below and we will follow up to book your tour.
Please call 905-985-2096 for more information, or fill out the form below and we will follow up to book your tour.
Topics Covered
- Apple varieties, growth stages, proper handling and picking technique
- Orchard planting and management practices, both traditional and modern
- Bee keeping and honey making; wild pollinator activity, health and encouragement
- Working with nature to grow food and the journey from farm to fork
- Environmental sustainability, native wildlife species and their role on the farm
- How we grow pumpkins, corn, sunflowers, hot peppers, and sheep
What you can Expect
- An engaging presentation from our instructors
- A trek through the corn maze or obstacle course
- A walk around the property and visit with the sheep
- An apple picking demonstration. Every student gets to pick!
- A cider pressing demonstration and tasting
- Each class gets a pumpkin and a bag of apples back to the classroom
- Additional apples, pumpkins and cider are available as add-ons
- Tours last 2 hours with time to load and unload the bus
Tips for parents and teachers
- We assign one guide to each class and have room for a maximum of 4 classes (100 students) per tour
- Tours are rain or shine! This time of year is unpredictable and can be hot and humid or chilly and wet. Check the weather before you come
- All guests (students and adults) should wear closed-toed shoes or boots, warm/weatherproof clothing and hats and mitts if it is going to be cold
Pricing
- Students are $10 + HST, minimum 20 students required for booking ($200)
- Parents, siblings, and other guests may join the tour, but are required to pay separate admission upon arrival
- Teachers, support staff and parent chaperones, up to 1 adult per 5 students, are included but must arrive on the bus(es).
- Optional Add-Ons
- Additional picking bags
- Additional large pumpkin
- 4L jug of sweet apple cider
- Mini pumpkins $1/ea (a great individual take home!)
