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Strawberry Field Trips

button WE ARE ALWAYS CLOSED ON SUNDAY

Reservations are required for field trips Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 PM.

Strawberry field trips can be scheduled April 20-May 28. Earlier or later dates may be possible depending on the availability of strawberries, which is determined by the weather. Call the farm or leave your request in the comment box at the bottom of the Field Trip Scheduling Form.

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THE FIELD TRIP COST IS $7.00 PER STUDENT AND SIBLING.  Parents do not pay to come on this field trip because we need the adult supervision of the children in the field.  Only the students receive strawberries on the field trip. If adults want to pick their own strawberries, they must pick AFTER they have helped the children pick during the field trip. Parents and teachers may also call before the field to order pre-picked strawberries.  Be sure to tell us the name of the group you are with when you place your pre-picked order. Call 706-769-0627 to order pre-picked strawberries.  STRAWBERRY PRICES: $10.00/gal if you pick;  $12.00/gal. pre-picked order. You may bring a container from home to put the berries in after you pick them up, or you may purchase the picking bucket for an additional $1.00.

MINIMUM OF 10 PAYING CHILDREN

CHILDREN UNDER 2 ADMITTED FREE.

hay rideLoganville Farm
In Loganville our Strawberry field trip includes an educational talk, a coloring book, a pint basket of berries the children pick, and a hay ride (no petting farm at this location)..

Watkinsville Farm
In Watkinsville our Strawberry field trip includes an educational talk, a coloring book, a pint basket of berries the children pick, and a visit to the petting farm where the children can see and pet calves, goats, pigs, bunnies and chickens. (no hay ride at this location).


Picnic on a field trip to the farmWe do field trips for school groups, pre-K classes, daycare, after-school groups, Scouts, church groups, etc.

The field trip takes from 1 - 1.5 hours, but you are welcome to stay longer and use our picnic tables for lunch or snacks.

 Strawberry Field Trips include:

*An Educational Talk: We teach the children how we grow strawberries, what strawberries need to grow, about photosynthesis, pollination by the bees and how to pick a ripe strawberry.

*A Farm Hayride: We take the children on a fun hayride around the farm (Loganville location only).

*A Visit to the Petting Zoo: Children visit our barnyard animals area to see bunnies, pigs, a baby calf, a peacock, turkey, and goats (Watkinsville location only).

*A Visit to the Strawberry Patch: Children can walk through the strawberry patch and pick a pint of berries to take home!

*A Take-home Coloring Book: Each child takes home a coloring book which we designed to reinforce what the children saw, heard and learned while on the farm!

*Optional Picnic Area available upon request


Cost

Strawberry Field Trip
(both locations)

  • The cost of the field trip is $7.00 for each student or sibling.
  • One teacher and one aide are free per class of 20 students.
  • Parents are free for this field trip because we need their help supervising the children in the field. Strawberries for parents or teachers must be purchased separately by either picking your own ($10/gal.) or ordering pre-picked strawberries. ($12/gal)  You may bring a container from home to empty your berries into after you pick, or you may keep the picking bucket for an additional $1.00.

Payments

  • We strongly urge that you pay for the field trip with a school or personal check.
  • We can always refund you in cash for children who do not come, or you can add cash to adjust for last minute changes.
  • We want to spend time with the children, and not with the collection of money.
  • Please collect money from students and siblings prior to arrival and have one adult per group in charge of handling payment.

When to Arrive
Please call 2-3 days prior to your trip to give a more specific headcount of the total number of children, teachers, parents and siblings coming. Please arrive for your "check-in-time" approximately five to ten minutes prior to the start of your field trip so your group can start promptly. We may not be able to extend your field trip time if you are late. We do not like to have to hurry you through what should be an educational and fun field trip.

Important Information for All Teachers and Group Leaders
We've learned this one from past experiences: Do not assume that the bus driver knows where you are going. Click here for our map. Be sure to give it to the bus driver before you leave your building. Please call us if necessary. When you arrive, please have your designated "lead teacher" go to the red shed to give a total headcount and payment. At that time, you will be told where your group needs to go first.

What to Bring

  • several Sharpie markers, or labels, to label children's strawberry containers
  • baby wipes for the children's hands (after the petting farm) A hand washing station is available.
  • large box or coolers for carrying strawberry containers

Inclement Weather
Bad weather in your area does not necessarily mean that it will be bad weather here at the time of your field trip. If you have questions, please call us at (706) 769-0627.

You may also go to weather.com. Our zip codes are 30677 (Watkinsville) and 30052 (Loganville).

> Click Here to Schedule a Field Trip

Washington Farms Incorporated
John and Donna Washington
5671 Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Watkinsville Farm: (706) 769-0627
Loganville Farm: (770) 554-8119