Whether you’re a teacher looking for science enrichment, a community group interested in agriculture, social justice, or environmental restoration, or you’re simply curious about what the George Jones Farm offers – we have a space for you.
5 acres of cultivated fields ring our central hub of operations, back-dropped by more than 20 acres of prairie, wetland, woodland, and pasture. Crisscrossed by newly developed trails, we can keep you or your group engaged for hours watching birds, finding amphibians, identifying insects and exploring the secret life of plants and soil.
Programs are currently designed for groups aged 12+.
Guided programs are offered Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm by appointment only.
For school groups, these tours can be tailored to your individual curriculum needs. Our team has expertise in a variety of fields to accommodate your learning objectives.
Pricing and Payment: There is a minimum fee of $75 for guided field trip experiences and automatically covers 9 students and 1 adult chaperone. Additional fees are $8/student, $10/adult. Additional costs may be added for specific programs. Fees are due on the day of the program. If your school requires billing, please let us know in advance. City Fresh can accept cash, check, or credit card. For those groups that lack sufficient funding, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We may be able to offer subsidized rates to groups looking for support.
Cancellations: A cancellation fee of $25 per scheduled date will be charged to any school cancelling a program. This does not apply to cancellations due to school closings, poor weather, or dangerous road conditions.
If interested, complete the form below to request a program. If you have additional questions or suggestions, please reach out to emma@cityfresh.org.
The Day of Your Guided Program: Please let us know if you are running more than 15 minutes late by calling ahead. When you arrive at George Jones Farm, a staff member will greet your group and let you know how the day will proceed. When the guided program has concluded, your group may continue exploring George Jones Farm on your own. Please be respectful of other groups to maintain a high quality of experience for everyone. If you would like to stay after your guided program, please let us know when scheduling your program.
Lunch: If you plan to eat lunch at the farm, there are places to picnic on the lawn or on our porches, pavers or decks. George Jones Farm does not have picnic tables, tables and chairs, or a cafeteria with seating. We recommend that you bring blankets/tarps for your group to sit on. During inclement weather, we cannot guarantee there will be indoor space for you to picnic with your group as our buildings or pavilion may be in use for another program. You must bring trash bags to take the lunch waste back to your school.
Teachers/Adult Chaperones: For the safety of students and the best possible field trip experience, we require at least one adult to accompany every 10 children. There is no charge for teachers who accompany their classroom students for a guided tour. For additional adults/chaperones, 1 adult is free for every 10 students; all others beyond this must pay the adult programming fee.
Weather: Please be aware that all programs are held rain or shine as scheduled. In case of severe weather that prevents outdoor exploration, activities may be modified and/or may be conducted indoors.
Attire: Participants should wear appropriate footwear for hiking out of doors and layered clothing suitable for the season.
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