Home school & public school tours
Learning to farm, one fiber at a time
The program
A day of small farming, up close
They’ll have hands-on opportunities to examine different animal fiber, observe spinning, and try their hand at prepping raw fiber for spinning; watch a shearing demonstration, depending on the time of year and our shearer’s availability; and craft an art project using fiber. Throughout, we emphasize the benefits of fiber farming — from sustainable land management and soil health, to the sustainability of natural fiber and the small footprint these animals leave behind.
Health & safety
A day of small farming, up close
Feeding & contact
Students feed treats to the fiber animals, who stay in enclosures. We instruct children on how to feed treats appropriately, and emphasize hand washing and hand sanitizing after touching or feeding the animals, and before eating.
Which animals we visit
We do not visit the horses, donkeys, or chickens during school field trips, unless it addresses a specific curriculum objective. These animals are part of our public farm visits instead.
Adult supervision
We need and expect all visiting adults to help monitor and supervise students at all times. Students shouldn't throw things at animals or each other, try to scare or abuse the animals, or wander from their group without adult supervision.
Our facilities
What's on site for your group
Picnic tables with umbrellas are available for groups who’d like to eat lunch during their visit.
Health & safety
A day of small farming, up close
$10
per participant — students, chaperones, and siblings
Free
for school staff, no charge
Online
booking preferred; other arrangements can be made