New Soil Stewards Climate Action Field Trip at Elkus Ranch!
Students in fourth through sixth grade can join us this winter.
In this NGSS-aligned field trip, students will explore the garden, visit Elkus’ animals, and draw connections between healthy soil, climate change, and nutrient cycling. Most importantly, they will learn about how they can be a part of solving climate change at their home and school.
The program begins with an opening circle, exploring how plants and healthy soil are among the most powerful tools for combating climate change. In the garden, participants take part in a hands-on experiment and scavenger hunt to discover what makes soil healthy and how we can care for it.
A visit at the compost pile and upper barn introduces the concept of nutrient cycling and highlights the role of composting in sustaining ecosystems.
And of course, students will get to visit with our herd of donkeys and goats, where they will get up close with these creatures that are an important part of nutrient cycling at Elkus Ranch.
To extend the learning beyond the field trip, we provide both pre- and post-lesson plans that teachers can use to deepen and reinforce students’ understanding.
The Soils Stewards field trips are offered this year in December through February. Each field trip runs from 10:00am to 12:30pm, unless otherwise arranged.
Classes can arrive half an hour before the program starts for students to have bio-breaks and snack before their program begins. Following the tour, participants will have time for lunch before departing at 1:00 PM.
This year only, a limited number of full Scholarships and bus stipends are available for Title 1 schools from San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Up to two classes can participate in the Soil Stewards field trip at the same time. Transportation reimbursements are up to $1,000 for two classes from the same school attending on the same date.
Pricing can be found on our Program fees page.
To make a Soil Stewards Field Trip reservation, click on the button below:
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