"The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky."
- Margaret McMillian (1860-1931), Education Pioneer
FARM CLUB & FIELD TRIPS
AT KOINER FARM AND LOIEDERMAN FARM
Students from nearby schools enjoy strolling over to our Farms for an afternoon of writing in science journals, observing bees at work, harvesting fresh produce, saving seeds, turning compost, painting row markers, enjoying a farm fresh snack, and assisting their local farmer with farm duties. ​
Koiner Farm is located less than a mile from East Silver Spring Elementary, Sligo Creek Elementary and Silver Spring International Middle. Loiederman Farm is directly between Weller Road Elementary School and Loiederman Middle School.
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For elemetary students, and groups of home schoolers, scouts, etc. we offer field trips. See below for more details about field trips to the farm.
For middle schoolers, we offer hand-on work sessions through Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB) at Loiederman MS. If you'd like to start an EBB Farm Club at your school, contact jessie@ckcfarming.org, and we can help!
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We also offer our K-8 Urban Farm Field Trip Curriculum for free, for any educators to use independently on our farms or in the classroom.
FIELD TRIPS & PRIVATE EVENTS
Our suggested donation for field trips and events ranges from $250 to $500 (or $25 per participant, minimum 10 participants, maximum 25 participants). These fees help us cover program materials and staffing. Those who can pay the full suggested amount (or more) help subsidize those who may not be able to pay the entire amount. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated! See below to schedule your private field trip or event.
Before visiting our Farms, please complete our Participant Agreement (parents, teachers, troop leaders or other participants). As a reminder, our Farms are active, working farms with inherent risks, such as bees, uneven ground, old tools, rusty fences and other farm stuff. We ask that all visitors to our Farms wear closed-toe shoes, stay on the grassy or mulched areas and 'carry-in-carry-out' all trash.
Our farms are open year-round, but as we say, there's no bad weather, just bad clothing, so dress appropriately and we'll have a great time!
SCHEDULE
To schedule a private field trip or event at one of our farms, please send an email to jessie@ckcfarming.org.
Be sure to indicate the number of students and the prefered date(s) and time(s) of your visit(s).
We can host up to 25 students per visit and suggest that you plan for 1.5 to 2 hours at the farm.
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See you on the farm!
PAYMENT
To make online payment for private field trips or events, use this payment link.
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To make payment by check, please make payable to
"CKC Farming" and send to
737 Easley Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Thank you!