Field Trips ​

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Sadie Grace Farms offers a one-of-a-kind educational field trip experience designed for schools, churches, homeschool groups, and community organizations looking to connect learning with the natural world. Our working bee farm provides a safe, engaging, and faith-centered environment where students of all ages can experience hands-on agricultural education while gaining a deeper appreciation for honeybees and their vital role in our ecosystem. Each field trip is thoughtfully structured to meet educational goals while sparking curiosity, respect, and wonder for God’s creation.

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At the heart of our field trip experience is the Sadie Grace Farms Bee Barn, a specially designed learning space that allows groups to safely observe honeybees from behind secure screens and viewing areas. This setup provides an up-close look at live hives without direct contact, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for students, educators, and chaperones. Inside the Bee Barn, participants can watch bees at work, observe hive behavior, and learn how colonies function—all while remaining at a comfortable distance. This unique feature allows even younger students or first-time visitors to learn confidently and safely.

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Our educational presentations are broken down by age and educational level, making each visit both engaging and developmentally appropriate. Younger students are introduced to basic bee biology, learning what bees are, why they matter, and how they help plants grow through pollination. Lessons focus on simple concepts like the life cycle of a bee, the roles of the queen, workers, and drones, and how honey is made. Safety is emphasized through age-appropriate instruction on how to respect bees and understand their behavior.

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For older students, lessons expand into more detailed topics such as hive structure, communication methods like the waggle dance, pollination science, and the impact bees have on agriculture and food production. Students explore how environmental changes affect bee populations, the importance of conservation, and how humans can help protect pollinators. These discussions encourage critical thinking and connect science, agriculture, and environmental responsibility in a meaningful way.

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Safety education is woven throughout every field trip. Students learn how to calmly and respectfully interact around bees, why bees sting, and how understanding bee behavior helps prevent negative encounters. By teaching awareness rather than fear, Sadie Grace Farms helps students build confidence and appreciation instead of anxiety—an important life lesson that extends beyond the farm.

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Field trips to Sadie Grace Farms are not only educational but deeply enriching. Being on the farm allows students to step outside the classroom, experience agriculture firsthand, and see real-world applications of what they learn in textbooks. Whether visiting with a school class, church group, or homeschool community, participants leave with a greater understanding of bees, a respect for nature, and memories that make learning come alive.

If you’re looking for an informational, engaging, and meaningful field trip that blends science, safety, agriculture, and hands-on learning, Sadie Grace Farms is the perfect destination. We invite you to make us your next field trip and give your students an experience that educates, inspires, and leaves a lasting impact.

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Some Topics:

Basics of the bee/bee biology

Learn to identify different stages of honey bee development

Roles and responsibilities of the bees in their colony

Equipment

Beehive components

Question and answer session at the end of class

 

Field trips are available on Tuesday - Wednesday between 9-12:30pm. We begin offering them on March 1 and stop in early November depending on the weather dependent. The fee is $5 per student, teachers and chaperons get in free. There is a minimum of $50 to book a field trip.

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Field Trip FAQ

For Parents & Teachers

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• Who can participate in a field trip?

  • ​We welcome schools, churches, homeschool groups, and organized youth or community groups of all ages.​

• Is the field trip safe for children?

  • Yes. Safety is our top priority. The Bee Barn allows students to observe bees behind screens at a safe distance, and all lessons include age-appropriate bee safety education.

• Will students have direct contact with bees?

  • No direct contact is required. All hive observation is done safely, and students are never expected to touch bees.

• How is the information presented for different ages?

  • Lessons are customized by educational level. Younger students focus on basic bee facts and safety, while older students learn more advanced topics such as pollination science, hive structure, and environmental impact.

• How long does a field trip last?

  • Field trip length can vary based on group size and age level but typically lasts around 2-3  hours.

• What should students wear?

  • Closed-toe shoes are required. Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing is encouraged since parts of the visit take place outdoors.

• Are field trips educationally aligned?

  • Yes. Our programs support science, agriculture, and environmental learning objectives while encouraging curiosity and respect for nature.

• How do we schedule a field trip?

  • Field trips are scheduled by appointment. Please contact Sadie Grace Farms directly to discuss availability, group size, and educational goals.

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Things to know:​

• Classes will be canceled on rainy days or temperatures below 60 degrees. In this instance, we will refund you in full, but we'll do our best to have a makeup class day.

• During the spring classes and tours, attire should include a lightweight long-sleeve shirt, jeans or pants (no holes or capris), closed-toed shoes (preferably boots), and a baseball cap. If you have your own bee jacket/suit and gloves, please bring them with you; otherwise, a full suit will be provided for use during class.

• No use of perfumes or colognes.

• A liability waiver will be filled out before entering the apiary.

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YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE CLASS IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEE STINGS

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Please note that this fee is nonrefundable if canceled within 48 hours of the start date, so please check your schedule before signing up. Once your payment is received, you'll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox. 

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If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Crissy at SadieGraceFarms@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our apiary!