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Field Trips ​

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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. 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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How to Schedule

Field trips are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9-12:30pm, March - November. Email Sadie Grace Farms directly at SadieGraceFarms@gmail.com to discuss availability, group size, and educational goals. 

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Costs

$5 per student. Teachers and chaperons get in free. There is a minimum of $50 to book a field trip.

  • Fees are 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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Activities & Programs

Choose from our leveled  educational programs below or contact us for special requests.

  • Elementary - students are introduced to plant and animal structures and functions as they explore basic bee and plant 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.

  • Themes and Applicable TEKS: 

  • Plant And Animal Structure and Function:  K.13.A & B, 1.13.A, 2.13.A & B, 3.13.A, 4.13.A, 5.13.A, 

  • Life Cycles: K.13.C, 1.13.B, 2.12.C, 2.13.D, 3.13.B, 

  • Behavior 2.13.B, 5.13.B; 

  • Biotic and Abiotic: 1.12.A & B, 2.12.A, 3.12.A, 5.12.A, 

  • Flow of Energy:1.12.C, 2.12.B, 3.12.B, 5.12.B,

  • Secondary - students are guided into more complex 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 relationships and patterns that impact environmental changes and 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.

  • Themes and Applicable TEKS

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Vertical Alignment of biology TEKS from Kindergarten-12th 

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/k-12-vertical-alignment-biology.pdf[b]​​​​​​

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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!

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Book your Field Trip!

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