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Field Trips

What is a Field Trip at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle?  

 

A field trip is a 1.5-to-2-hour educational volunteer opportunity at our farm location.  

Participants are led on an educational tour regarding food systems, crop science, and regenerative agricultural practices for the first 15 minutes. Then, participants experience hands-on field or barn work for one hour. Participants spend the final 15 minutes wrapping up and reflecting on what they have learned.  

Volunteer activities are seasonally dependent. Ideal field trip conditions take place in the Spring and Fall while the weather is mild and harvest is at its peak. Summer and Winter feature less farm site activity as temperatures are unpleasant to work in for both plants and humans. 

While we cannot guarantee a specific hands-on experience as activities are dictated by the needs of the site, possible activities include:  

In-Season: Planting, Mulch, Harvest, Seeding, Pruning, Trellising,  Packaging produce, Preparing packaging, Weeding

Off-Season: General cleaning and repairs, Organizing sheds, Taking inventory, Seeding

Important Information

  • Please fill out one form for one field trip. If interested in multiple field trips, fill out the form for each field trip or reach out to ag.ed@foodshuttle.org for support.
  • A minimum of 3 weeks’ notice is required. Once your form is received, you will receive an email confirmation.
  • Our standard field trip length is 90-120 minutes including check-in and closing. Our field trip capacity is 50 participants in total, including chaperones.
  • Please ensure that all forms are submitted electronically prior to the field trip.

Field Trip Form

Please fill out one form for one field trip. If interested in multiple field trips, fill out the form for each field trip or reach out to ag.ed@foodshuttle.org for support. A minimum of 3 weeks' notice is required. Once your form is received, you will receive an email confirmation.  Our standard field trip length is 90-120 minutes including check-in and closing. Our field trip capacity is 50 participants in total, including chaperones. Please ensure that all forms are submitted electronically prior to the field trip.

"*" indicates required fields

NAME*
Our site’s main priority is production to combat hunger in our community. Plants are susceptible to damage, which can affect harvesting. To mitigate the risk of crop damage, we request a specific adult to youth ratio. Can you provide the following adult supervision for your group?*
How many participants (including chaperones) are in your group? Please provide your best estimate. Note: Limit of 50 participants (including chaperones).