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Homeschool Days

September 17, 2024
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days are designed to give you the opportunity to participate in engaging programs, including educational Farmer Talks and farm activities to help students understand and appreciate farming practices and the science of agriculture.
Homeschool Days

Available Activities

These presentations are approximately 20 minutes long and led by one of our fun and knowledgeable farmers! Farmer Talks happen on the hour and half hour, beginning at 10:30am and ending at 1:30pm.

Farmer Talks

Included w/Homeschool Day
Pumpkin Lifecycle & Sustainable Farming
Learn all about cover crops, crop rotation, integrated pest management and other farming practices Swans Trail Farms use as part of our commitment to ecological farming.

Pumpkin Lifecycle & Sustainable Farming

Learn about the lifecycle of a pumpkin and Swans Trail Farms' sustainable farming program
Learn all about cover crops, crop rotation, integrated pest management and other farming practices Swans Trail Farms use as part of our commitment to ecological farming.
Included w/Homeschool Day
Bees and our Apple Orchard
Explore the amazing relationship between our apple trees and the bees who pollinate them.

Bees and our Apple Orchard

Enjoy a wagon ride out to the Apple Orchard
Explore the amazing relationship between our apple trees and the bees who pollinate them. Learn the importance of crabapple trees in our orchard!
Included w/Homeschool Day
A-maizing Corn
Learn why the tassels are so important, and how we grow and create our Washington State Corn Maze.

A-maizing Corn

Learn about the parts of a corn plant!
Learn why the tassels are so important, and how we grow and create our Washington State Corn Maze. Hop the wagon ride back or stay and explore the 4.5 miles of winding paths with landmarks of our state along 250 state roads with 400 towns. Each road, town, and landmark is labeled with a sign featuring historical facts.
Included w/Homeschool Day
Cider Mill Press Demonstrations
After learning about our apple orchard, head back to the Cider Mill to view a cider pressing demonstration and sample our fresh-pressed cider!

Cider Mill Press Demonstrations

View a cider pressing demonstration
After learning about our apple orchard, head back to the Cider Mill to view a cider pressing demonstration and sample our fresh-pressed cider!
Included w/Homeschool Day
How is the Washington State Corn Maze created?
Farmer Ben still plans and cuts it the same way he did over 20 years ago!

How is the Washington State Corn Maze created?

Did you know Swans Trail Farms is home to the first corn maze in Washington State!?
Farmer Ben still plans and cuts it the same way he did over 20 years ago! Join this farmer-led talk to learn the history of our maze and take a behind the scenes look at how the maze is created from planting, to cutting, to setting up all the signs and props.
Included w/Homeschool Day
Animal Barn Talk - Small Farm Animal
More information will be posted closer to Homeschool Day.

Animal Barn Talk - Small Farm Animal

More information will be posted closer to Homeschool Day. This will be dependent upon which animals are at the farm the day of the event.
Included w/Homeschool Day
Animal Barn Talk - Large Farm Animal
More information will be posted closer to Homeschool Day.

Animal Barn Talk - Large Farm Animal

More information will be posted closer to Homeschool Day. This will be dependent upon which animals are at the farm the day of the event.

Homeschool Days Pricing

Homeschool Days
Ages 2 and up
14.95 +tax/fees
Under 2
No Charge
All guests ages 2 and older are required to pay
Includes a $2 voucher to be used towards the purchase of a pumpkin. Valid on Homeschool Days only. One voucher per pumpkin. Vouchers cannot be combined or applied toward other merchandise
No refunds/transfers for unclaimed wristbands or late arrivals.
No timed entry, but you must claim your Homeschool Wristband before 12:00.
Pre-purchased tickets are required for both children and adults.
Secure your tickets early to guarantee entry into attractions! This event sells out!
This event is by reservation only and tickets are limited!

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