Location – 2301 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, Maryland 20607
Field trip season – September through June
Days/times site is open for field trips – Monday through Friday
Grade levels welcome – Pre-K to eighth grade
Length of field trips – 4 hours (overnight trips are also available)
Travel time from downtown DC – 30 minutes
Student:Chaperone ratio – 10-15:1
Protocol for inclement weather – Rain or shine
Cost of field trip – $15/student ($35/student for overnight trips)
Lunch – Students can bring their own Trash Free lunch to eat at on-site picnic tables.
Dress code – Closed-toe shoes & weather appropriate attire.
Type of farm – Teaching
Wheelchair accessible – Yes, although adjustments to the trip may have to be made.
Bathroom on site – Yes
Pre/Post Lessons: Extension lessons can be found on their website: http://fergusonfoundation.org/hard-bargain-farm/activities-lessons-links/#trash
To schedule a field trip contact:
Brenda Wright, Program Manager
bwright@fergusonfoundation.org
(301) 292-5665
http://fergusonfoundation.org/hard-bargain-farm/
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