Location – US National Arboretum at Bladensburg Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Field trip season – April through October

Days/times site is open for field trips – Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m.

Grade levels welcome – Pre-K to 12th grade

Length of field trips – 1 1⁄2 hours

Travel time from downtown DC – 15 minutes

Student:Chaperone ratio – 7:1

Protocol for inclement weather – Canceled for thunder/heavy rain/excessive mud; decision made jointly with teacher morning of the trip.

Cost of field trip – $100-200 depending on school population’s percent free reduced price meal eligibility.

Lunch – Students can bring their own to eat at on-site picnic tables.

Dress code – Closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate attire.

Type of farm – Teaching

Wheelchair accessible – Yes, although adjustments to the trip may have to be made.

Bathroom on site – Yes

Liability insurance – Yes

To schedule a field trip contact:
Noah Lee, Demonstration Garden Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
(202) 240-2709
www.washingtonyouthgarden.org

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