Make the Farm Your Classroom: Hands‑On Field Trips at Andrews Farm

MILTON FARM FIELD GUIDE

Make the Farm Your Classroom: Hands‑On Field Trips at Andrews Farm

From May to October Andrews Farm in Milton hosts self‑guided field trips across 165 acres where school groups and camps pick produce, meet animals, take tractor rides and use the farm as an outdoor classroom.

Make the Farm Your Classroom: Hands‑On Field Trips at Andrews Farm.

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Location
Milton
Operator
Andrews Farm Market & Winery
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Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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From May through October Andrews Farm Market & Winery opens 165 acres of fruit, vegetable and flower farming to school groups and summer camps for self‑guided field trips that turn curriculum into hands‑on experience. Groups — including pre‑schools, daycares and nursery schools — explore fields, pick and taste produce, encounter wildlife and farm animals, enjoy tractor rides and relax on the playground in an intentional outdoor classroom setting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CLASSROOM

165 Acres of Living Lessons

Andrews Farm’s 165 acres of fruits, vegetables and flowers provide a living landscape where students can observe seasonal cycles, biodiversity and sustainable farming practices while moving lessons outdoors.

THE HARVEST

Pick, Taste and Learn

Field trips include opportunities to pick fresh produce in the field and taste-samples of harvests, making plant biology and food systems immediate and memorable for young learners.

THE PROGRAM

Hands‑On Activities and Amenities

Beyond the rows, visitors can meet farm animals, ride a tractor, use the playground and gather in a private lunch space provided for each group.

What the day feels like

What a Day at Andrews Farm Feels Like

A visit is deliberately unhurried: groups arrive at a set start time for a welcome and orientation, then disperse across fields and attractions for self‑guided exploration. Children move from picking rows to animal pens and tractor rides, break for a packed lunch in a private group space, and return to open‑air play — all framed as an educational day outdoors, rain or shine.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t

1
School Groups & Summer CampsDesigned specifically for organized educational groups and camps; the program supports curriculum‑linked outdoor learning across many age ranges.
2
Preschools, Daycares & Nursery SchoolsThe farm explicitly welcomes pre‑schools, daycares and nursery groups, offering activities scaled to young learners within the group minimum and supervision rules.
3
Large GroupsField trips require a minimum of 20 students and a $300 non‑refundable deposit that covers the minimum attendance and supervisors; suitable for larger school groups able to meet that threshold.
4
Small or Informal Family VisitsNot ideal for very small or casual family outings under 20 students — the field trip pricing, deposit and minimum attendance are set for organized group visits.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear (sandals not recommended). On sunny days bring sunscreen, hats and drinking water; on cool or rainy days wear warm, waterproof layers.

Lunch & Waste

A private lunch space is provided for each group. If you plan to eat on the farm, bring a litter‑less lunch — any waste should be compostable; avoid plastic.

On the Day

Please arrive at the farm at your designated field trip start time so staff can welcome and orient your group. You are welcome to stay for the day to explore additional attractions.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How do we book a Field Trip?

Check the calendar for availability, select your date and arrival time, complete the booking form with your group details, and submit the deposit online to confirm.

What is the minimum group size?

Field trips cover a minimum of 20 students; a $300 non‑refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking and covers the minimum attendance and supervisors.

What are the costs and deposit policy?

Field trips are billed at $14 per person plus HST ($15.82 total). A $300 non‑refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking.

What adult supervision is required?

A minimum 1:5 adult‑to‑child ratio is required; one adult is free for every five children.

What is the weather and cancellation policy?

Farm experiences run rain or shine and field trips will not be rescheduled due to inclement weather. If you are unable to attend for other reasons, contact the farm to discuss options subject to calendar availability.

When is final payment due?

The Events Coordinator will confirm numbers and issue an invoice prior to the trip; full invoice payment is required in advance or when arriving at the farm. Additional students and supervisors will be billed upon arrival.

Are refunds available if fewer people attend than planned?

No refunds will be issued if fewer people attend on the day of the booking than were originally planned.