Horicon Marsh Center - Part 1

Location: Horicon Marsh International Education Center
                  N7725 Hwy 28
                  Horicon, WI 53032 (between Horicon and Mayville)
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Time: 10:00am (Session is from 10 to 12)
Cost: FREE! 
Suggested Attire: Clothes that can get dirty.
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2012. Please give #attending and their ages.

Additional Information: This is one of three trips, arranged by Jill Wagner, that is specifically for homeschoolers. On this first trip, the children will "Hunt for Habitats" with a naturalist from the Center. 

Other trips planned are as follows:
December 10, 2012- Animal Tracks
May 8, 2013- Birding Basics

The Fun Stuff: As a testimonial, my girls and I went to the first one last year and had a great time! It was hands-on and so interesting... The marsh is an amazing resource so close to home. The naturalist did a great job engaging the kids! And they really do put on a top-notch program.

 After the class, you can look inside the center and see all the neat things they have to offer. Or you can explore more of the trails along the marsh. The are picnic areas at the center, if you wish to do lunch there.

Would you like to go along? Leave a comment below with the information requested, or email me at sfran123@msn.com by September 24, 2012. 

The Little Farmer

 

Location: The Little Farmer 
                  N9438 Hwy 151
                  Malone, WI 53049 (5-10 min. north of Fond du Lac)
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time: Check-in is at 9:55. Please be a few minutes early, as they seem to be quite punctual in their program. The tour should run about 1hour 15 minutes.
Cost: $3.00/person (caramel apples are 1.25/person) Payment to Leah Franklin-TLF will not accept individual payment.
Suggested Attire: Clothes to get dirty in.
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2012

 

Additional Information: Due to late frost, apple production is down significantly. We will still get to do much, but be aware that TLF has to adjust their program because of it.

If you would like to purchase special "school tour" caramel apples, I must know before the tour per TLF instructions. They are $1.25 each.

The Fun Stuff: Our trip to The Little Farmer includes
Barn Classroom Time- We will learn a lot about gardening... And we may even get to plant something!
Bee Room- Observe a bee hive and learn all about bees and how they help food production.
Apple House- See how apples are taken from picking to the sales floor.
Orchard- We will ride the hay wagon to the orchard. If apples are available at reachable levels, we will get to pick one!

Not to mention all the other things to do! There is a gift shop with bakery, small petting zoo, play
area, picnic areas, corn maze... You could make a fun day of it! Visit their link on our sidebar to learn more about The Little Farmer.

Want to join us? Just comment below or email me at sfran123@msn.com. Make sure to include how many are coming and if you want caramel apples, how many.

Welcome!

Welcome to our group! I have been trying to decide the best way to share field trip info with you, and since I know a little about blogging (and it is free!), this is a good place to start.

Come here to see what field trips are on the docket, both initiated by myself and others. I will try to keep links to trip sites on the side bar.

You can let me (and others) know if you are coming on a particular trip by commenting on that trip or sending an email to me or the person planning the trip. Make sure to include your name, number attending, and any additional information the planner asks for.

Hopefully this will be easier than it sounds. If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to let me know.

Oh! Are you wondering what this is? I will back up a little then...

Eager Beavers is a homeschool field trip network. This is basically a forum to let area homeschool families know about field trips that others are planning. Going in numbers and being classified as a "school group" is so helpful in getting in on educational experiences in many different places. Besides, it gives us all a chance to know each other better, our children get to learn together, and all without the big commitment to a homeschool group.

I am very excited for my family to begin learning and adventuring with yours!