Educational Field Trips

At Dull's tree farm we love encouraging things to grow! Help plant the seeds of knowledge in your students with a hands-on lesson on a real, working tree and pumpkin farm!

Your students will love their day of play out in the open air learning about how pumpkins grow, the life cycle of a plant, and more! We will take a wagon ride through the farm and visit the pumpkin patch!

🍂 Details for the 2026 Fall and Winter Field Trips Coming July 2026

NEW in 2025 - Self-Guided Tour and Playtime at the Farm

Hands-on learning, farm fun, and fall memories — all in one self-guided field trip!

Perfect for Kindergarten through 3rd grade, with special Homeschool Days available for our preschool pals and homeschooling families.

👉 Click here for Homeschool Day options »

Homeschool Groups:

September 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📅 Field Trip Details

• Dates: Thursdays & Fridays, September 25 – October 24
• Arrival Times: Book in 15-minute windows between 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
• End Time: All educational lessons end at 12:30 p.m. Dull's Tree Farm opens to the public at 1:00 p.m.
  • (You may stay later, but pumpkins and lunches will be staged near the exit for your departure.)
• Format: Self-guided experience led by teachers/chaperones
  • (Dull's staff are stationed at learning sites to assist and teach pumpkin lessons.)

💲 Pricing

• $12 per person (students, chaperones, and additional adults)
• FREE for 1 teacher and 1 classroom aide per class
• Payment by school check or credit card only. No cash accepted.

🧭 What to Expect

🚜 Wagon Ride to the Pumpkin Patch

• Runs every 20 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Each student picks a pie-sized pumpkin to take home

🎓Educational Stations (Self-Guided)

Mini-lessons begin every 30 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m.

You’ll visit these stations in your own order:

• 🎃 Pumpkin Life Cycle – Learn how pumpkins grow 📍 Inside the Learning Tents
  • Times: 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00
• 🌽 Corn Lesson – Discover the importance of corn in agriculture 📍 Outside the Corn Maze
• 🧺 Pumpkin Picking – Ride to the patch and pick your pumpkin 📍 At the Pumpkin Patch
• 🌽 Small Corn Maze – Explore or read “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” 📍 Next to the Corn Lesson
• 🐔 Chickens (NEW!) – Play Cluck-O and explore chicken facts 📍 1888 Barn
• 🐝 Bees & Pollination (NEW!) – Learn about pollinators through interactive boards 📍 Near the Bee Lines

📘 Self-Guided Field Trip Passport (Optional)

Each student can complete a Field Trip Passport as they explore!

Includes:

• Station questions and fun facts
• Teachers will receive a PDF version to print ahead of time
• (Extras available onsite in limited quantity.)

🧺 Lunch & Activities

• Lunch: Bring sack lunches in labeled containers; picnic areas assigned upon arrival
• Activities: Limited farm attractions available during the field trip; full activities open at 1:00 p.m.

✅ Teacher Checklist Before Booking

• ☐ Choose your preferred date and estimate your group size
• ☐ Know your arrival time
• ☐ Know your departure time
• ☐ Confirm your payment method (check or card)
• ☐ Prepare chaperones to guide students through each station
• ☐ Prep boxes to store student's pumpkins for easy loading onto the buses.
• ☐ Bring stickers/labels to be able to identify each student's pumpkin

⏰ Sample Schedules by Arrival Time

Here’s a look at how your day might unfold based on your chosen arrival. You and chaperones will guide your students to different areas of the farm to learn and play.

If arriving at 9:45 a.m.

• 9:45–10:05: Arrival & bathroom break
• 10:05–10:30: Explore educational stations/Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 10:30–11:00: Lunch
• 11:00–12:30: Explore educational stations (Lessons end at 12:30)/Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 1:00 - Dull's Opens to the Public

If arriving at 10:00 a.m.

• 10:00–10:20: Arrival & bathroom break
• 10:20–11:00: Explore educational stations/ Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 11:00–11:30: Lunch
• 11:30–12:30: Explore educational stations (Lessons end at 12:30)/ Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 1:00 - Dull's Opens to the Public

If arriving at 10:15 a.m.

• 10:15–10:35: Arrival & bathroom break
• 10:35–11:30: Explore educational stations/ Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 11:30–12:00: Lunch
• 12:00–12:30: Explore educational stations (Lessons end at 12:30)/ Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 1:00 - Dull's Opens to the Public

If arriving at 10:30 a.m.

• 10:30–10:50: Arrival & bathroom break
• 10:50–12:00: Explore educational stations/ Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 12:00–12:30: Lunch
• 1:00 - Dull's Opens to the Public

If arriving at 10:45 a.m.

• 10:45–11:05: Arrival & bathroom break
• 11:05–12:30: Explore educational stations/ Free explore / pumpkin pickup / corn maze
• 12:30–1:00: Lunch
• 1:00 - Dull's Opens to the Public

🚍 Arrival Day Logistics

We’ll send complete details after you book, including:

• Bus/vehicle drop-off location
• Where to check in
• Bus parking & safety zones
• Lunch instructions
• Departure process
• Educational Passport PDF

🎟️ Ready to Book?

Fall Field Trips

Book a Fall Field Trip

Fall Homeschool Field Trips

Book a Homeschool Fall Field Trip

Winter Field Trips: 2025 Details Coming Mid-October

Experience Winter Learning & Fun on the Farm!
Join us for our 2025 Winter Field Trips — a seasonal favorite designed to bring nature, learning, and holiday magic together. Students will explore, play, and learn about trees, wildlife, and winter traditions in a hands-on environment.

📅 Dates:
December 3–5 and December 10–12, 2025

⏰ Times:
Two sessions each day

• Morning: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Midday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

👥 Group Size: Up to 120 participants per timeslot

💲 Cost:

• $10 per Student and Adults
• 1 Teacher and 1 Paid School Teacher's Aid free per field trip.
• 20 person minimum ($200)
• Homeschool groups need to pay for all attendees. One adult per group (minimum 20 people) can be counted as a teacher.

🦌 What’s Included

Students will rotate through four fun and educational farm experiences — all led by our friendly farm team!

🐾 Meet the Reindeer
Get up close with our reindeer and learn fascinating facts about these amazing winter animals.

🏚 Play in the 1888 Barn
Climb, slide, and explore! Go down the hayloft slide, crawl through tunnels, and try your hand at our favorite game, Cluck-O!

🌲 Pinecone & Tree Lifecycle Lesson
Inside the Haymow Barn, discover how a Christmas tree grows — from tiny seed to beautiful evergreen.

🚜 Wagon Ride Adventure

Hop aboard for a wagon ride through our tree fields! Learn about how trees grow, support wildlife, and help keep our air clean.

🚍 Plan Your Visit

Field trip sessions start promptly at 9:30 AM and end at 11:00 AM (for morning groups) and 11:30 AM and end at 1:00 PM (for mid-morning groups) . Students rotate through activities every 15 minutes, with brief transition times.
All rides begin and end near the Haymow Barn.

Bring your class for an unforgettable farm experience that’s both educational and full of winter cheer!

🎟️ Ready to Book?

Winter Field Trips

Book a 9:30 Field Trip Book an 11:30 Field Trip

📞 Questions? Reach out anytime:

📧 tours@dullstreefarm.com

📞 (855) 325-3855 ext. 5

About the Tour

Fall Tours last approx. 2 - 3 Hours.

Winter Tours last approx. 1.5 Hours.

**This does not include unloading and loading of the school buses or if you decide to stay for lunch.

Educational Standards & Supplements

Indiana State Standards touched on during our fall field trips.
K.3.2, K.3.3,1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 3.3.1

Indiana State Standards touched on during our winter field trips.
K-LS1-1, K-Ess3-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2.A, and 3-LS3-1

Dress

Most of the field trip will be outside. Please, make sure all students wear appropriate clothing and shoes. It is also a good idea for each student to bring a bottle of water, especially on warm days. Rain coats and ponchos are also a good idea to bring along if there is a chance of rain.