Swans Trail Farms' Homeschool Days
October 27, 2023
Cost: $12.00 +tax and $1 ticketing fee

tax & ticketing fee per person (Adults and Children) 
Under 2 is free; Season Pass is not valid for this event

This event is by reservation only!
Advance Registration Required, Limited Space Available
Our Homeschool Days are for homeschool and co-op families. It allows your family, group, or co-op the opportunity to participate in our Field Trip Program.

Schedule of Farmer-Led Presentations
Each presentation will be approximately 15 minutes long and led by one of our fun and knowledgeable farmers!

All farmer-led presentations will be available at these times:
10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm

The Cider Mill will be operating between 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Pumpkin Lifecycle and Sustainable Farming
In the Pumpkin Patch
Learn about the lifecycle of a pumpkin and Swans Trail Farms' sustainable farming program. Learn all about cover crops, crop rotation, integrated pest management and other farming practices Swans Trail Farms use as part of our commitment to ecological farming.

Bees & our Apple Orchard
In the Apple Orchard, catch the wagon ride out to the Apple Orchard or walk the Apple Trail, a 0.2 mile walk
Enjoy a wagon ride out to the Apple Orchard. Explore the amazing relationship between our apple trees and the bees who pollinate them. Learn the importance of crabapple trees in our orchard!

Cider Mill Press Demonstration
Cider Mill is located near the exit of the Hay Maze
After learning about our apple orchard, head back to the Cider Mill to view a cider pressing demonstration and sample our fresh-pressed cider!

A-maizing Corn
Catch the Wagon out to the Corn Maze, located just behind the Country Store
Learn about the parts of a corn plant, why the tassels are so important, and how we grow and create our Washington State Corn Maze. Hop the wagon ride back or stay and explore the 4.5 miles of winding paths with landmarks of our state along 250 state roads with 400 towns. Each road, town, and landmark is labeled with a sign featuring historical facts.  

Important Details
• Pre-purchased ticket are required for both children and adults. 
• No timed entry, but you must claim your Homeschool Wristband before 12:00. No refunds/transfers for unclaimed wristbands or late arrivals. 
• Includes a $2 voucher to be used towards the purchase of a pumpkin. Valid on Homeschool Day only. 
• Homeschool Days is from 10am-2pm. The farm stays open until 6pm, feel free to stay and enjoy the farm activities until closing (Homeschool Days wristband required)
• All your favorite activities will be open, including the Washington State Corn Maze, Zip Lines, Cow Train, Low Ropes Play Zone, Barnyard Animal viewing, Jumping Pillows, 3-Story Hay Maze and more!

• Retail Pumpkin Patch open from 10AM - 6PM

• Country Store open from 10AM - 6PM

• Donut Barn open from 10am - 6pm serving hot donuts, hot dogs, pumpkin chili, hot/cold drinks including cider, caramel apples, and kettle corn