Swans Trail Farms' Homeschool Days
September 17 and October 7
Cost: $14.95 +tax/fee per person (Adults and Children Ages 2 and Up) 
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, co-ops, and families. They are designed to give you the opportunity to participate in engaging programs, including educational Farmer Talks and farm activities to help students understand and appreciate farming practices and the science of agriculture.

Farmer Talks
These presentations are approximately 20 minutes long and led by one of our fun and knowledgeable farmers! Farmer Talks happen on the hour and half hour, beginning at 10:30am and ending at 1:30pm . 

• Pumpkin Lifecycle in the Pumpkin Patch and Sustainable Farming
  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
  Enjoy a wagon ride out to the Apple Orchard, or walk the Apple Trail to the 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
  After learning about our apple orchard, head back to the Cider Mill to view a cider pressing demonstration and sample our fresh-pressed cider!

• Washington State Corn Maze with a Wagon Ride
  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.  

• Ask-A-Farmer!
  Have any additional questions? Want to find out more info? Stop by and ask a Farmer any question regarding the History of Swans Trail Farms, farming practices or anything Ag-related!

Important Details
• Pre-purchased ticket are required for both children and adults. 

• No timed entry, but you must check in and claim your Homeschool Days 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 Days only. One voucher per pumpkin.

• Homeschool Days is from 10am-2pm. The farm stays open until 6pm, feel free to stay and enjoy the farm activities until closing (wristband required). 

• All your favorite activities will be open, including the Washington State Corn Maze, Zip Lines,  Low Ropes Play Zone, Animal Barn , Jumping Pillows, 3-Story Hay Maze and more!

Harvest Festival Daily Hours

• U-Pick Pumpkin Patch open from 10AM - 6PM

• Country Sore open from 10AM - 6PM

• Donut Barn open from 10AM - 5:45PM 
Serving warm donuts, caramel apples, kettle corn, hot dogs, pumpkin chili and hot/cold drinks.