Field Trips
Plan a Field Trip to Breeden’s Orchard in Mt Juliet
At Breeden’s Orchard, we offer a hands-on, educational experience where children can explore a real working apple and peach orchard. Our field trips are thoughtfully designed to balance learning with plenty of farm fun, sparking curiosity and connection to where food comes from.
FIELD TRIPS
Hands-On Learning on the Farm
Best suited for Pre-K through 3rd grade (approximately ages 5–8), our programs welcome mixed-age groups and can be adjusted to fit your class’s needs. Teachers will appreciate engaging, age-appropriate lessons, kids will enjoy interactive exploration, and parents or chaperones can move at their own pace — whether that means diving into farm knowledge or relaxing with a coffee, fresh donuts, and a bit of shopping.
During the visit, children will learn about pollination and the role of bees, discover the life cycle of apples and peaches, walk through the orchard to observe fruit at different stages, and experience farm life through hands-on activities.
We offer school field trips for Pre-K through 5th grade, special Homeschool Days on select dates, and extended visits for groups looking for deeper, more immersive programming.
Bring your class to Breeden’s Orchard for a day of learning, exploration, and play — spots fill quickly, so we recommend reserving early.
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Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays in September and October (Tuesdays available for rain days)
Time: Starting at 10:00 AM
Cost: $10 per child or adult (teachers, school nurses, and bus drivers are free of charge)
Age Group: 5 to 8 years old (Kindergarten through 3rd Grade)
What to Expect:
Farmer and Orchard Led Sessions: Discover the fascinating history of the apple. Learn about the life cycle of an apple tree, from seed to harvest.
Educator-Led Guided Walk: Explore our pollination trail and witness the incredible process of pollination in action.
Key Information:
No Price Increase: Enjoy our field trips at the same great rate as last year.
Bus Parking: Ample space available for bus parking.
Picnic Areas: Picnic areas are available for your group to enjoy.
Working Farm: Please ensure all visitors wear proper footwear and clothing suitable for an outdoor farm environment.
Rain Day: In case of inclement weather, we offer a rescheduled rain day.
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Age Group: 5 to 8 years old (Grades K-3) Students attending do not all need to be the same age.
Cost: $10 per child & adult attending the fieldtrip (babies and older children do not need to pay)
Join us for an enriching experience where children will explore the wonders of nature and agriculture at our orchard. Here's what they can look forward to:
What to Expect:
Farmer and Orchard Led Sessions: Discover the fascinating history of the apple. Learn about the life cycle of an apple tree, from seed to harvest.
Parent and Educator Guided Walk: Led by a parent or homeschool educator, explore our pollination trail and witness the incredible process of pollination in action.
Important Details:
Pre-Registration Required: Due to limited tickets, walk-ups cannot be accepted. Secure your spot today!
Additional Dates: If demand dictates, we will add more dates to accommodate everyone.
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Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the scheduled field trip will incur a cancellation fee unless canceled due to severe weather. Cancellations made prior to the 2-week window of the event will not incur any fee. Rescheduled field trips will not incur a fee.
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Field trips are predominantly held outside. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate our scheduled field trips in any way we can. Whenever possible, we will seek to reschedule OR determine if the field trip size is suitable to be held inside.
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Remember, we are a working family farm.
Parents are encouraged to send their children to school on Breeden’s field trip day in close toed shoes. Based on the weather conditions of that day, rainboots, ponchos, sun screen and hats are also recommended. Basically be prepared.