School Trips

School Trips

Turf to Table has a special learning programme for groups of school kids of various age groups who want to visit the farm as part of experiential learning. There is nothing more joyful than working with children for a better future. A group of up to 30 children at a time is best for effective interaction.

The Graders

Age group: 3yrs – 12 yrs

Time : 9am- 2pm

This module is carefully designed for school children between 3-6 years and 7-12 years. Our sessions use the natural farm setting to provide a unique hands-on learning experience. Some of the activities kids enjoy at our farms include:

  • A farm walk
  • Small hands on the fields – Harvesting seasonal vegetables and planting
  • new seeds
  • Learning to use chakki, silbatta, okhli and knowing their importance in cooking.
  • Playing Village Games
  • Craft Workshops: Crafts like Worli painting, vegetable stamping and greeting cards made with flowers and leaves.
  • Farm Scavenger Hunts: We create educational scavenger hunts that teach children about different plants and farming practices.

 

The Teens

Age group: 12 – 18 years

Time : 9am- 4pm

The teen field trip focuses primarily on the experiential aspect. Along with farm walk and interactive activities like harvesting and planting of seeds. We also include educational workshops about biodiversity and ecosystem. We encourage them to ask questions and interact with our farm educators

  • Understanding the basics of agriculture from preparing the soil to storing the harvested grains.
  • Work on the field
  • Effects of chemicals on vegetables.
  • Life under the soil and the importance of growing it.
  • Machines on the farm.
  • Rain water harvesting
  • Distillation methods with herbs.
  • A walk through our medicinal garden
  • Biofuels on the farm.
  • Making Bio Enzymes using Waste.
  • The science of probiotics
  • Understanding the concept of crop rotation and layered farming
  • PH and its relevance in agriculture
  • Bio-dynamic Calendars
  • Opportunity for volunteering on the farm

Collaborations with Schools

“Sow as you Grow”  is an initiative we have taken to different schools in and around Vidharba. We aim to inculcate the values of healthy eating and nutrition. We assist schools to set up their own organic food gardens. We offer volunteer programs for students looking to fulfill their passion for Farming.