Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled afternoon in the garden! New in 2017, Community GroundWorks is thrilled to offer Family Field Trips. Each field trip will feature hands-on outdoor activities for parents and kids of all ages: harvest and cook a healthy snack, plant seedlings, explore the worm compost bins, or create outdoor art. At the Kids’ Garden, located on Madison’s northside, families can also visit with our resident chickens or explore the tall grass prairie.

Sign up here

Deadline to register is noon the day prior to your field trip.

Maximum number of participants for each field trip: 20.

Sample Family Field Trip Schedule 

• Welcome, orientation, and garden game
• Compost exploration & seasonal garden activity (planting, mulching, harvesting)
• Water & games break!
• Harvest & cook a garden snack OR Beekeeping (July 10 & August 7 only)
• Free choice time – create outdoor art, visit the chickens (Kids’ Garden), or return to your favorite activity of the day!
• Wrap-up and farewell