Grow Gardens, Grow Minds.

Spend a day in our boots as we go beyond the barns to share knowledge, dig deep into hands-on activities, and celebrate people, plants, and animals.  

Field Trips 

Book Today: events@colonialgardenskc.com

For just $5/person visit any of two of our learning areas or deep dive into growing. Let our experts help tailor a unique experience to match your groups learning focus. 

Guided Tour - Choose 2 Sites

  • Alpacas & Livestock
  • Berry Patch & Apple Orchard
  • Market Vegetable Garden
  • Retail & Production Greenhouse for Annuals
  • Tree Nursery & Perennial Plants
  • Playground
  • Military Vehicle for "Bird's Eye View" Farm Tour

Price & Time

  • $5/person & $60 Minimum
  • Approximately 45 Minutes per Tour Site
  • All Ages Welcome
  • Add on extra sites for $2/person per Tour Site
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The Orchard is a perfect place for all ages to learn. From the basics of "What is an apple?" to "How to Start Your Own Orchard" and everything in between.
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Get to the ROOT of fun learning experiences in the year round vegetable garden.
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Roll through the playground on your way to visit the Alpacas.
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Alpaca lot of fun into learning. Visit our farm animals and alpacas to learn all about them and rotational grazing. 
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Year round growing...of vegetables and minds! Learn in our veggie greenhouse, our production houses, or our retail greenhouse. 
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Learning isn't just for littles. The berry patch is the sweetest spot to learn with your team. 
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Hands on experiences with all of our farm friends.
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Activities for every season. 
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Feeding time fun. 
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Learning all about houseplants. 
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Life on the Farm

Join our Farmers every Tuesday - Saturday (Tickets Here) for a hands on farm experience. (Weather Permitting) You will get to:

  • See Alpacas, Goats, Chickens & More
  • Be a Farmer for the Morning
  • Feed the Animals
  • Gather Eggs

Kids Club

Join our Garden Guides for a fun way to learn seasonal lessons on growing, animals, nature and more. Sign Up Here

  • Second Saturdays at 10am
  • 1 Hour of Hands-On Fun
  • Seasonal Activities from Fruit Picking to Up Close Animal Time
  • Ages 4-12

Learning Gardens

Unique Experience

Partner your class with Colonial Gardens for STEM focused learning. Pair this experience with your life sciences lesson plans.

Benefits

  • Progressive Learning
  • Appropriate for Multiple Ages & Grades
  • Ties Easily in Lesson Plans
  • Each Student Gets a Personal Garden Kit

Time & Money

  • Spring & Fall Sessions Available
  • Pick Up Garden Kit Prior to Start
  • Follow Along for 10 weeks on YouTube
  • Send in Questions & Pictures to have them answered in the following week's video
  • Utilize Grants to buy for Entire Class or Grade
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Kit is 1 grow package, 3 seed packs, soil, fertilizer & 3 plant tags to accompany 10 weeks of video

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Scenes from teachers getting in on the fun
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Meaningful Fundraising Flower Powered Fundraisers

Uplevel from candy bars with these easy options for high revenue income. Three times through the year we offer the opportunity to raise money for your club, school, or church. These plants are perfect for the purchaser or make great gifts. 

  • Spring Hanging Baskets
    • Orders from March to Early April
    • Ships in time for Mother's Day
    • 5 Varieties Available
  • Fall Mums
    • Orders from August to Early September
    • Ships in Mid-September
    • 5 Colors & 2 Sizes Available
  • Holiday Poinsettias
    • Orders in October
    • Ships After Thanksgiving
    • Multiple Sizes & Colors Available

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Creating Unique Learning Experiences

Grab your team and head out to Colonial for a hands-on, educational activity surrounded by plants, animals, and opportunity. Expert leaders share the in’s and out’s of a real, working farm with youth groups, corporate get-togethers, adult learning organizations, schools, daycares, and play groups. Tours are adapted to all age groups. So, grab your boots and gloves and let the learning begin!

Schedule a Tour or Field Trip

Gather the group and tell ‘em to meet you at Colonial Farms, where people, plants, education, and experiences connect.