{"id":2905,"date":"2026-08-18T20:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/foxchasefarm\/?page_id=2905"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:55:29","slug":"field-trips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/foxchasefarm\/field-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Field Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Get Hands-On at Philly\u2019s Farm!<\/h3>\n

Bring agriculture, STEM, wildlife science, and sustainability to life with a hands-on field trip at Fox Chase Farm.<\/p>\n

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A Classroom Without Walls<\/h4>\n

Fox Chase Farm turns the farm into a classroom for the day. Students explore hands-on STEM activity stations designed to connect agriculture and wildlife science with real-world experiences.<\/p>\n

From meeting farm animals to investigating plants, ecosystems, food production, and sustainable practices, students learn by seeing, touching, questioning, and doing.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Explore. Discover. Get Your Hands Dirty.<\/h4>\n

Hands-On STEM<\/strong>
\nExplore interactive activity stations that bring science, agriculture, and the environment to life.<\/p>\n

Meet the Animals<\/strong>
\nGet up close with the cows, sheep, goats, chickens, and other animals that call Fox Chase Farm home.<\/p>\n

Agriculture in Action<\/strong>
\nDiscover how a working farm operates and explore the systems behind growing food and caring for the land.<\/p>\n

Wildlife & Sustainability<\/strong>
\nInvestigate the relationships between plants, animals, ecosystems, agriculture, and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”1px”][vc_column_text]\n

Agriculture Isn’t Just Something Students Learn About.
\nHere, They Experience It.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”1px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n

More Than a Field Trip<\/h4>\n

Operated by the School District of Philadelphia, Fox Chase Farm is dedicated to engaging learners of all ages through hands-on agricultural experiences, innovative technologies, and education in sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

Our goal is to cultivate awareness of farming’s vital role in society, empower future agricultural leaders, and help students build a deeper understanding of the connections between food, land, science, and community.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n

Bring Your Class or Group to the Farm<\/h4>\n

Fox Chase Farm field trips offer an immersive educational experience for students and organized groups looking to explore agriculture beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n

Whether students are discovering where their food comes from, meeting a farm animal for the first time, or connecting classroom science to a real agricultural environment, the farm provides opportunities to make learning tangible and memorable.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”1px”][vc_column_text]\n

Ready to Bring Learning to the Farm?<\/h3>\n

Start planning your Fox Chase Farm field trip today.<\/p>\n

Complete our field trip request form to provide information about your class or group and begin the registration process.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Request Your Field Trip” align=”center” custom_background=”#022D53″ custom_text=”#F79A10″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScMmy6rMt77SAGCDCCTNCLaAbLrY1wLeR8clU2GGiTN-PiHqg%2Fviewform”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n

Have Questions Before You Register?<\/h4>\n

Our team can help with questions about planning your visit to Fox Chase Farm.<\/p>\n

Email:
\nfoxchasefarm@philasd.org<\/p>\n

Phone:
\n(215) 400-3310 ext. 1<\/p>\n

Location:
\n8500 Pine Road
\nPhiladelphia, PA 19111[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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