Agriculture Educational Programs
Through unique, immersive experiences, AgEd programs spark curiosity, foster compassion, and creates community between learner, animals, and our environment.
Youth and their families can meander through the Barn on Family Farmyards; Dive deeper into agriculture, engaging with the land during Farm Field Trips; learn responsibility and veterinary science by providing the care for our Farm Friends as an Animal Care Co-Op member. We also offer an Intro to Animal Care program, allowing our youngest learners (5-10yo) to become comfortable and familiar with the animals and their care.
Using our historic, 240-acre property, our programs have something for everyone! Click the tabs below to learn more about each program!
Open to youth ages 5 and up, Intro to Animal Care is a hands-on educational program where participants learn how to care for the animals on our farm. This interactive experience fosters responsibility, teamwork, and a deeper connection to nature and agriculture. Each session includes feeding the animals, providing fresh water, mucking pastures, and other essential animal care tasks.
We offer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions, with each series running for 8 weeks on Wednesdays. Participants can register per session or enroll for the full series at a discounted rate.
Closed-toe shoes are required, and we recommend dressing in layers as our property is often cooler and windier than surrounding areas.
Upcoming Session: Spring 2025
📅 Dates: March 26th – May 14th, 2025 (8-week session)
⏰ Time: TBD
📍 Location: Garrett Williamson Barn, 395 Bishop Hollow Road, NSQ PA
💲 Cost: $20 per individual session, $120 for the full 8-week session (Save $40 by enrolling in advance!)
Full-session payment is due by March 25th
Join us for a rewarding and educational experience on the farm! For questions or registration details, please contact Raichel at rbarzilay@garrettwilliamson.org.
Register today by click HERE.
Garrett Williamson’s Camp Garrett provides an Agriculture Education Track program tailored for campers aged 8 to 12.
The program focuses on safe and enjoyable activities within the Barn and Garden for the first half of the day, offering a unique and educational experience while enjoying the camp’s regular programming in the afternoon.
Click here to learn more!
No matter the time of year, we know you will enjoy your birthday adventure in our barns, pastures, gardens, and trails to discover the amazing world around you. Party down with your cake, candles and presents in our meeting room or enjoy the farm-fresh air at the picnic tables, overlooking the pastures & woods. Bring your favorite humans and let the animals help you celebrate down at the Barn!
Minimum participants: 10
Maximum participants: 20
$10 additional for any children over the maximum.
Cost: $450
Program duration: 2.5 hours – one hour for festivities and one hour for Farm activities (not in that order). This includes a half hour for guest arrival.
Click here to schedule a birthday party today!
Families and friends – come visit the Garrett Williamson Farm:
Every month from November to May, from 11am to 1pm.
Similar to an open house, families can visit our 200+ year old Barn and observe our sheep, alpacas, horse, & goats. (Pigs welcome visitors April and May)
As an educational production Farm, we prioritize the animals’ safety & well-being. These animals give us so much and as Farmers, it is our responsibility to steward the best possible life. Visitors will be able to visit the animals from outside their pastures.
As long as the weather is safe, this outdoor event will still take place – snow, wind, & sunshine! (So please dress accordingly; layers are key!)
The cost is $7.50 per adult & child; children under 2yo are free.
Bring Learning to Life at Garrett Williamson!
Give your students an unforgettable, hands-on experience at our working farm! Our immersive field trips connect children with nature, agriculture, and food systems in a fun and engaging way. Students will explore what plants and animals need to grow, discover local agriculture, and learn about the vital role of soil—all while meeting farm animals, exploring the garden, using tools for farm tasks, hiking through nature trails, and investigating wetlands and ecosystems. These interactive experiences make learning come alive while fostering curiosity and a deeper connection to the environment.
Cost: $20 per student
Chaperones: Up to 10 adults free; additional adults $5 each
Group Size: Up to 3 classrooms per trip (30 students per class) – multiple trips available each week
We believe every child should have the opportunity to learn in nature. Financial assistance is available—please ask! Reach out to Raichel, our Camp and AgEd Director at rbarzilay@garrettwilliamson.org.
📅 Click here to book your field trip today!
History
Garrett Williamson built the Videon Educational Garden (VEG) in 2015 on a half acre of the campus. Since its installation, the garden has expanded to include a produce processing station, outdoor classroom space and a bee program. The garden itself is home to over 100 varieties of produce. In addition to growing many fruits, vegetables, plants, and herbs that are often distributed to our families, the garden has become a focal point for our environmental education program featuring land stewardship and conscious nutrition.
Mission
Over 350 students and campers, ages 3-15, as well as parents and staff get to plant, harvest, and learn in the garden. The goal of the garden is to grow excitement about fresh and local foods, a taste for produce and healthy options, and a passion for plants.
Get Involved!
Volunteer
We could use your help to weed, plant, water, compost, and taste!
Contact us at garden@garrettwilliamson.org to see how you can get involved.
Donate
Support
New projects are on the horizon, like raised beds, a greenhouse, and even fence repairs, but we can’t do it without your support.
Out of School Time (OST) Days at Garrett Williamson
Join us for a day of hands-on learning and fun at Garrett Williamson! Our Out of School Time (OST) Days provide engaging, nature-based experiences for children on select days when school is closed. Mornings are filled with animal encounters and nature exploration, while afternoons include garden activities and a fun make-your-own snack session. Children should bring a peanut-free lunch.
📅 2024-2025 OST Dates:
Monday, April 14th – Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Cost: $110 per child
Hours: 8am to 5pm
Age: 1st grade to 5th grade
Please note, if your child’s school is in session, they cannot participate during the hours that they are expected to be at school. This program is subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.
The Farm Animals at Garrett Williamson are here for educational purposes. Youth and their family members help care for and ensure the safety and well-being of these animals. Their hard work allows us the opportunity to utilize these animals for unique, hands-on educational opportunities and experiences.
Alpacas
Goats
Sheep
Willow, our horse
Pigs (Seasonal)
