FIELD TRIPS THAT BRING LEARNING TO LIFE

Bring your class to GardenWorks for Kids for a nature-based field trip filled with discovery, movement, creativity, and hands-on learning in our beautiful 2-acre garden.

why teachers book gardenworks

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Kids LOVE this place

Hands-on learning
Students don’t just hear about nature—they plant, explore, observe, and experience it firsthand.

Made for young learners
Our field trips are sensory-rich, age-appropriate, and designed to keep little hands and minds engaged.

Easy to say yes to
Simple, meaningful, and memorable for teachers, students, and families alike.

A field trip that feels special
The kind of day students remember, parents hear about, and teachers are glad they booked.

GIVE YOUR STUDENTS SOMETHING THEY CAN TOUCH, TASTE, EXPLORE, AND REMEMBER.

At GardenWorks for Kids, students don’t just learn about the natural world—they experience it with their whole selves.

They dig into soil.
They create with their hands.
They explore the garden.
They connect classroom learning to real life.

This is the kind of field trip that sparks curiosity, supports meaningful learning, and gives children the freedom to engage with nature in a way that feels joyful, memorable, and alive.

every field trip includes

  • A guided introduction to the space and the day ahead

  • Interactive garden-based learning designed for real engagement

  • A tactile project that helps reinforce the experience

  • Time to observe, move, discover, and enjoy the garden

  • A simple shared moment built into the day

  • Students get to plant something to take home

  • A fun way to remember the day together

Seasonal themes that keep every visit fresh

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WHY TEACHERS, DIRECTORS, AND FAMILIES KEEP COMING BACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We welcome schools, preschools, homeschool groups, co-ops, and other youth-centered groups across the Inland Empire and Southern California.

  • Our experiences are especially well-suited for preschool through elementary-aged children.

  • Field trips are $18 per student beginning Fall 2026. This includes a hands-on, nature-based learning experience designed to be engaging, memorable, and easy for teachers to say yes to.

  • Each field trip includes 4 free chaperones. Additional adults are $5 each.

    Because we welcome so many children and families through the garden each month, every extra body adds to the natural wear and tear of the space. This small fee helps us care for, restore, and maintain the garden so it stays beautiful, safe, and magical for every group that visits.

  • GardenWorks for Kids is located in Yucaipa and serves schools and groups throughout the Inland Empire and surrounding areas.

  • We recommend booking 3–6 months in advance whenever possible, especially for popular seasons and school-year dates. Our calendar can fill quickly, so the earlier you reach out, the better your chances of securing your preferred field trip date.

  • To help us prepare supplies, staffing, and activities for your students, field trips must be paid in full — or have an approved school purchase order on file — no later than 14 days before your scheduled visit.

    If payment or PO confirmation has not been received by that date, your field trip may need to be rescheduled.

    This helps us keep field trips organized, sustainable, and ready for your group when you arrive.

  • Cancellations made more than 30 days before your field trip are eligible for a 100% refund. Cancellations made 7–30 days before your field trip are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days before your field trip, or no-shows, are non-refundable. Rescheduling with less than 30 days’ notice is subject to availability and requires a $75 administration fee.

  • Click below to inquire or book, and we’ll help you secure your field trip date.

field trip inquiry form

We recommend booking 3–6 months in advance. Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch with available dates and next steps for your group.