Want to visit the Osborne Nature Area and/or The District Farm?

1. Review the Field Trip Calendar below for available times and dates. 

2. Complete the 2025-2026 Field Trip Request Form 

3. Contact Kim Hunter khunter@scusd.net if you have any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How many chaperones are needed for the field trip?

• Grades TK - 2 may bring 4 - 5 chaperones including the teacher for one class (30 students max).

• Grades 3 - 5 may bring 3-4 chaperones including the teachers for one class (30 students max).

• Grades 6 - 12 only need teachers and paraeducators join the field trip.

What should I bring on the field trip?

• sunscreen and hat

• closed toed shoes and comfortable clothes

• water bottle, bagged lunch

Will students and I have an area to eat lunch?

• The Nature Area has picnic tables & grassy area for students, teachers and adults to eat lunch.

• The District Farm has two locations with picnic tables - one location is near the main gate & the other location is in the Farm Camp/Youth Garden area. 

Will students have access to bathrooms?

• The Nature Area is 'on' Peterson Middle School's campus so students and chaperones have access to student and staff bathrooms.

• The District Farm has a portable toilet close to main gate and near the Farm Camp/Youth Garden area.

How long are field trips?

• The duration of the Nature Area field trip is 1.5 hours including the lunch time. 

• If teachers choose the combination of the Nature Area and the Farm field trips, the duration is 3 hours including the lunch time.

• The duration of the Farm Visit field trip is 1.5 hours including a snack break. 

I need financial assistance for transportation, can you help?

• Yes, please contact Kim Hunter for specifics.

Link to Elementary Field Trip Themes 

Link to Secondary Field Trip Themes