MSU Tollgate Farm School and Community Program Visit
What to Expect and How to Prepare for a MSU Tollgate Farm Visit
Interested in bringing your class or group to the farm for experiential hands-on learning? Learn more about what a MSU Tollgate Farm visit can be!
- 2 - 4 hour farm visit
- Seasonal outdoor program with driving questions
- Inquiry-based, hands-on learning
- Collaboration with MSU Tollgate staff to connect to classroom learning
- Lunch area available in historic 19th century barn
- 30 minute self-guided hikes available after field trip
- Financial aid process is available
How to prepare for a Tollgate Farm visit:
- Fill out this reservation request form and email lavignek@msu.edu to notify us.
- Divide your total number of students from the school or group into smaller groups (usually 4 unless otherwise indicated) before you arrive.
- Remind students or participants to dress in layers for the weather. We will be outdoors for the duration of the program.
- Have name tags for your students.
- Arrive fifteen minutes before your program.
- Bring lunches to enjoy before or after your program. Place lunches in barn upon arrival.
- Participate in large group orientation.
- Break into smaller groups each led by an educational leader.
- Rotate through (4-5) 25-35 minute rotations led by educational leader.
- Wash hands before snack and lunch.
Payment: Please provide final head count and payment two weeks prior to your program. We accept checks made payable to Michigan State University or payment by Cashnet. Please no cash.