The Pioneer Living field trip series is appropriate for students K-6.  Two hours in length, these trips are held at the historic Peter Navarre cabin on the grounds of Toledo Botanical Garden.  The Pioneer Living trips currently available include...

Pioneer Life
Social Studies come alive as students journey back in time to experience life in the early 1800’s.  They’ll start with early morning chores; using antique tools to haul water, cut wood, churn butter and grind corn.  When the work is done, we’ll make a pioneer toy and play pioneer games!  Young explorers will use lots of imagination as they spend a few hours living like the early settlers.  Be prepared for any weather, as the cabin is authentic and much of the time is spent outdoors.

Homesteading
As a follow up to Pioneer Life, students can return for more in-depth projects.  This session allows each young homesteader to make and take home a bar of soap, a corn husk doll, and a candle.  They will also try carding wool to prepare it for spinning and using a drop spindle to make yarn (best suited for Grades 3-6).

Early registration is recommended, as autumn and especially spring dates fill up quickly.  To reserve a date for your Pioneer Living field trip, please print & fill out this form:

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Questions?:  Call 419-936-2977 or email education@toledogarden.org.