2025 Registration Open Dates

Spring Field Trips/Group Visits (March-May): Registration Opens February 1st
Summer Field Trips/Group Visits (June-August): Registration Opens April 1st
Fall Field Trips/Group Visits (September-October): Registration Opens July 1st

*MetroParks Farm and Lanterman’s Mill are not available until late April.

Visits Offered Spring, Summer, and Fall

Ford Nature Center (1.5-2 hours/Maximum 50 participants)

    • Educator led Nature Hike (proper hiking footwear required) 45 minutes
    • Educator led Nature Lesson/Indoor Center Exploration 45 minutes

*Most developmentally appropriate for grades 3-12 or ages 8-adult for non-school groups. Available to schedule in March.

Lanterman’s Mill (1.5-2 hours/Maximum 50 participants)

    • Inside Tour of Mill (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Gorge Hike (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Outside space for lunch provided if requested (30 minutes)

*Reserved for grades 3-12/ages 8-adult due to the challenges of the facility and hike. Available to schedule in late April.

MetroParks Farm (1.5-2 hours/Maximum 60 participants)

    • Barn Tour/Pond Hike (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Tractor Wagon Tour (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Indoor space for lunch provided if requested (30 minutes)

*Most developmentally appropriate for grades Pre-K-3 or ages 4-8 for non-school groups. Available to schedule in late April.