Bookworm Gardens Field Trips
Bring your students to Bookworm Gardens for a nature-based field trip experience!
Our field trips are fully outdoor hands-on, age appropriate, learner-based experiences that incorporate both literature and the Gardens. Programs related to topics such as seasonal changes and exploration, the senses, literacy and poetry, composting, weather, the trees in the garden, and seeds and leaves take place at the Gardens May - October of each year in the mornings (AM) and afternoons (PM).
How Do I sign UP for a field trip?
If you have a group of over 10 learners at a traditional school, then you qualify for a field trip. We do not allow non-family groups of 10 or more to attend without a reservation and we do not allow self-guided tours. We can accommodate groups from 10 to 200 learners. Field trips last 1.5 - 2 hours.
Cost per student is $6.00
Educators + Chaperones essential for travel are free.
Chaperones must be 18+ and are not allowed to bring any other child/sibling along on the field trip with them.
We require two chaperones (including educators) per group of 20 learners. Any additional chaperones must pay $10 per person.
Educators can request a 30 minute picnic slot for their learners to eat. Picnic locations are chosen by Bookworm Gardens' staff members and are outdoors. All trash must be taken back out with the group. Any group that leaves trash behind will be fined $100.
Field trips will happen rain or shine! We will cancel or reschedule in the case of severe storms.
Please review our Field FAQ for additional field trip details.
Please click the “Field Trip Registration” Button to request a field trip. Bookworm field trips tend to fill up 12-18 months out. We are currently sold out for Spring and Summer 2024 but be sure to join our waitlist!
Can I still get a field trip if they are all filled?
Maybe! We encourage any school to put their name/contact information on our waitlist in case there’s any last minute changes and a spot becomes available. Once we receive your request, we will contact you only if an opening occurs.
Please note that you are only on the waitlist for the slot you select. Spots will not be carried through to the next season.
Do you have any Scholarships available?
Yes, a limited number of scholarships are available for schools who have 50% or more learners who participate in Wisconsin’s Free + Reduced Lunch Program. Click the link below for additional information and application.
additional Questions?
Visit our Field Trips FAQs for additional questions or contact Jordan Nickels, School + Youth Programs Manager, at jordan@bookwormgardens.org with any questions regarding school groups or field trips.
