Join E.Z. Orchards Harvest of knowledge school tour series as adventure through Corn Oregon. Please see the information below for additional information, dates, and contact information.
Download the 2008 Harvestfest School Tour signup/info sheet here. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader - please allow a few moments to load)
Corn Oregon! This year's Harvest of Knowledge is perfect for school children learning about our home state, Oregon. There will be many opportunities for fun and learning.
As you journey through the Corn Maze (a map of Oregon’s roads, highways and points of unique geographic interest) you will see a Native American tipi. Climb over Mt. Hood (made of straw bales) and go down a slide representing the rapids of the Columbia River. There will be many signs along the trails to identify the roads, highways, cities, towns, and unique geographic locations of our beautiful state.
Children of all ages will enjoy this fun-filled experience. This is an exceptional social studies opportunity for elementary students.
Pumpkin Patch: Each student will pick out a pumpkin and one pumpkin will be given to each class.
Petting Zoo: See a variety of farm animals such as a calf, goats, chickens, pigs, sheep and rabbits. There will be feed available in quarter-operated machines. And of course there will be hand washing facilities available.
Orchard Tour: The students will participate in a tour of the orchard where the growing process is explained to the children, season by season in way suitable to their grade level. They will be able to pick out an apple to eat or take home.
Corn Maze : Your class will travel through our maze which is in the shape Oregon. They will see a Native American tipi, climb over the straw bale Mt Hood, ride a slide down the Rapids of the Columbia and see many signs filled with fun information. Please click on here to see grade appropriate worksheets that you can preprint and use on your field trip or in class prior to or after your visit to Corn Oregon.
And Much, More: In addition to the pumpkin and apple, each child will receive an apple cider donut, apple cider and a "Corn Oregon!" sticker.
Set a Date Now: The time slots available will fill up fast, so don't wait. Make your reservation now. The cost; October 2rd - 13th is $4.25 per student, October 14th - 31st is $4.75 per student. Admission includes a pumpkin, hay ride, the Corn Oregon Maze, the petting zoo, an apple, apple cider, a donut, a sticker and the orchard tour. The entire package will last about one hour. You are welcome to spend more time in the Corn Oregon Maze after the organized part of your visit to the farm is complete. Panning for gold is available for an additional $2.00 fee. Each child who participates will enjoy finding gold (iron pyrite-fool’s gold) to take home.
Contact: Ask for John, Debbie, or Josh at E.Z. Orchards Farm Market 503.393.1506...or email John. Please have three choices for dates when you call or email. We are located at the corner of Hazel Green and Cordon Roads in N.E. Salem. Please stop by if you would like to preview the maze before you reserve a date for your class. Please visit our website, ezorchards.com, to see all of the activities and items offered at E.Z. Orchards Farm Market.
