Fall Farm Season is almost here and we are so excited to announce all the new happenings and attractions coming this season to the Ellms Family Farm!  New this year, families can enjoy our Tiny Tractors, Tractor Inflatable Obstacle Course, and many other additions around the farm! We have our all ages Low Ropes Course – a 70’ x 70’…
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When you are an elementary school teacher, it can be challenging to coordinate a successful field trip. It is important to find a location that is budget-friendly, and engages the students in order to keep their attention for the duration of the trip. Most importantly, the school field trip must educate students in a fun way. Jill Gobel, a second…
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Field trips provide a great escape from the routines of classroom learning. They also provide students with a unique opportunity to experience aspects of their studies first hand. Many students look forward to their upcoming field trip all year long. However, the 6th grade class at Gowana Middle School does things a bit differently. Rather than ending the year with…
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Over the winter we plan what type of gourds and pumpkins we will plant in the spring.  The type and the number of each type to plant is always based on the previous year’s comments from our guests on the farm and new types from the seed companies. After 7-10 days the seeds germinate and the pumpkin plants start to…
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