Special Events/Field Trips

What’s new at Giving Gardens of Indiana?!

We offer seasonal programming and events for all ages and the community!

Check here to see what is new at Giving Gardens of Indiana!

Get ready for an afternoon of family fun, laughter, and friendly competition at our second annual Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser! This is a fantastic way to support a great cause and kick off the holiday season in style.

🗓 Date & Time:

December 14th | 1:00 - 4:00 PM

📍 Location:

Main Bowl

303 S. Main Street

Columbia City, IN 46725

💸 Price:

$15 per Bowler (includes shoe rental)

Bring your friends, family, and best bowling game—there will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest to keep the festivities going!

Create a Team or Join One! The deadline to register is December 7th, so sign up now to reserve your spot on the lanes. Each bowler is encouraged to raise $50 in pledges to support our mission.

Come for the strikes and stay for the holiday cheer. Let’s roll together to make a difference this season!

🎳 Roll into the Holiday Spirit with our 2nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon! 🎳

Schedule a Field Trip

Would your school, homeschool group or organization like to schedule an educational field trip to Giving Gardens of Indiana?

We offer field trips for Pre-K-High School age students. Our educational urban farm and forested area offer endless learning opportunities for your students to explore!

We break the field trip groups into Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle School/High School. Each field trip would have a learning focus and lesson/activity dependent on age and season. We also offer free play time for the younger students to follow their interests in our natural play space/forested area.

Learning opportunities offered:

  • Gardening

  • Foraging

  • Bushcraft Skills

  • Specific Nature Topics (birds, trees, mushrooms, seasons, etc…)

  • Herbal remedies

  • Outdoor Cooking

  • Nature Art

  • Nature Walks

Days/Times:

  • Wednesday or Friday - Afternoons only during school year (1:30pm+)

  • Thursdays - Morning or Afternoon (summer only)

  • Time length: 2hr field trip

  • Seasons field trips offered: Fall/Spring/Summer

Other important info:

  • 20 students max per group. If you have a larger group, we would have to split into different days. Children under 3 do not count towards the 20 students and will not be charged for the field trip.

  • Liability/Media Waivers must be signed before participating

  • You are required to provide your own gear, drinks, & snacks

  • Our location is on varying terrain, mostly mulch and grass. NOT Hospitable to wheelchairs or individuals with mobility challenges.

  • We offer a port a potty restroom

  • Parents are welcome to stay for field trip at no charge

  • Because we are an all outdoor site (we do offer a pavilion), we can schedule a rain out date for your field trip incase of inclement weather.

  • You must give us a list of students participating and their ages.

  • Please wear gear appropriate for the weather and clothing that can get dirty. Close toed shoes or rain boots are recommended. Hats, sunscreen, and bug spray are encouraged depending on time of year.

  • Please bring your child water and a snack.

Fees for field trip:

  • Each 2hr field trip is a flat rate of $150. Your field trip organizer will have to spilt the cost amongst participants and then the fee needs to be paid to Giving Gardens as one lump sum. The fee can be paid ahead of time or on the day of the field trip.

  • Children under 3 are free to participate

  • Pay online: Pay Here (Mark as a workshop when choosing from the selections offered)

Location:

Giving Gardens of Indiana

479 S. Towerview Dr.

Columbia City, IN 46725

Have more questions?? Email us: Jessica Burkett Educational Director

Gear Sale Fundraiser!

Want to support our organization and programs?!

You can purchase gear by following this link and clicking on the Giving Gardens of Indiana store.

There is gear for your favorite program or the organization! You pick! And if you would like to just donate, you can donate through the website:

Thank you for helping our students and our programs GROW!!! 

 

“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.”

— Thomas Berry