Discover the Garden!
Join us in the garden at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware! During visits, our garden educators immerse children in the garden where they learn how food is grown, harvested, and prepared. Each lesson includes gardening, nutrition, and outdoor education.
What to expect when you visit
Explore
Harvest
Grow
Walk through the garden, discover seasonal fruits and vegetables, and learn how food grows.
Harvest fresh produce and enjoy a seasonal taste test while learning about healthy eating.
Every student plants a seed to take home, extending the learning beyond the garden.
"The interaction with the children was great. The activities held the children's attention and allowed them to engage. Wonderful!"
Cheryl P.
Acelero Head Start at White Oak
"Enjoyed the hands-on portion and that the instructors were very knowledgeable and engaging with the kids.
What Educators Are Saying
"The children were engaged the entire time. It was a great experience and the teachers were really happy with the program!"
Trish F.
Children's Village
Jessica G.
Over the Rainbow Child Development Center
Plan Your Visit
At least one teacher attending must read, sign and submit our Farm Visit Expectations Acknowledgement
Each child must have a signed Liability Waiver in order to attend the field trip. These may be sent electronically or brought the day of. Help us have fun, safely!
Signing up for a garden visit is as simple as 1-2-3! You'll choose a date, answer a few questions about your class and a team member will reach out to confirm!
Planning your visit is easy! Complete these three simple steps to schedule your visit and prepare your class for a fun, safe, and successful experience.
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Blue Sky Gardens brings the garden to you with year-round classroom visits for schools within a 30-mile radius of Philadelphia.
Can't Make it to Fort Mifflin?
Find the Garden
We're located inside historic Fort Mifflin. We recommend entering "Fort Mifflin" into your GPS, then follow the signs to Blue Sky Gardens just inside the gate!
6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia PA 19153
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