MSU Tollgate Farm School and Community Program Visit

What to Expect and How to Prepare for a MSU Tollgate Farm Visit

Interested in bringing your class or group to the farm for experiential hands-on learning? Learn more about what a MSU Tollgate Farm visit can be! 

  • 2 - 4 hour farm visit
  • Seasonal outdoor program with driving questions
  • Inquiry-based, hands-on learning
  • Collaboration with MSU Tollgate staff to connect to classroom learning
  • Lunch area available in historic 19th century barn
  • 30 minute self-guided hikes available after field trip
  • Financial aid process is available 

How to prepare for a Tollgate Farm visit:

  • Fill out this reservation request form and email lavignek@msu.edu to notify us.
  • Divide your total number of students from the school or group into smaller groups (usually 4 unless otherwise indicated) before you arrive.
  • Remind students or participants to dress in layers for the weather. We will be outdoors for the duration of the program.
  • Have name tags for your students. 
  • Arrive fifteen minutes before your program.
  • Bring lunches to enjoy before or after your program. Place lunches in barn upon arrival.
  • Participate in large group orientation.
  • Break into smaller groups each led by an educational leader.
  • Rotate through (4-5) 25-35 minute rotations led by educational leader.
  • Wash hands before snack and lunch.

Payment: Please provide final head count and payment two weeks prior to your program. We accept checks made payable to Michigan State University or payment by CashnetPlease no cash.