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Tillers welcomes educators to explore opportunities for bringing history and farm skills to life for students, K-12 and university. Students experience the teamwork of driving and plowing with a team of oxen. Gain perspective on modern power tools and manufacturing by experiencing the joys and labors of working with hand tools. Food does not come from the grocery store: we strive to connect students to the real source of the food they eat, the land and animals raised on it, to encourage social and environmental responsibility through smart food choices. Education programs are tailored to the needs and interests of individual school groups.
115 teachers joined us in a series of workshops on exploring the integral relationship between farming and economic and social development. Click above to view an mLive Kalamazoo Gazzette video of the workshops.
School Field Trips
Tillers welcomes student groups of all ages (2nd grade and up recommended) for field trips, tailored to your interests. Field trips typically include students plowing with oxen, hands-on projects in our woodshop, rope making, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Full day field trips (10 am to 3 pm) are typically $12 per student with a $200 minimum. Call for more information on pricing and availability, (800) 498-2700.
Western Michigan University Environmental Studies Senior Seminar
Tillers hosts WMU's Senior Seminar, a capstone course designed to simulate a professional work environment and problem solving situations. ENVS students take on on-farm consulting projects. Past projects have included a proposal to install hydroelectric power in our Cook's Mill dam, a project to enhance biodiversity of Tillers' fencerows, and planning and excavating a set of biofiltering ponds for the Springhill barnyard. For more information, visit WMU ENVS's website or click to view a photo slideshow of previous classes!
Discounts for College Students
Tillers offers current college students with i.d. a 50% discount on classes when registering on stand-by status. Students will be put on a wait-list until 10 days before the class, at which time their spot will be guaranteed if space is still available in the class. Students are asked to contribute some volunteer time to washing dishes at lunch and helping with shop clean-up at the end of the class day. Call for more information, (800) 498-2700.
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