Step back into the 1880s at Heritage Farm!
Heritage Farm brings visitors back in time to Schaumburg as it was in the 1880s - a rural German farm community. Help with seasonal chores, participate in family activities or simply visit the livestock and soak in the quiet. Seasonal programs and events highlight aspects of family farm life and the traditional farming activities.
School programs are available Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Teacher resources are available for farm programs.
Group Scholarships are Available!
The Spring Valley Nature Club generously provides $100 scholarships to teachers wishing to visit Spring Valley for one of our educational field trip programs. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the scheduled field trip. View the application here.
For more information, call 847-985-2100.
Programs
- A Proper Home for Henrietta - After listening to a fun story about a chicken named Henrietta, little ones go on an adventure through the farm to meet the animals, learn how to identify them, and see the different ways they live. Children become more acquainted with each animal’s characteristics, what things they do on the farm, and ultimately gain a better understanding of farms and how each animal is important.
- Farms and Food - Let the sounds and smells of the working farm enhance the student’s understanding of farm chores, where food comes from and animal care. Through this program, students experience and actively learn about the relationships between agriculture and food, both historically and present day.
- Hands on History – Students engage their minds and senses while performing typical farm chores in the garden, farmhouse kitchen and blacksmith shop. They also learn about the care of livestock during a visit to the chicken coop and cow pasture. Students will also play games typical of 1880s farm children.
Program Survey
Please take the Heritage Farm program survey by clicking here.
