Before you go on your Field Trip…plan for Coming Home
Nothing ruins a great field trip day more than coming home to a disorganized (*not necessary clean) kitchen and no meal ready.[…]
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Author: Field Trip Iowa
Field Trips in your Local Iowa Community
Not every community is close to a large metro area with a science center or lots of scheduled tours, so… Find a[…]
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Field Trip TOOL BOX for the car
As the kids have gotten older, I have challenged them to be more creative: draw a picture of what they[…]
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FieldTrip Ready Car
A little preparation will make for a fun day! We go so often, that it’s just easier to keep a[…]
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National Balloon Museum in Indianola
Place/Event: National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame Location: 1601 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125 Cost: See[…]
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The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines
Place/Event: The Iowa State Capitol Location: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 – any[…]
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Living History Farms in Urbandale
Place/Event: Living History Farms Location: 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 Cost: $9-15 – see website Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]
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Lake Red Rock and Observational Tower in Knoxville
Place/Event: Lake Red Rock Location: 1105 Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]
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Reiman Gardens in Ames
Place/Event: Reiman Gardens Location: 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011 (Instead of our mailing address, enter into the map’s search field[…]
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Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines
Place/Event: Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater Location: 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309[…]
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