“This was such an incredible hands-on interactive experience! We loved every moment — from the composting lesson to learning the value of gardening and enjoying the fruit of your labor. It took a minute for my little one to warm up, but by the end of the field trip, with the patience and understanding of our instructor, you’ll see for yourself just how comfortable she finally got. I highly recommend this experience for everyone.”

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Looking for hands on learning experiences that focus on the outdoors and gardening? We offer a range of field trip topics great for large groups or workshops for small groups and one-on-one learning. Sign up for one of our events HERE or email us about setting up an event for your group @ givinggarden@ridgleachristian.org​

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Field Trip Topics

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Exploring the Garden Ecosystem - Become a scientist and use your observation skills to explore all the Living and Nonliving components of a garden. This field trip is great for learners who are exploring what an ecosystem is and the many diverse relationships that make up our world.

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Garden Tasting and Fighting Hunger in Your Community - This field trip connects social studies with science as we define food insecurity and explore how gardens like Ridglea Giving Garden aim to alleviate hunger in our own communities.

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Becoming a Soil Scientist - Explore the world of soil and how everything in our world depends on it. This field trip explores soil and compost using hands-on exploration. Let's get our hands dirty and use scientific tools to explore what lives in compost and healthy soil. We'll learn how soil meets the basic needs of plants. We'll explore the biotic and abiotic components found in compost and soil.

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Small Group Workshops

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Composting Made Easy: Hands-On Workshop

Learn to Turn Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold—No Mess, No Stress

Discover how simple and rewarding composting can be in this 2-hour workshop. Learn practical methods for creating healthy compost—even in small spaces—and leave ready to start your own system at home.

 

Irrigation & Watering Your Garden for Success

Prepare your garden for Texas fall with water-smart strategies

Proper watering can make or break a garden—especially during our hot Texas summers and lovely growing fall. Join us at Ridglea Giving Garden in Fort Worth for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to water efficiently, conserve resources, and set up systems that keep your garden thriving year-round.

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Understanding Garden Insects—Helpers & Pests

Explore the hidden world of garden insects and learn natural ways to manage pests and protect plant health

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Seed Starting & Transplanting in Your Garden

Learn to grow vegetables from seed using simple, affordable tools in this hands-on gardening class.

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