EDUCATORS

Step out of the classroom

Jump into a day of discovery at Raising Nebraska! We offer dynamic and engaging educational programs, tailored for learners of all grade levels and provide a hands-on learning experience that goes beyond the textbook. Whether you choose a facilitated program or prefer to explore our interactive exhibits at your own pace, there’s something to inspire every young mind at Raising Nebraska.

Serving students across Nebraska

From schools and scout troops to community organizations and clubs, our doors have been open to everyone eager to learn about Nebraska agriculture. Curious if your group can join the fun? The answer is yes! Reach out to our team today to discover how Raising Nebraska can provide a memorable field trip for your group.

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K – 12
Scouts
4 – H
Homeschool
Clubs

Field Trip Information

Available Dates
  • Please complete the field trip request form, including your top two desired dates and a member of our team will confirm availability.
Visit Options

Self Guided Visit (No Programming)

  • Explore Raising Nebraska at your own pace! Groups are welcome to tour the space independently and engage with our interactive exhibits on their own schedule. It’s a flexible way to experience everything Raising Nebraska has to offer—no formal programming or guided instruction required. Complete the field trip request form to get started.

Visit with Educational Programming

  • Raising Nebraska offers programs for visiting classes of all ages, conducted by full-time University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension professionals. These programs allow learners to experience Raising Nebraska while diving deeper into Nebraska agriculture through hands-on education. You can let us know the topics your group is most interested in by completing the field trip request form.
Program Fees
  • Self guided visits with groups under 20 students are FREE
  • Self guided visits with groups over 20 students are $50 flat fee
  • Facilitated programs start at $2.00 per participant. Please complete the field trip request form to receive an estimate based on the program and the number of participants.

Educational Program Info

Visit Options
  • Programming available for all group size
  • All programs are tailored to grade level (K–12)
  • Topics currently include:
    • Whipping Butter Into Shape
    • My Cheeseburger Came From the Farm
    • Hot House Detective
    • The Pumpkin Life Cycle (rotational programming this one changes every few months)
  • Program length: ~30–60 minutes
Booking Details
  • Advance booking required (minimum 2 weeks ahead)
  • Final student count due 1 week before visit
  • Groups over 25 students may be split into rotations to ensure program quality
  • Questions? Contact: Jordan Carfield, jcarfield3@unl.edu, 308-385-3967
  • Visit confirmation and itinerary will be provided
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Raising Nebraska 501 East Fonner Park Road Suite 100, Grand Island

Raising Nebraska is booked today for an educational group. Please contact our team at raisingnebraska@unl.edu or 308-385-3967 to discuss your next educational visit.

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Raising Nebraska 501 East Fonner Park Road Suite 100, Grand Island

Exciting things are happening at Raising Nebraska! We will be closed today for construction.

Closed for Construction

Raising Nebraska 501 East Fonner Park Road Suite 100, Grand Island

Exciting things are happening at Raising Nebraska! We will be closed today for construction.

Bus subsidies available for group trips

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Raising Nebraska is able to offer bus or transportation subsidies to bring students to our facility in Grand Island! This subsidy is available to all schools, after-school, and summer programs. Please contact us for more information.

Please contact our team for more information regarding field trips and group educational visits.