Kindergarten through second grade students from Fredonia Elementary School participated in a field trip to Staheli Farm in Washington, Utah, on October 19, 2026. The excursion provided students with an opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and exploration outside of the classroom setting.
The visit began with an orientation in a small hall at the farm, where farmers provided instructions to the students regarding the day's activities. Following the orientation, students visited a pumpkin patch for a storytelling session centered on Spookley the Square Pumpkin. During the activity, students participated by shouting "square pumpkin!" upon a signal from the storyteller.
In addition to the storytelling, farmers instructed students on which pumpkins were suitable for picking and which should remain in the patch. To enhance the activity, five handmade square pumpkins were hidden throughout the patch for the students to find, and each class received one pumpkin to take back to their school.
The students also learned about farm animals from a guide, covering topics such as animal care, the products humans receive from them, and specific animal names. The trip concluded with time for students to use the farm's playground for climbing, sliding, and running.
The field trip allowed students to connect classroom lessons with real-world experiences through exploration and direct interaction with their surroundings.
