Field Trips
Lopez Urban Farm is a living classroom where ecology, arts, Indigenous knowledge, health, and wellness come together. Over the past five years, our partnership with Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) has allowed thousands of students to engage with food systems, environmental stewardship, and creative expression—right in their own community.
By introducing structured field trips, we aim to deepen this partnership and honor Ignacio Lopez’s vision: empowerment through knowledge, community, and self-reliance. This program offers students a unique opportunity to explore how food, culture, art, and wellness intersect—and how these disciplines can lead to healthier communities, meaningful careers, and more connected classrooms.
Each 90-minute immersive visit includes:
Farm Tour led by Stephen Yorba and Bianca Ustrell, exploring composting, planting, harvesting systems, and animal care.
Hands-On Educational Activity focused on one Area of Exploration (selected in advance by the school/class).
Areas of Exploration
Health & Wellness
Yoga and Gardening for Mental Health – Juanita Rivas Raymer guides students in mindful movement, gardening demonstrations, and the connection between nature and wellness.
Public Health Collaboration – Western University Nursing School partners to educate students on healthy eating, hygiene, and physical activity, modeled after Lopez Elementary’s Husky Days.
Nutrition and Physical Fitness – David of Nourished for Purpose teaches how food choices impact energy, mood, and long-term health.
Ecology & Indigenous Knowledge
Southwest N8TV Jardin – Julian Ibanez Mandujano teaches seed saving and Indigenous ecological practices.
Alkebulan African Garden – Chris Lewis and Najwa Omar share African-centered agricultural history and community resilience.
Urban Butterfly Garden – Alicia Valle explores pollinators, native plants, and biodiversity.
Animal Systems – Students learn about sustainable micro-farming with goats and chickens and how they fit into regenerative agriculture.
Harvesting & Compost Systems
Seasonal Harvesting for the Market – Students practice harvesting techniques while preparing produce for Lopez Urban Farm’s market distribution.
Composting Cycles – Hands-on exploration of food scraps, soil building, and waste diversion to understand how composting creates nutrient-rich soil.
Arts & Creative Expression
Cyanotype Printing – Rebecca Ustrell introduces alternative photography processes, the history of blueprinting, and its connection to modern photographic practices.
Obsidian Tongues Poetry – Ceasar Avelar leads writing workshops where students reflect on their farm experience through spoken word and poetry.
Why You Should Invest in Lopez Urban Farm Field Trips
Strengthen Classroom Curriculum with Real-World Learning
Students engage directly with science, history, and art in a hands-on environment that aligns with California standards and initiatives.
Empower Students Through Local Food Systems
Students gain an understanding of how food is grown, harvested, composted, and distributed—and how they can play a role in building healthier communities.
Create Pathways for Future Careers
Agriculture, public health, art, and environmental science are thriving fields—LUF offers students early exposure to these industries.
Bridge Cultural Heritage and Education
Indigenous knowledge, African-centered gardening, and community-led interpretation help students see that culture and ecology are inseparable.
Strengthen Our Shared Mission
These field trips represent an investment in students, in our community, and in the partnerships that sustain them.
Pricing Structure
Standard field trip includes farm tour, visit with goats and open harvest.
Groups of 10 or Less
$12 per student
Groups of 11-20
$10 per student
Groups of 20 +
$7 per student
Join us and embark on an educational adventure of empowerment through knowledge and sustainable education. Explore, learn, and harvest your way to a greener future! 🌿✨
To book an additional activity (based on availability) there is a $500 fee included to support an instructor stipend and materials.
Interested in a Field Trip?
