About
Blackwood Youth Programs offers Farm School, a weekly enrichment program where kids learn hands-on farming, cooking, and nature skills. It also offers Land School, a Saturday program with lessons on livestock, compost, tools, making, and preserving, plus Nature Camp and school and group visits for students in 1st through 12th grades.
Programs
- Farm School — weekly · A weekly enrichment program where kids learn hands-on farming, cooking, and nature skills.
- Land School — Saturday program · An all-ages Saturday program on the Landfarm. Learn the real foundations of farming, from livestock and compost to tools, making, and preserving.
- Nature Camp — A camp where nature, agriculture, and harmonious living with Texas land provide an education-focused experience.
- School and Group Visits — 1st through 12th grades · Single-day visits and multi-day trips are available Tuesday - Saturday from August to May. Multi-day trips can carry through Sunday as desired. · Age-appropriate, multidisciplinary programs for students; visitors may learn about agriculture, soil science, and how to cook with farm fresh ingredients. Field trips are optionally TEKS relevant.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
The Blackwood Educational Land Institute is a nonprofit on a mission to model the role of regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems in daily life. Blackwood's programs include youth offerings, workshops, community events, volunteer opportunities, farm tours, and immersive farm experiences, and the site says it welcomes volunteers, schools, clubs, organizations, corporations, and family and friend groups.
Agritourism days are free group tours on Saturdays from 12:00 - 4:00. Single-day visits and multi-day trips are available Tuesday - Saturday from August to May. Multi-day trips can carry through Sunday as desired.
Last updated November 1, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.