Old Maryland Farm

351 Watkins Park Dr
Kettering, MD 20774

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351 Watkins Park Dr
Kettering, MD 20774

Tel: (301) 218-6770

Email: oldmarylandfarm@pgparks.com

Hours:
· Mon : Closed
· Tues - Sat : 10AM - 5PM
· Sun : 10AM - 4PM
Entrance Fee : Free

Size: 7.380764 Acres

Amenities

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School Programs
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Events & Programs

Old Maryland Farm provides people with a unique opportunity to visit a farm and learn about animals and plants. Visitors will get a deeper understanding of how farms are important not only to their own lives, but to their communities and the local environment as a whole.

Upcoming Programs

Family Farm Tours

Enjoy a tour of Old Maryland Farm. Learn about the animals at the farm, the

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Farm Craft

Join us for a farm related craft followed by exploring the farm. Purchase T

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Farmer for a day

Try your hand at being a farmer! Join and help our farm staff with feeding

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Farm Education

Join us down on the farm for a fun and educational session on farm related

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Open Barn

Old Maryland Farm invites you to get up close with our friendly livestock.

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School Programs

Old Maryland Farm provides students with a unique opportunity to visit a farm and learn about the animals and plants as well as getting a deeper understanding of how farms are important not only to their own lives, but to their community and the local environment as a whole.

How to Schedule

Advanced registration is required for all group programs. Programs are available Tuesday – Friday, from 10 am to 3 pm, and are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour long. To better serve you and to ensure a quality experience please be advised that your program is only booked when you have received a confirmation email from the farm. For any questions, please contact the Old Maryland Farm.

Group reservations require a minimum of 10 people.
Groups larger than 30 will be scheduled over multiple time slots or days.
Tentative dates must be confirmed within 5 business days. Afterward, unconfirmed dates can be offered to other groups.

Field Trip Description

Farm Tours (K- ESS3/K-LS1) – Come meet a farmer and all the farm animals they care for. Learn about what it takes to care for these animals, what they need to survive, and how you use these animals in your daily lives. This is a chance to participate in the feeding of our resident farm animals with a behind the scenes look at our horse stable.

To schedule a program

Complete the Field Trip Application below. For additional questions email OldMarylandFarm@pgparks.com or call (301) 218-6770.

Fees

Programs at Old Maryland Farm cost $4 for Prince George’s and Montgomery County residents and $6 for non-county residents.
We allow 1 free chaperone for every 5 students. Chaperones over the 1:5 ratio will be required to pay the program fee.

Parking

Buses must park in the Watkins Nature Center Parking lot. Students and staff can then walk over to the farm.

Lunch Facilities

The farm does not have eating facilities. You are welcome to bring your lunches and staff can reserve a picnic shelter for you nearby.

Cancellation & Change Policy

48 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or schedule changes. We will be glad to reschedule your program for a later date if possible. In the case of inclement weather or school closures, we will gladly work with you to reschedule.

Field Trip Application

Old Maryland Farm Field Trip Application

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School Farm Tours

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Birthday Party Packages

Farm Tour Birthday Party Package

Have your child’s birthday party at Old Maryland Farm! We provide the use of our meeting room for 3 hours, and a 30–45-minute farm tour. You supply the food, decorations, and fun! A great package deal that is suitable for ages 2-12.

Parties Include

A 30-45-minute Farm Tour. This tour includes the chance for guests to feed some of the animals as well as visit our stable building to get up close and personal with our cows and horses!
Parties can accommodate up 35 people (including children & adults)
3-hour use of our workshop room from 12-3 pm on a Saturday or Sunday. This time includes set up, party, farm tour, and clean up time.
Use of our meeting room, which includes tables, chairs, sink, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer.

Birthday Package Fees (3 hours)

Farm Tour Birthday Party Package:

Prince George’s & Montgomery County Residents: $240*
Residents of all other jurisdictions: $312

*Proof of residency is required.

Make a Reservation: To make a reservation, please complete the birthday reservation form below.

To hold your reservation your full payment is due 2 weeks after receiving your party reservation.

Birthday Party Reservation Form

Old Maryland Farm Birthday Party Application

Please Note: Max capacity is 35 people.

Name(Required)

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Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

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Old Maryland Farm

Old Maryland Farm

Amenities

351 Watkins Park Dr Kettering, MD 20774

Tel: (301) 218-6770

Email: oldmarylandfarm@pgparks.com

Hours: · Mon : Closed · Tues - Sat : 10AM - 5PM · Sun : 10AM - 4PM Entrance Fee : Free

Size: 7.380764 Acres

Amenities

Upcoming Programs

Family Farm Tours

Farm Craft

Farmer for a day

Farm Education

Open Barn

About/Features

Accessibility

Stay in Touch

How to Schedule

School Farm Tours

School Resources

Parties Include

Birthday Package Fees (3 hours)

Birthday Party Reservation Form

Old Maryland Farm Birthday Party Application

Related Locations, Events and Projects

Watkins Nature Center

Watkins Regional Park

Clearwater Nature Center

Mount Rainier Nature Center

Patuxent River Park

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

351 Watkins Park Dr
Kettering, MD 20774

Hours:
· Mon : Closed
· Tues - Sat : 10AM - 5PM
· Sun : 10AM - 4PM
Entrance Fee : Free