Wednesday 23rd March @ 9am – 3pm

The kids become mini farmers and after a detailed tour get set to work doing farm chores. We collect eggs, restock our pet chickens bedding, ensure they have fresh water and clean out the coup. We work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot and tend to our onsite worm Subpod. If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores. They forage, cook, make natural products, create and see where their food comes from as well as experience countless opportunities to learn about teamwork, community, and ethical farming practices.

Discussion

• Why specific bugs are a beneficial part of our eco-system
• What plants help attract these much-needed bugs.
• We hunt for, photograph and note down the beneficial bugs for identification later back in the farmhouse.

Activities

• Work on garden plot, water seedlings & tend to Subpod
• Craft butterfly and bug magnets
• Make bug repellent balm

What to bring

Children will need:

• Sturdy walking shoes
• Raincoat
• Sunhat
• Healthy lunch box and water bottle for the day
• Backpack (to carry above)
• All items need to be labelled

Where to meet

We will meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant. Please look out for the signs to guide you.

Ages

These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. Ages 5 to 15 years.

Extra Service

If you are a working parent please discuss with the Farm Kids Manager if you need your child to start early or finish later than the designated program time so as to get to and from work. For an extra fee this can be arranged.

Private Workshops

Please don’t forget that if you cannot make it to our planned workshops we can tailor a workshop especially for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more detail.