FARM KIDS MINI FARMERS PROGRAM - BENEFICIAL BUGS 

WEDNESDAY 23RD MARCH 2022 

9am – 3pm | $130 | ages 5 to 15 yrs. 

Discussions 

• 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. 5yrs to 15yrs. 

 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.