WEDNESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2022 

9am – 3pm | $130 | ages 5 to 15 yrs. 

Discussion 

• We go on a lady bug hunt in the farm gardens. We investigate what it is they are eating, watch the little guys hard at work and investigate why companion planting helps our garden to grow without pesticides. 

• We find out many fun and amazing facts about lady bugs. 

• Discuss natural ways to fertilise and spray the bad bugs that will not kill lady bugs. 

• We discuss what beneficial bugs are and just how important they are for our eco-system 

• We discuss and list what types of plants and parts of plants attract certain bugs.   

  Activities 

• Paint a little lady bug pot and plant bug attracting flower seeds in it to take home. 

• Make a large ladybug pot for the farmkids garden plot and plant ladybug attracting plants in it. 

• Make a natural insecticide that is gentle on the ladybugs.. spray the Farmkids garden. 

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.