WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCH 2022 

9am – 3pm | $130 | ages 5 to 15 yrs. 

Discussions 

• Mud, dirt, soil, clay, compost… what is in it?  

• Soil types 

• What makes up a healthy soil microbiome and what can we do to ensure our soil stays healthy, which will make our plants and garden thrive.  

• The Farm’s composting systems 

• Paddock resting and paddock rotation 

  Activities 

• Work in the Farm Kids garden getting our hands dirty, while weeding, digging, fertilizing and mulching in preparing the plot for planting.   

• Visit the Subpod (worm farm) & discuss how worms are beneficial for creating a healthy soil and growing plants.  

• Make a poo brew 

• Make farm animals or a seedling pot from clay. 

• Plant seedlings 

 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.