WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2022
9am – 3pm | $130 | ages 5 to 15 yrs.
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
Uses, conservation and health of our water.
List how to conserve water - Empty drink bottles onto plants, catch shower water, dishwashing and washing water onto garden etc
How do plants drink?
We will take a close look at the roots of the plants. We will examine how leaves and foliage funnel and channel water to where the plant most needs it.
Discuss Photosynthesis
Discuss precipitation and other types of water. Ice, frost fog, dew, rain, hail, snow etc
ACTIVITIES
Make a healthy drink.
We all paint a glass jar to turn it into a vase and we show children how to strike a new indoor plant from a cutting and grow at home. Children can watch how roots grow in water.
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.