Farm Kids Beneficial Bugs Workshop

January 11th 9.30am – 12.30pm, ages 4 to 12 yrs, $65 per child

We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm where we specifically search for and focus our discussion on Beneficial Bugs. We talk about why specific bugs are a beneficial part for our eco-system and what plants help attract these much-needed bugs. In craft we make useful butterfly and bug magnets and in cooking make bug repellent balm from natural ingredients.

What is included?

Farm Kids tour
At the beginning of each workshop we take the children on an educational and fun tour of The Farm. We educate them about our cows, pigs, bees, chickens, flower crops, herb garden, orchard and veggie crops. We discuss concepts like paddock rotation for the animals, pollination, organic farming, healthy soil and composting and other ethical farming practices. The children get up close and personal with our pet chickens and when available we taste veggies, edible flowers and herbs.

Discussion Focus – Beneficial Bugs. We discuss what beneficial bugs are and just how important they are for our eco-system, we list what types of plants and parts of plants attract certain bugs.   We go into the garden to watch the little guys hard at work and investigate why companion planting helps our garden to grow without pesticides.

Craft – We make gorgeous bug magnets.

Cooking – We make natural insect repellent to take home.

What to bring

– Sturdy walking shoes
– Raincoat
– Sunhat
– Morning tea snack
– Backpack (to carry above)

Where to meet

We will meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant. Please look out for the signs to guide you.  (If coming from QLD, please be aware of time difference during day light savings!)

Ages

These workshops are appropriate for children aged 4 and older. If your child is 4 you will need to remain onsite at The Farm. Children as old as 15 have enjoyed our workshops. Checkout our Mini Farmers program if you are 7 and older and want a full day working farm experience.

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.