FARM KIDS MINI FARMERS PROGRAM – BIRDS ON A FARM: PEST, PET OR FOOD?

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

·      On the Farm tour today we count and name the birds we see on the farm and discuss their importance to the Ecology of the Farm and the planet.

·      How do birds benefit the other farm animals?

·      How do birds spread seeds?

·      What is healthy food for a bird? What is not?

·      What birds are farmed for their meat? Feathers?

·      Ethical farming and animal welfare.

·      What types of birds?

Activities

·      Children paint their own terracotta bird bath to take home to encourage birds to the garden.

·      We build(or rebuild) scare crows to scare away those birds we don’t want eating our crops and then place the scarecrow in the fields.

What to bring

Children will need:

·      Children must wear covered shoes, sleeves and a hat at all times.

·      Please pack a healthy lunchbox for your child daily.

·      Please ensure you also bring a water bottle and a raincoat.

·      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.

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.