FARM KIDS MINI FARMERS PROGRAM – MORE ON FLOWERS

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

·      Flower walk and talk with the Flower farmers. 

·      Collect and forage for seeds and many types of flowers and discuss their parts.

·      Watch closely as bees pollinate the flowers. Discuss pollination and beneficial flowers which attracted the beneficial bugs to the gardens.

·      Types of Flower Farms - Medicinal, flowers we eat (corn, broccoli, cauliflower etc), flowers used for décor.

Activities

·      Flower collage using petals and leaves and seeds.

·      Pot pourri

·      We make paper and tissue flowers and flowers from toilet rolls

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.