Farm Kids School Holiday Bees Workshop
Sep 29th @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | $70 | ages 5 – 15yrs
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
Bees. Pollination, honey, wax.
We have a look at beekeeping equipment and try on the protective suit.
The kids taste farm fresh honey.
Discuss medicinal properties of honey and bees wax.
Activities
Make beeswax candles
Make honey popcorn
What to bring
– 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.
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.
Ages
These workshops are appropriate for children aged 5 and older. If your child is 4 they can come with siblings and 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 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.
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.