Farm Kids School Holiday Lady Bugs Workshop
Sep 24th @ 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
We go on a lady bug hunt in the farm gardens. We investigate what it is they are eating, watch the little guys hard at work and investigate why companion planting helps our garden to grow without pesticides.
We find out many fun and amazing facts about lady bugs.
Discuss natural ways to fertilise and spray the bad bugs that will not kill lady bugs.
We discuss what beneficial bugs are and just how important they are for our eco-system
We discuss and list what types of plants and parts of plants attract certain bugs.
Activities
Paint a little lady bug pot and plant bug attracting flower seeds in it to take home.
Make gorgeous bug magnets.
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.