FARM KIDS | APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Ages 5 and over
Join us these school holidays for a series of hands-on Farm Kids workshops and Mini Farmers days designed to connect children to real working farm life.
Each session begins with an interactive and educational tour of The Farm. Children will meet our cows, pigs, goats, bees and chickens, explore the flower crops, orchard, herb garden and veggie patches, and learn how everything works together.
We introduce concepts such as paddock rotation, pollination, composting, soil health and regenerative farming in ways that are practical, playful and grounded in lived farm experience. When available, children will taste seasonal produce, herbs and edible flowers straight from the garden.
Learning is hands-on, sensory and rooted in connection to land, food and animals.
SESSIONS
Wednesday 8 April | Workshop – Let’s Go Nuts!
9.30am – 12.30pm
Focus: Seeds, growth and creativity.
Children will discover how tiny seeds grow into thriving plants while exploring nuts and seeds through food and craft. Activities include making homemade macadamia dukkah, creating nut shell nature crafts and hands-on planting experiences. A morning of nature, creativity and tasty farm fun.
Friday 10 April | Mini Farmers – Get Your Goat!
9am – 3pm
Focus: Understanding goats and their role on the farm.
Children will learn about goat diets, the difference between foraging and grazing, how goats assist with weed control and why they are kept for milk and land management. We’ll explore different breeds and meet the herd up close. Activities include goat-themed art, cooking pikelets with whipped goat’s cheese, honey and autumn fruit, and feeding the goats. A full day of animal encounters, creativity and farm flavours.
Wednesday 15 April | Workshop – Wildcrafted Wonders!
9.30am – 12.30pm
Focus: Natural ingredients and low-tox creativity.
Children will wander through medicinal herbs and flowers, learning how plants can soothe and nourish. Together we will craft handmade products inspired by the garden. Activities include making lip balm and botanical bath salts using garden-foraged petals and herbs. A sensory workshop grounded in nature and creativity.
Friday 17 April | Mini Farmers – Charming Chickens!
9am – 3pm
Focus: Chickens, eggs and regenerative farming.
Children will explore heritage breeds, learn about the chicken life cycle and understand how pasture-raised systems support healthy flocks and quality eggs. Activities include making an eggshell beeswax candle, creating chicken-themed art and cooking egg fried rice for lunch using fresh farm eggs. A full day of feathered fun and farm learning.
WHAT TO BRING
Children will need:
• Sturdy walking shoes
• Sunhat
• Raincoat
• Healthy lunch and snacks
• Water bottle
• Backpack to carry belongings
Please ensure all items are clearly labelled.
WHERE TO MEET
Meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant.
Please follow signage on arrival. If travelling from Queensland, please note the time difference during daylight savings.
AGES
This program is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Children aged 4 may attend with older siblings, however a parent or guardian must remain onsite.
PRIVATE WORKSHOPS
If you cannot attend the scheduled dates, we can tailor a private workshop for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more information.