FARM KIDS MINI FARMERS PROGRAM – BEES
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
· The importance of Bees and the plight they are facing! What we can do to help.
· Various types of hives and spotting these amazing little creatures.
· Different bee species and how to identify them. We discuss the job roles of the queen bee, the drone and the worker.
· Bee facts including honey, wax & propolis production and the dynamics of a busy working hive.
· Medicinal properties of honey and bees wax.
· Pollination and how important human’s relationship with bees is to ensure production and food security.
· Traditional apiarist equipment and try on the bodysuit.
· How traditional & flow hives work and examine the tools the beekeeper uses.
ACTIVITIES
· Make a bee pendant from coloured clay
· Make beeswax candles
· Make honey popcorn
· Blown egg bees
· Make a model of honey comb
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.
(If coming from QLD, please be aware of time difference during day light savings!)
AGES
These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. 5yrs to 15yrs
Checkout our other Farm Kids Programs which are half day and include a Farm Tour.
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.