Farm Kids Mini Farmers Program - Companion Planting

March 4th

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

• We look deeper into companion planting and which plants are friends and why.

• We identify which herbs and flowers deter nasty insects and which plants bring in the good guys – beneficial bugs. We learn about planting within the right season, and even with the moon phase.

Activities

• Make a flower press

• Fabric printing

• Take a closer look into our Farm Kids garden.

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.