Mini Farmers - Term 2, 2025

Farm to Feast - A Hands On Journey Through Natures Pantry

This term brings a hands-on and fun learning experience, where children aged 5-12 will explore the wonders of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fungi through the lens of regenerative farming. Blending science, art, cooking and nature, each week invites young learners to dig into the soil, observe plant life cycles, explore new recipes and discover the interconnectedness of ecosystems. From crafting with natural materials to cooking farm-fresh foods, children will engage their senses while building a deep appreciation for sustainable growing practices. Through playful exploration, storytelling, and creative projects, this multi-age classroom fosters curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong connection to the land.

• Friday 9 May: Fruity Fun | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Fruits - diversity, seeds and natural sweetness
  Discussion: What makes a fruit a fruit? A look at the different plant forms in which fruit can grow. Why do fruits taste sweet?

Activities: Fruit printing, making fruit kebabs with a honey yogurt drizzle

• Friday 16 May: Squeeze The Day | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Citrus - variety, health benefits and gardening tips
  Discussion: A closer examination of all the varieties of citrus. How to keep your citrus orchard healthy and thriving. The healing properties of citrus

Activities: Lemon-honey-herb lollipops, DIY household citrus cleaner, homemade lemonade

• Friday 23 May: Wild and Sweet | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Berries - pollination, superfoods and how to grow
  Discussion: Native Australian berries, unpacking the nutritional and medicinal benefits of berries, learning about the seasons and when to plant and harvest.

Activities: Homemade berry jam on farm fresh bread, dairy free berry smoothies

• Friday 30 May: Rainbow Harvest | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Veggies - roots, stems, leaves and flowers we eat
  Discussion: Companion planting, planting with the seasons. How do different vegetables grow. What's the difference between a fruit and a vegetable.

Activities: Vege snack plate, science experiment to discover how plants absorb water and nutrients

• Friday 6 June: The Magic of Beans | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Legumes - beans, peas and nitrogen fixing plants
  Discussion: What is inside a bean seed? Legumes as a tool for improving soil health. Different varieties of beans and legumes.

Activities: Bean sprout maze, homemade hummus

• Friday 13 June: Fabulous Fungi | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Fungi - decomposers, mycelium, forest and farm health
  Discussion: A deeper look into the fungi kingdom. Fungi's role in a rainforest ecosystem. The building blocks to healthy soil. A look at edible mushrooms and how they are farmed

Activities: Mushroom fettuccini, grow our own mushrooms.

• Friday 20 June: Layers of Learning | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Alliums - onions, garlic, leeks, flavour, health and natural pest control
  Discussion: What is an Allium? Why do onions make us teary? The medicinal properties of garlic. Companion planting.

Activities: Natural dyeing, homemade garlic bread

• Friday 27 June: Nutty by Nature | 9am - 3pm
  Focus: Nuts - nutrients dense seeds as food source
  Discussion: A closer look into the Australian macadamia nut, pollination, different nuts and their health benefits.
  Activities: Nut shell craft, making nut butter

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs

$700 Term Booking (8 sessions - receive a 33% discount)
$130 per individual day session

What to bring
Children will need:

• 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.

Ages
These workshops are appropriate for children who are interested in farming, energetic and willing to work. Ages 5 to 12 years.

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.

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 details.