Mini Farmers Thursdays - Term 4, 2026

Term Overview

This term, Farm Kids will immerse themselves in the colourful and inspiring world of flowers, herbs, seeds and natural plant materials. Through hands-on farm experiences, creative projects, sensory investigations and practical stewardship, children will discover how plants grow, flower, produce seeds, support pollinators, flavour our food, care for people and help keep our planet healthy.

Grounded in Northern NSW farm ecology and regenerative farming principles, this program encourages children to become curious botanists, creative makers and thoughtful caretakers of the land. Each week combines real farm experiences, creative making, gardening, discussion and practical activities that foster a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.

What Children Will Experience

• Lavender harvesting and sensory plant exploration

• Flower dissection and pollinator observation

• Botanical art and flower posy making

• Seed discovery, sorting and seed-saving activities

• Germination and plant propagation experiments

• Culinary herb harvesting and cooking

• Herbal tea blending and natural balm making

• Natural product making and sustainable craft projects

• Practical garden stewardship and planet care

Explore our Term 4 Thursday program and book individual classes or book a full term of Mini Farmers to receive a 30% discount!

9am - 3pm

Thursday 22 October: Week 1. Lavender & the Senses

Thursday 29 October: Week 2. Flowers, Pollinators & Beauty

Thursday 5 November: Week 3. From Flower to Seed

Thursday 12 November: Week 4. Growing New Life

Thursday 19 November: Week 5. Culinary Herbs

Thursday 26 November: Week 6. Herbs for Care & Wellbeing

Thursday 3 December: Week 7. Natural Products Lab

Thursday 10 December: Week 8. Waste to Wonder & Garden Care

Weeks 1–2: Flowering Plants, Scent & Pollinators

Children begin the term exploring the beauty and purpose of flowering plants through lavender, seasonal blooms and sensory discovery. They'll investigate how flowers attract pollinators, why scent is important and how bees, butterflies and other insects help produce the food we eat.

Children may encounter or discuss: Lavender, edible flowers, native and garden flowers, bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other important pollinators.

Weeks 3–4: Seeds, Cuttings & New Life

Children discover how flowers transform into seeds and explore the incredible ways plants reproduce. They'll investigate seed formation, germination and propagation while experimenting with growing new plants from both seeds and cuttings.

Children may encounter or discuss: Seed pods, dry flower heads, herbs, native and garden seeds, grasses, soil, compost and plant cuttings.

Weeks 5–6: Herbs for Food, Care & Wellbeing

Children explore the wonderful world of herbs by harvesting, tasting and creating with fresh plants from the farm. They'll discover how herbs flavour food, have been used throughout history and continue to play an important role in everyday wellbeing.

Children may encounter or discuss: Mint, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemon balm, lavender, chamomile, calendula and other seasonal culinary and medicinal herbs.

Weeks 7–8: Natural Products, Waste & Planet Care

The term concludes by encouraging children to think creatively about sustainability. They'll make useful products from natural materials, explore waste-wise living and give back to the farm through practical stewardship projects that support healthy gardens and ecosystems.

Children may encounter or discuss: Beeswax, herbs, flowers, citrus, salt, recycled paper, jars, fabric scraps, cardboard, mulch, seedlings, compost and other natural and reclaimed materials.

9am – 3pm | ages 5 to 12 yrs
$780 Term Booking (8 sessions - receive a 30% discount)
$140 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.