Join us this summer 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 goats, sheep, chickens and bees, explore the flower gardens, herb garden, orchard and veggie gardens, and learn how everything works together.

We introduce concepts such as pollination, healthy soils, composting, seasonal growing and regenerative farming in ways that are practical, playful and grounded in real farm experiences. Along the way, children will meet our friendly farm animals and, when available, taste fresh herbs, edible flowers and seasonal produce straight from the garden.

Learning is hands-on, sensory and rooted in connection to land, food, plants and animals.

• Program Outline

  Thursday 17 December | Mini Farmers – Goat & Gather!
  9am – 3pm

  Meet the farm’s playful goats and discover why these clever animals are such an important part of regenerative farming. Children will learn fascinating goat facts, discover the unique characteristics of different breeds and enjoy plenty of up-close farmyard interactions.

  Activities include designing a dream goat shelter complete with climbing structures and cosy spaces, making a playful goat-themed bookmark and decorating farm-fresh muffins with homemade goat’s cheese icing.

  Tuesday 22 December | Mini Farmers – Buzz & Bloom!
  9am – 3pm

  Step into the world of bees and uncover the secrets of the tiny pollinators that help our gardens and farms thrive. Children will learn about bee life, explore the workings of a Flow Hive and discover how beekeepers safely care for their colonies through a real bee-suit demonstration.

  Activities include enjoying a honey and herb tea ceremony, creating bee-themed printmaking and rolling handmade beeswax candles to take home.

  Tuesday 29 December | Mini Farmers – Woolly Wonders!
  9am – 3pm

  Meet the farm’s gentle sheep and discover the journey from fleece to fibre. Children will feed and pat the sheep while learning how they are cared for and how their wool is transformed into warm clothing and useful everyday items.

  Activities include tasting sheep’s milk cheese, learning simple weaving techniques using natural sheep’s wool and crafting a sheep-themed pom-pom to take home.

  Wednesday 6 January | Workshop – Sunshine & Sunbeams!
  9.30am – 12.30pm

  Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the summer sun while discovering how sunlight helps gardens, animals and people thrive. Through playful outdoor investigations around the farm, children will explore the importance of sunshine in nature.

  Activities include making a natural zinc sunscreen and painting a sunshine artwork inspired by the colours, light and energy of summer.

  Thursday 7 January | Mini Farmers – Feather & Nest!
  9am – 3pm

  Discover the fascinating world hidden inside the humble egg. Children will meet the farm’s chickens, learn about the chicken life cycle and explore how an egg develops before a chick hatches.

  Activities include candling fresh eggs to discover what may be hidden inside, pouring beeswax candles into eggshells and cooking pikelets using pasture-raised farm eggs.

  Friday 8 January | Mini Farmers – Flower Power!
  9am – 3pm

  Step into the colourful world of flowers and discover how they support pollinators, gardens and healthy farm ecosystems. Children will explore the flower gardens, learn about different blooms and gather inspiration from their colours, shapes and scents.

  Activities include creating a flower crown, arranging a fresh posy to take home and planting a colourful flower row for future Farm Kids visitors to enjoy.

  Wednesday 13 January | Workshop – Lavender & Calm!
  9.30am – 12.30pm

  Slow down and discover the calming scent, beauty and many uses of lavender. Children will wander through the farm’s lavender garden, explore the plants up close and learn how lavender can be harvested and used in everyday life.

  Activities include blending fragrant lavender bath salts and sewing a soft lavender pillow to take home.

  Thursday 14 January | Mini Farmers – Buzz & Bloom!
  9am – 3pm

  Return to the world of bees to discover how these amazing insects keep our farms and gardens flourishing. Children will explore bee life, learn how a Flow Hive works and watch a real bee-suit demonstration while discovering how beekeepers safely care for their colonies.

  Activities include a honey and herb tea ceremony, bee-themed printmaking and rolling handmade beeswax candles.

  Friday 15 January | Mini Farmers – Woolly Wonders!
  9am – 3pm

  Spend another day with our friendly flock while learning how wool becomes one of nature’s most sustainable fibres. Children will feed and pat the sheep, discover how they are cared for and learn about the journey from fleece to clothing.

  Activities include tasting sheep’s milk cheese, learning simple weaving techniques and creating a sheep-themed pom-pom.

  Wednesday 20 January | Workshop – Nature Makers!
  9.30am – 12.30pm

  Gather inspiration from the farm’s natural treasures during a morning of foraging, making and creative exploration. Children will enjoy a guided nature walk to discover edible weeds and Australian bush foods while learning how to respectfully identify and gather useful plants.

  Activities include painting native seed pods and bundling fragrant herb wands to dry at home.

  Thursday 21 January | Mini Farmers – Seed to Supper!
  9am – 3pm

  Dig into the veggie garden and discover how fresh food grows from seed to plate. Children will learn about companion planting, seasonal summer crops and the joy of harvesting ingredients straight from the garden.

  Activities include gathering fresh produce to make rice-paper rolls filled with colourful vegetables, as well as creating veggie-inspired illustrations and vibrant printmaking art.

  Friday 22 January | Mini Farmers – Hens, Herbs & Hay!
  9am – 3pm

  Cluck into a fun-filled day learning all about happy, healthy chickens and their important role on the farm. Children will explore the chicken life cycle, meet different breeds and discover how chickens contribute to composting, healthy soils and sustainable gardening.

  Activities include building a nesting box, preparing enrichment treats for the chickens and cooking egg and herb fritters using fresh farm ingredients.

• What to Bring

  • Sturdy walking shoes
  • Sunhat
  • Raincoat
  • Healthy lunch and snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Backpack to carry belongings

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• 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

  These workshops are suitable for children aged 5 and over.

  Children aged 4 may attend with older siblings, however a parent or guardian must remain onsite at The Farm. Children as old as 15 have enjoyed our workshops.

  Our Mini Farmers sessions offer a full-day working farm experience.

• Private Workshops

  If you can’t make one of our scheduled workshops, we can tailor a private Farm Kids experience especially for your group.

  Please email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more information.