FARM KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - Native Bees Workshop

Friday 14th April 2023 @ 9.30am - 12.30pm

Today we focus in on the native bee. We start the workshop with a native bee hunt through the market gardens and macadamia orchard. In craft we make a tin can and bamboo bee house and natural lip balm with beeswax and honey.

What is included?

The Farm Tour

At the beginning of each workshop we take the children on an educational and fun tour of The Farm. We educate them about our cows, pigs, bees, chickens, flower crops, herb garden, orchard and veggie crops. We discuss concepts like paddock rotation for the animals, pollination, organic farming, healthy soil and composting and other ethical farming practices. The children get up close and personal with our pet chickens and when available we taste veggies, edible flowers and herbs.

Discussion

• Fascinating facts about Australia’s native bee population and their integral role in our country.

Activities

• We make a tin can and bamboo bee house
• We make natural lip balm with beeswax and honey

What to bring

Children will need:

• Sturdy walking shoes
• Raincoat
• Sunhat
• Morning tea snack
• Backpack (to carry above)

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 aged 5 and older. If your child is 4 they can come with siblings and you will need to remain onsite at The Farm. Children as old as 15 have enjoyed our workshops. Checkout our Mini Farmers program if you want a full day working farm experience.

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 [email protected] for more detail.

Host or Publisher Farm Kids