Hoofs and Halters - Pigs (3 weeks)

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When:

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Where:

Who: This program is for children ages 10 through 14.
Parents and non-enrolled siblings are welcome to stay and explore Gale Woods Farm on their own during the class period.

How much:
Cost for Child/ren ages 10-14: $24.00
Cost for Adult Volunteer Assistants FREE: $0.00

Please register by: Monday, February 21, 2011 - 5:00pm

Description

Hoofs and Halters is a livestock program at Gale Woods Farm where participants will learn animal husbandry skills, animal science, livestock showmanship and leadership.

This session will focus on pigs and piglets.

This is a three week series. Participants are registering for the entire series which meets from 1:00pm to 3:30pm on ...

Thursday, February 24
Thursday, March 3
Thursday, March 10

Parents and non-enrolled siblings

• Parents and non-enrolled are siblings welcome to stay and explore Gale Woods Farm on their own during the class period.
• Younger siblings may be interested in the Farm Explorers program for ages 6 to 9.
• Parents are also invited to participate in the class at no charge in the role of volunteer assistants to the Farm Educators, but non-enrolled siblings may not attend. 

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Payment information

Payment must be received by: Mon, Feb 21, 2011 - 5:00pm

1. Immediately after you register, you will be sent an email confirmation and payment instructions from "admin [at] homeschoolrecess [dot] com". Make sure your email filters recognize this address as a legitimate sender. If you don't receive this email, please check your spam, junk or bulk mail folder. Contact the organizer if you are unable to find it; if you receive no response to your email, please call the organizer. ----------
2. Please forward your payment instructions to the organizer to confirm your registration or send your payment the same day that you register. You are not officially registered until you either forward the message or the organizer receives your payment. If the organizer doesn't hear from you one way or the other within 72 hours, your family will BE removed from the registration list. This protects the organizer from non-payment due to payment instructions blocked by overly aggressive spam protection.
3. When the organizer receives your payment, you will be emailed a payment receipt from admin [at] homeschoolrecess [dot] com. The organizer updates payment records daily. If you've sent your payment and haven't received a payment confirmation, please contact the organizer by email or phone.
4. Please make your payment promptly. If the organizer doesn't receive payment by the payment deadline, your family may be removed from the registration list.

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Cancellation information

Cancellation deadline: Mon, Feb 21, 2011 - 5:00pm

(1a) Please do not register for this event unless you're able to make a personal commitment to attend barring illness or other unexpected emergency. 
(1b) If your circumstances change and you find that are unable to attend, please let the organizer know as soon as possible via email. 
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(2a) No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. 
(2b) If you must cancel for any reason after the cancellation deadline, you will be responsible for finding someone to take your family's reserved places and for letting the organizer know about the substitution. 
(2c) Reimbursements will be handled privately between you and your substitute. 
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(3a) If you find that you are unable to attend on the day of the event, please let the organizer know as soon as possible by email or phone. 
(3b) Please also attempt to find a last-minute substitute for your family. 
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(4) It is not acceptable to just not show up. You must let the organizer know if you are unable to attend. 

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Additional information

Please arrive by:

Please plan to be about 15 minutes early to avoid being late due to inadequate maps, confusing road signs, road construction, heavy traffic, parking difficulties, inclement weather or uncooperative children. Please allow yourself plenty of time to park, visit the restrooms, check in, and otherwise prepare for Hoofs and Halters to start promptly at 1:00pm 

Where to meet:

Please meet your Farm Educator in the reception area of the Farm Education Center

Food policy:

Participants will be handling and preparing various foods from the farm. Please let the organizer know of any food-related allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary restrictions. Please remind the Farm Educator of any food-related allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary restrictions when you arrive. ------- No food or drink is permitted in the animal barns

Alternate plans:

Hoofs and Halters will not be cancelled due to weather. Please plan accordingly. Portions of this class will be outdoors, please dress for the weather. 

Parking information:

Free parking is available in the lots on site. 

Directions:

Directions from I-494, go west on I-394/Highway 12 for four miles. Exit on County 15 West in Wayzata and travel eight miles. Turn left in Mound on County Rd 110, then travel three miles and look for Gale Woods park signs. Turn right at driveway and proceed up the hill into the park.  

Directions from Highway 7 and County Rd 44 (Lake Minnetonka Regional Park), head north on County Road 44 to Mound; turn Left on County Rd 110, then travel one mile and turn right at Gale Woods driveway and proceed up the hill into the park. 

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