Public field trips at Gale Woods Farm
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Please register through Three Rivers Park District
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-hoofs-and-halters--p...
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 poultry. Follow the life a chick from hatching to 3 weeks of age; learn how to care for chicks and laying hens. Participants will learn how to process eggs and use eggs...
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This program has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Thank you for your interest
Please register via Three Rivers Park District
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-farm-explorers--may-...
May is a busy time on the farm! Join Gale Woods farmers caring for farm animals, transplanting plants in the greenhouse and planting in the garden. Farm Explorers will assist the farmers with chores and make a farm fresh snack.
This is a three week series. Participants...
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration is now via Three Rivers Park District.
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-farm-discovery-for-g...
Let’s Get Growing! Spring brings new life to the farm! Farmers are busy caring for baby animals and preparing and planting the fields and gardens. Discover what’s growing on the farm by planting in the greenhouse or gardens and visiting the barn’s new arrivals.
This program runs concurrently with the Farm Discovery class for ages 2 through 6,
Parents must accompany...
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration is now via Three Rivers Park District.
http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-farm-discovery-for-p...
Let’s Get Growing! Spring brings new life to the farm! Farmers are busy caring for baby animals and preparing and planting the fields and gardens. Discover what’s growing on the farm by planting in the greenhouse or gardens and visiting the barn’s new arrivals.
This program runs concurrently with the Farm Discovery class for ages 6 and up.
Parents...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration for this event is now closed on this site but you may continue to register at Three Rivers Park District until the event has filled.
Spring has Sprung! Join Gale Woods Farmers and meet the new farm animals babies - chicks, lambs, calves, piglets and more - while learning how the farmers care for animals young and old. Children will help with chores and cook with spring produce.
This program runs concurrently with the Farm Discovery class for ages 2 through 6,...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration for this event has now closed on this site, but you may continue to register through Three Rivers Park District until the event has filled.
Spring has Sprung! Join Gale Woods Farmers and meet the new farm animals babies - chicks, lambs, calves, piglets and more - while learning how the farmers care for animals young and old. Children will help with chores and cook with spring produce.
This program runs concurrently with the Farm Discovery class for ages 6 and up.
Parents must...
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Hoofs and Halters is a livestock program at Gale Woods Farm where participants learn animal husbandry skills, animal science, livestock showmanship and leadership.
Join the Gale Woods Farmers for five weeks during lambing season: Hoofs and Halters participants will follow the development of a lamb from birth to five weeks of age, tracking their growth and learning how to keep them healthy. Participants will also learn how to process wool from shearing to a felted project. Chores and making a...
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Spring has Sprung! Join the Gale Woods Farmers in meeting and caring for the new plants and baby animals. Farm Explorers will learn the concepts of raising baby farm animals and plants. They will help the farmers with chores and make a farm fresh snack each class
This is a five week series. Participants are registering for the entire series which meets from 1:00pm to 3:30pm on ...
Thursday, March 31 Thursday, April 7 Thursday, April 14 Thursday, April 21 Thursday, April 28
Parents and non-...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Gale Woods Farmers in a hike to the sugar bush where you will tap trees, taste sap and find out how it goes from sap to syrup at the sugar shack. After our hike to the sugarbush, we will take maple syrup and turn it to maple candy. The day will end with caring for the piglets, chicks, sheep and/or laying hens.
This program runs concurrently with the Farm Discovery class for ages 2 through 6,
Parents are invited to participate in the class as educators and chaperones, but are not required...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Join the Gale Woods Farmers for farming fun. Learn how the farmers care for the animals and gardens through out the year. Each month we will care for the animals and cook with farm produce in the education center. Explore the farm through hikes, wagon rides and games. Each month will have a different seasonal focus. The chosen theme for March is Maple Syrup.
This program runs concurrently with the Farm Discovery class for ages 6 and up.
Parents must accompany children in the role of...
