Kindergarten- Grade 3
Our Group Planting Experience is a hands-on, educational activity designed to engage young learners with the natural world. During this fun, interactive session, children will have the opportunity to plant seeds, decorate plant markers, and learn about the life cycle of plants. Educators will love this experience because it aligns with important learning objectives around nature, sustainability, and the environment, while also encouraging responsibility. For children, it provides numerous benefits, from improving fine motor skills and enhancing their connection to the environment, to fostering creativity and curiosity. The experience also promotes critical thinking as children observe how plants grow and the care they need. By the end of the day, students will leave with a sense of pride in their gardening efforts and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Approximate Itinerary for the day:
10am-10:20am Arrival/ Bathroom Break/ Welcome Activity
10:20- Split into 2 groups
-Group A) Meet our barnyard friends and learn how we use them on the farm followed by natural play area fun
- Group B) Group Planting Experience
10:50am-11:20am Lunch
11:20am Groups Switch
11:50am-12:15- FREE PLAY
12:15pm-Gather belongings/ bathroom break/ complimentary freezy
12:30pm- Departure
-Pack a lunch to picnic on the farm
-Springtime is can be very wet, please dress accordingly
-Available May-June
Cost: $7.50+ tax/ child
Adults Free
Minimum spend of $249.00 + tax
Maximum group size=70 people
Please reach us at info@oldmcdonaldsfamilyfarm.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We will have a tent setup however the spring can be very wet. Please dress accordingly. Boots and splashwear recommended.
School groups visits are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in May & June. Please click the button above to reserve your date.
Simply click the "Book Now" button above to confirm your date. Once you book your date, you will receive a confirmation.
Most school groups will pay via cheque. We are happy to accept cheques in advance or on arrival.
Yes, this event is offered rain or shine. IF the weather is forecasted to be unsafe, I'm happy to change dates based on availability.
We have a covered area with picnic tables for your group to dine. Please bring your own lunch.
Our farm experience is geared towards Kindergarten- Grade 3