The Fiber Farm

pre-k to grade 8 40 min

Alpaca and Sheep are in the spotlight as students learn about fiber farming, textiles and fiber arts. Students skirt, clean and card raw fleece. During the 40 minute program students will have an opportunity to visit our fiber farm animals up-close!

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space

Let’s Look at Life Cycles

Amazing Animal Adaptations

Compost Corner

pre-K to grade 8 40 min

From organisms in the ‘soil web of life’ to the how’s and why’s of composting, students explore consumption, waste and decomposition. During this 40 minute program, students will observe vermiculture (worms in action!) as they work to improve the farm’s soil. Students will have an opportunity to work in small groups to build their own vermicompost system.

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space, Healthy Living

Super Seeds

grades 1-8 40 min

Wonder where plants come from in your garden and in the wild? In this workshop students will get to dig deeper into what seeds are, where they come from, and how they change to make our favorite plants. Students will then get to put what they learned into practice with a seed of their own to watch the process in action.

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space, Healthy Living, 5 Senses

The Secret Garden

grades 1-8 40 min

Students will experience the Earthbound garden as they explore the wonder of plants and the many ways we can enjoy them. Students will learn about the role of plants in ecosystems, biodiversity and why we choose to grow certain plants, what wild plants can tell us about our environment, and how to apply lessons from nature in creating their own backyard gardens.

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space, Healthy Living

Significance of Soils

grades 3-8 40 min

Heal our soil. Heal our planet. Soil is the medium that links everything together and stabilizes our local and global environment. Yet it is often overlooked. This workshop introduces the concept of healthy soil and its importance to each and every one of us and ways that we can all contribute to building health soil. Older grades will take soil samples, examine it’s PH levels, composition and quality

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space, Healthy Living

Threatened Barn Swallows

pre-K to grade 7 40 min May to June

In this program, students will have a chance to observe the Barn Swallow in action! Students will learn about the swallows life cycle, the causes of this threatened species population decrease and get to participate in Barn Swallow nest making. This 40 minute program also includes an art activity and a lesson on insects (Barn Swallow diet).

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space

Trees Are Awesome!

pre-k to grade 8 40 min

From their beauty in the backyard to their vital role in the Global ecosystem, students will explore the many reasons why trees are one of nature’s favorite and most important organisms. Students will observe and interact with the living native trees surrounding our outdoor learning circle and learn how and why trees are the foundation to life on our planet.

Curriculum Connections: Life Systems, Earth and Space

Notice Nature

K to grade 8 40 min

Nature is incredible, yet many of us take its beauty and function for granted. With so much going on we often forget to notice how unbelievable nature is and the calming, grounding effect it has on us. How often do we stop to hear the birds chirp or leaves blow? How many different shades of blue are in the sky or green in the forest? How does nature give us structure and texture? In this 40 minute guided discovery, we’ll use our 5 senses to experience nature in new and unforgettable ways

Curriculum Connections: Art, Healthy Living, 5 senses

Proud to “BEE” a Pollinator

grade 1-8 40 min

Hearing about pollinators everywhere but not sure what that means and why it matters? In this workshop kids can fly into the exciting world of pollinators looking at what pollinators are, what they do, and why they matter. We will examine how pollinators impact us and the world around us, sending students home with ways they can make change and a call to action.

Wolfpack Mentality

grades 4-8 40 min

Why do wolves live in groups? How is the group stronger together than the individual would be on its own. In this workshop students will get to explore the complex dynamics of wolves through interactive games. Diving deeper into wolf pack interactions, students will get to explore impacts within packs as well as in their ecosystems. We’ll talk about keystone species, what they are and their impacts.

Curriculum Connections: Team building, Physical Education, Life Systems, Earth & Space

The Legend of the 3 Sisters

grades 1-8 40 min

This workshop highlights the importance of preserving Indigenous teachings. We’ll explore the traditional crop growing technique of the Haudenosaunee first through the story of the Legend of the 3 Sisters and then a visit to the garden where we’ll observe the concept of companion planting in action.

Curriculum Connections: Heritage and Identity

Growing Communities

grades 5-8 40 min

Ontario’s prime agricultural land is a finite, non-renewable resource comprising less than 5% of Ontario’s land base. It is the foundation of our local food and fibre economy. Earthbound Farm exists on what is considered prime farmland as it offers optimal conditions for growing. In this workshop we’ll investigate what this means and discuss the importance of preserving this prime farmland through responsible community planning and regenerative farming practices.

Curriculum Connections: People and Environments

Farmyard Fun Play Day

pre-K to grade 8 3 hrs

Students will enjoy a 40 minute farm tour introducing them to all our furry friends, followed by a wagon ride through our tree farm, and finishing with a farm themed craft. Groups are invited to have a snack and use our natural playground and sports facilities for a free play period. This 3-hour workshop is the ultimate farmyard fun experience, allowing children to explore and connect with nature! 

Example of the 3 hour trip: Farm Tour 40 mins / Wagon Ride 30 mins / Craft 40 minutes / Snack & Free Play 1 hour

Please Note: If the wagon cannot run due to weather, it will be substituted for horse time or extra crafts. Children will have the chance to learn about grooming and brush one of our horses!