Permaculture Kids After School Gardening Club

Permaculture Kids After School Gardening Club
$120 per 8 week Program
Age range- 5 to 15 years
Thursdays 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Class dates- 1st feb, 8th Feb, 15th feb, 22 feb, 7th Mar, 14th mar, 21st mar, 28th mar

Week 1

• Loving living soil! All life depends on soil. this week we will learn the importance of soil and what we can do to build healthy, nutrient rich soil. we will give our soil some love and attention ahead of our seed planting activity next week.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

Week 2

• Seed Planting Adventure. we will Explore different seeds, learn about germination, and plant a variety of seeds in the garden.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

Week 3

• Bug Safari. We will Discover the fascinating world of garden insects, their roles, and how they contribute to a healthy garden ecosystem. We will go on a bug safari in the garden.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

week 4

• Composting Carnival. we will learn all about composting, the importance of recycling kitchen waste. we will feed our worm farms and add to our compost piles.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

Week 5

• Pollinator Party. We will Explore the vital role of pollinators. we will create a pollinator-friendly garden section, and identify different types of pollinators.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

Week 6

• Herb Wonderland. We will investigate various herbs, their uses, and create a mini herb garden with medicinal and culinary herbs
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

Week 7

• Seasonal Sensations. We will Explore the changes in the garden with each season. we will learn the importance of adapting gardening practices according to the seasons.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

Week 8

• Harvest Festival. This week we celebrate the fruits of our labour by harvesting produce, preparing simple recipes, and sharing the joy of our homegrown food.
• Feed and water chickens, ducks and goats, collect eggs
• Carry out weekly garden chores to maintain the garden
• Free gardening time

What to bring each lesson-

• Enclosed shoes (Gumboots are best)
• Water Bottle
• Afternoon tea
• HAT

How to book and pay-

Email us at [email protected]

EFT payment to the following account-

• Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley Inc
• BSB: 633 000
• Account: 167140045

Leave child’s name and chosen program day as reference or head over to our Eventbrite page and purchase your ticket ONLINE-

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/permaculture-hawkesbury-valley-inc-28531531393