Summer Camp is almost over, one week to go. That means that Farm School will be starting up soon. If you are interested in having your 3-6 year old participate in a fun, all-outdoor program, we can help. Check out the website for more details and as always feel free to call or email if you have any further questions.
Winter doesn't want to go...we don't mind
Just because February wanted to be spring doesn't mean that March feels the same way. We have had more cold and snow in the first half of March than all of February. The people of the farm are enjoying it, the animals and plants maybe not as much. This late winter burst has provided some fun for Farm School as we have taken the time to look at the different snowflake shapes that are falling. This is a great lesson for the kids. Here are some pictures of snowflakes we have seen during Farm School. Just because it feels like winter doesn't mean it's not time to think about Summer Camp. Check out our Summer Camp page for more information on what we have going on this summer.
Farm School Starting Back Up
The new season of Farm School has just started. We are in the process of getting ready for sugar season, hopefully a good Maple Syrup year. We have a lot of great activities planned as well as plenty of time for the children to explore and learn at their own pace. We are also excited that we have closed on the Chestnut Mountain property which will give us an 85+ acre site to run Farm School and Summer Camp. More details posted soon on the new location. Enjoy winter.
End of Fall Farm School Session...
We ended the fall Farm School session with an ornament making activity. A nice way to end the year for the children. As one session ends we are already looking towards the next as the spring session of Farm School starts on January 8, 2018. You can see more information on the program and all of the dates on the Farm School page of this site. Here are some pictures from the ornament making.
It's been a while, a long while...
It has been too long since we gave you news on what's going on at the farm. We've been keeping Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter updated, but neglecting the news part of the web site. No more! We are back. It has been a fun Fall, even though it has been another warm one. Seems like winter is getting the big no, no again. Climate change, perhaps, but other than the 3 days of cold with a dash of snow, the temps have been mostly in the 60's and 70's since September and it is now November 1. The warm temps do make outdoor programming easier for sure but the trees seem confused as half are still green while the rest are dropping leaves and thinking about going dormant. We'll see when this pattern breaks. Here are some pics of what we have been doing and we do still have one space available for the rest of 2017, so let your child join us as Farm School. Your child will thank you.
New Year Coming...New session of Nature Preschool Begins
Time to look ahead to the New Year and we are getting ready for the start of the 2017 Nature Preschool sessions. Here is the new flyer with all the amazing information. You can check out what we have been doing this fall with Nature Preschool on our Instagram Page (sunnytruthfarm) and our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/sunnytruthfarm/
It's been a long time coming.
So between needing to help with family in Florida and starting up the Nature Preschool, we have been busy. But it is now time to post!
The Nature Preschool has started and so far it has been a blast. We have been creating our space to play, learn and share. We spend our mornings with the farm animals, then transition to the forest for the second part of the day. The energy and excitement that comes from the children as they explore and learn is contageous. I am looking forward to watching the children grown and develop.
Here are some pictures to show what is going on.
So if you are interested in having your child join us we still have some spaces in the Monday, Wednesday, Friday session. Feel free to give us a call or email if you have any questions and you can register here on the website.
Summer is ending, but the fun keeps going
So we have been working hard transitioning to fall farm life and getting ready for our Nature Preschool program. Mushrooms are starting to come in, broody chicken is now a happy mama, and our fall plants are coming in. Here are some pictures of what is going on. We still have a couple of spots in our Monday, Wednesday, Friday session of preschool, check out the link under the Programs button.
Fall Nature Preschool Program
Registration is underway for our fall Nature Preschool Program. This will be an all outdoor program for 3-5 year olds based on the Waldkindergarten programs in northern Europe. If you have any questions please contact us at sunnytruthfarm@gmail.com. Below is the flyer and feel free to spread the word.
Work is paying off in different ways
So we have been so busy with the summer garden and all the new animals that the website gets forgotten, shame. One small success is our butterfly garden between the house and the main garden. Despite the lack of rain it is in full bloom right now and we have been inspired. More will be popping up around the property. More post soon on all the other things going on. Don't forget our outdoor preschool has registration going on right now. It is going to be a great learning experience for the kids as well as a great fun.