Nature-Immersive day for kids and tweens

• Click here for a detailed FLYER. (pdf). 
• Please sign up using our Sign-Up Genius Form. 20 guests maximum! 
• Fill out the Registration Form and the RELEASE WAIVER Form. (Word)
• Both forms must be emailed to 7thGenerationFoundation@gmail.com or faxed to 301-251-9110.

The group is designed for kids to connect socially with peers while interacting with animals and learning about biodynamic farming and nature.

Highlights of the day 

1. Meeting in the clubhouse to discuss the background and purpose of the farm animal sanctuary, our Earthkeepers Mission, and review the activities.

2. Compost Demonstration:  Everyone can bring a bin with compostable materials (coffee grounds, tea bags, citrus peels, onion skins, egg shells, paper towels/plates, napkins, Kleenex, etc.) and/or over-ripe or mushy produce (bananas, apples, grapes, tomatoes, etc.) to feed to the chickens and pig. We'll have a demo of how in-ground composting works, and you can take home some soil if you bring a pot. Print our composting details.

3. Biodynamic Agriculture: A demo of how the farm grows pumpkins and decorative gourds in garden beds made from horse and goat dung mixed with the used straw bedding from the animal sheds. Dig up some beauty plants to take home in your bucket! 

4. Pasture walk and Forest Bathing: We will meet the animals in the barnyard, then walk through the pasture and forest with them down to the "mindfulness log" overlooking a neighbor's pond. It's a peaceful place for reflection.  We usually end the activities there then walk back up to the barnyard to say goodbye to the farm. The children may want to jump on the trampoline at the end before getting back into their cars.

• Replace overwhelm with the gentle rhythms of the farm while grooming and feeding the animals. 
  
• The screen-free experience with other children helps promote a sense of belonging and community. 
  
• We all can benefit from learning more about nature and time with animals!