F2 Trip to Spring Farm Barn

On a gloriously sunny day, F2 walked from school to Spring Farm Barn in Melton. During the trip, Richard Litchfield gave them a tour of the farm (and glamping area!) then they were able to feed alpacas and goats, collect chicken and duck eggs, do some very exciting pond dipping, search for bugs and create beautiful rainbows from all the flowers and plants in the garden. They were then treated to a special talk from a local beekeeper and the children were fascinated by the bees, asking lots of great questions. They finished the day by eating lunch together under a beautiful willow tree…all in all an idyllic morning!

Introduction

Feeling Alpaca Fur

Alpacas love Willow leaves

Beautiful Garden

Alpaca

Play Time 3

The beekeeper

Pond Dipping

Feeding the Alpacas and Goats

We found Pond skaters, water louse...

Pond Dipping 4

Hen and 3 week old chicks

Pond Dipping 2

Collecting Duck Eggs

We found bloodworms, newts, froglets...

Josh as a beekeeper

More Rainbows

Strike a Pose

Pond Dipping is fun!

Play Time 2

Pond Dipping 3

Deep in discussion

Rainbow Colours

Making a Rainbow

Newts!

Exploring the plants

Beekeeper explaining the hive

Bug Hunting

Play Time

Bees