EARLY YEARS EXCURSIONS

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EXPLORE NATURE

The early childhood program at Pocket City Farms aims to nurture young minds with the wonders of nature. Tailored for children up to age 5, our workshops combine storytelling, dramatic play, art and exploration to introduce the basics of seeds, food growth, and sustainability. 

Program Highlights:

  • Hands-on Garden Exploration: Children explore our market garden to discover where food comes from and how plants grow.

  • Play-Based Learning: Interactive storytelling, dramatic play, and games spark curiosity about nature.

  • Creative Expression: Art activities let kids creatively express what they learn through connection with the natural world.

Exploring seeds

Young green plants growing inside a greenhouse with translucent panels and black support beams

Unveil the Magic: From Seeds to Plants Discover the wonder of plant life in our interactive workshop designed for young nature enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Sydney in Camperdown, we combine the art of storytelling, the excitement of drama, and the hands-on experience of gardening to provide an educational adventure like no other.

bugs and bees on farm

Bee collecting nectar from bright red eucalyptus flowers

Embark on a thrilling exploration into the world of agriculture’s tiniest workers at Pocket City Farms, nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Sydney CBD. Our interactive workshop is designed to enlighten early learners about the critical roles that bugs and bees play in farming through storytelling, drama, and hands-on activities.

essential information

  • Sessions available weekdays and run for 2 to 4 hours.

  • Depending on the program and the dates chosen, we can accommodate up to 120 students rotating around the farm at one time. If you are planning an excursion for more students than this, get in touch and we’ll find a solution.

  • Please get in touch so that we can provide you with a quote. We have a minimum $600 booking fee, plus GST. Pocket City Farms is a registered charity. Your fees are a contribution to continuing the work we do in fair food, education and community. Thank you for supporting our farm project by way of your excursion booking.

  • The safety of everyone visiting is important to us, we encourage you to read our Risk Management Policy before attending Pocket City Farms for an excursion. Prior to your excursion, we will discuss any additional requirements relating to your booking but please let us know if you have any specific concerns or other precautions you’d like to discuss.

  • We are close to full wheelchair access at the farm, with wide pathways surrounding our market gardens. There is only one narrow pathway near our compost bays which won't be accessible, as well as on the actual market garden itself. We recommend that all visitors using wheelchairs are accompanied by a support person as some parts of the site have difficult surfaces; gravel, and can be slippery and muddy after rain. Ramps are located at numerous access points on the site and there are wheelchair accessible toilets. Please alert our coordinator if there will be visitors in wheelchairs with your group and we can modify the experience accordingly.

  • For booking enquiries, please fill out the form below.

    We hope to see you on the farm soon!