Farm Squad (Ages 5-10)

Each Tuesday and Thursday for 5 weeks, we will gather at Barlow Nature Preserve (home to Frontier Farm, Echo Rock Flowers, and WLT’s pollinator and children’s garden), to explore the fascinating world of farming and the environment. Together, we’ll dive into hands-on topics like planting, pollinators, soil health, farm biodiversity, harvesting, composting, microgreens, and hydroponics.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there! We’ll get creative with nature-inspired art, stretch our legs on guided hikes, discover nature-themed stories and literature, and even taste our way through the farm for a full sensory experience.

Throughout the summer, we’ll also welcome local scientists, farmers, and environmental stewards who will share their inspiring work in our community, showcasing real-world environmental careers and sparking curiosity and inspiration in the next generation of changemakers.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 30 - July 30 (10 total programs) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

NO COST

• Thanks to generous community support, there's no cost to participate. If you'd like to help keep WLT youth education programs free for all, please consider making a donation!

WHO CAN JOIN?

• Farm Squad is open to ALL students ages 5-10, regardless of what school they attend, including homeschool students

REGISTRATION

• Registration is required. Spots are limited.
• By registering for this "event," you are registering for all 10 programs.
• Registration is live for WLT members on February 2. WLT members get first dibs! Not a WLT member but would like to become one? CLICK HERE
• Registration is live for EVERYONE on February 16.
• Up to 2 planned absentees, spots are limited.

CLICK HERE to hear from our past Farm Squad!!

Questions- please email Lauren Barber, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1.