Kids Workshop: Garden Creatures & Bug Homes

Did you know that your garden’s smallest inhabitants are also some of its greatest helpers? Ladybirds, beetles, snails, and worms all play essential roles in keeping plants healthy and thriving.

This workshop, for kids aged 5-10, includes a mini bug safari around the farm, where participants will hunt for these fascinating garden creatures and learn about their important work in our ecosystem. Children will see how these tiny helpers contribute to soil health, pollination, and pest control.

Then, we’ll get hands-on with a creative activity: make insects and bug hotels from clay, natural materials, and recycled items. These little homes give garden visitors a safe place to live while helping the garden flourish. It’s a fun and educational way for young learners to celebrate the creatures that make our gardens grow!

Facilitator Bio:

Isabella Hulme is an early childhood educator who designs creative, nature-based experiences that celebrate curiosity, imagination, play, and the rich world of more-

than-human life around us. Drawing on her background in the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, forest school practice, therapeutic support, and art facilitation,

Isabella weaves together nature, creativity, and relational learning in her work with children. In her workshops at Oranjezicht City Farm, Isabella guides children through hands-on, nature-based creative activities inspired by the magic of the garden. Each session offers children time and space to follow their curiosity, explore creatively, and take the lead in what captures their attention.

All materials are provided, bring just a love for nature.

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• BOOKING ESSENTIAL
• Fruit snack provided
• Wear weather appropriate clothing (raincoat if necessary)