Puddicombe Farm Field Trip a Success

Many thanks to all parents and volunteers who helped in making our trip to Puddicombe Farms last week a huge success. Even though the weather was a bit damp, the Puddicombe staff went out of their way to make our stay with them a wonderful learning experience. Upon our arrival at the farm, students were divided up into their classes and proceeded on to experience a variety of learning opportunities on the farm. The children got to go on a wagon ride through the vineyard and orchard pulled by a tractor. They got to see cherry, peach, apple and pear trees. As well, they saw large fields with both green and purple grapes growing in them. A train ride gave us an opportunity to see the beginnings of autumn colour bursting forth on the escarpment. We also got to meet some of the farm animals and see their living quarters up close. Afterwards, we went back to the main building and had sliced apples for snack. Our morning on the farm wrapped up with a tour through the apple orchard where a gentleman farmer explained the life cycle of an apple. He gave each child an opportunity to pick apples from a wide assortment of dwarf apple trees. They filled two large bags with apples to bring back to the classroom and then made their way back to board the bus for the trip back to Parnall. On the way, we stopped by the petting area where the boys and girls met Myrtle the pig, several emu, peacocks and some dwarf mountain goats. 

In conclusion, a great time was had by all, with fun and memories to last for months to come. Thanks, Puddicombe Farms!