Little Sprouts —
The garden is planted and spring is blooming. Come to the farm and discover your green thumb. Preschoolers and their parent will learn the art of gardening during this hands-on educational and fun two week program. Participants will tend to the spring garden, learn about the different plants and flowers that grow on a farm and take part in arts and crafts activities. NOTE: Fee listed is per adult-child pair. Register for this adult-child class using child’s name. WHO: ages 3 to 6 yrs., plus an adult MAX/MIN: 10/6 ID# DAY/TIME
Dairy Detectives —
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream--or cheese, or butter, or even yogurt. Visit Wagner Farm’s milking parlor, participate in a milking demonstration and explore the many ways people have been using dairy throughout time. Learn how milk is taken from the cow to the table and make your own ice cream to enjoy. NOTE: Only paying participants may take part in the program. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a paying adult. WHO: ages 4 yr. to adult MAX/MIN: 10/6 ID#
309104-A Th 3:45-5 pm 4/12 309104-B F 3:45-5 pm FEE: $12
Crafty Calves —
It’s time to get creative while chatting with our chickens! Youngsters and an adult will meet and learn about our farm animals, then make a special animal craft about each one. Every month features a different animal. March: Horses. April: Cows. Please sign your child up for only one session per month. NOTE: This class is for a child plus and adult. Both adult and child must be registered separately, fee is per person. WHO: ages 3 to 6 yrs., plus an adult MAX/MIN: 30/16 ID#
DAY/TIME
209106-C Th 10:30-11:30 am 3/15 309106-A W 10:30-11:30 am 4/11 FEE: $5.75
Cheesemaking 101 —
Discover more dairy fun at Wagner
Farm! Come learn the art of making cheese in this lively and interactive cooking class. Participants will make a farmers cheese to take home and enjoy. Cheese making tips and recipes will be shared as well. WHO: ages 18 yr. to adult MAX/MIN: 16/8 ID# DAY/TIME
DATE
309308-A Sa 9 am-12 pm 5/5 FEE: $30
BEG/END
309102-A Th 9:30-10:45 am 5/10-5/17 FEE: $30
Hold Your Horses —
Draft horses were a vital means of power on farms until the advent of the tractor. These gentle giants did tasks from plowing and field work to transporting the farmer and his family into town on a Saturday night. Learn the differences between hames and hands, bits and brichen. You’ll also learn grooming, harnessing and driving Wagner farm’s own team of Belgian horses, Bob and Sue. As this program is intended for an introduction to draft horses, please register only once. WHO: ages 8 to adult MAX/MIN: 8/4 ID#
DAY/TIME
DAY/TIME BEG/END 5/18
DATE
309206-A Tu 3:45-5:45 pm 4/24 309206-B Th 3:45-5:45 pm 5/24 FEE: $20
When Chores Were Done —
A visit to the farm will have lasting memories. Your child is invited to come to the farm to do the before supper chores. There are animals to tend to, the kitchen garden to be weeded and the fields to ready for planting. Chore boots and gloves are provided. WHO: ages 7 to 16 yrs. MAX/MIN: 6/2 ID#
309205-D W 3:45-5 pm
DAY/TIME BEG/END 4/25
309205-E Tu 3:45-5 pm 5/8 309205-F Th 3:45-5 pm 5/17 309205-G W 3:45-5 pm FEE: $12.50
5/30 BEG/END
For information on Wagner Farm programs, contact
Sarah Hagye at (224) 521-2189 or
sarah.hagye@glenviewparks.org
PROGRAM NOTE: If you are unable to attend a Wagner Farm program for which you have registered, please call the farm (847) 657- 1506 before applying for a refund. These popular programs frequently have wait lists and your courtesy in calling the farm will allow someone
else to enjoy the program.
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