Discover farming

Meet the farm animals and explore the farm's produce.

Experiences

Students learn about the economics of farming and discover how the 'inputs' of climate, soil and markets influence the way farms are managed.

At the wool shed, students learn about:

• shearing and crutching Removing wool around the tail and between the legs of a sheep to keep them clean.
• the wonders of wool.

They will then get to:

• exit down the sheep chute
• watch a milking demonstration
• churn some milk into butter
• take a tour of the farm while avoiding cow-pats (cow dung)
• meet Ambury's animals like Timmy the turkey and chickens.

Year level

Year 4-8

Learning areas

Science, living world, technology, nature of technology, social sciences

Maximum students

Three classes (approx 90 students)

Location

Ambury Regional Park

Available dates

All year. Cows are milked in Terms 3 and 4 only.

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Email: ambury.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Ambury Regional Park
43 Ambury Road
Māngere Bridge

Directions: Show map

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