Little Farmers

Big farm adventures for little learners.

Little Farmers is a parent-and-child farm experience designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

Together, families explore the sights, sounds, animals, and everyday rhythms of farm life through gentle, hands-on activities created for young children.

Little Farmers is a shared caregiver-and-child experience and is not a drop-off program.

QUICK DETAILS

AGES

Approx. 18 months–5 years

COST

$18 per participating child

DURATION

1 hour

PARENT/CAREGIVER

One included

REGISTRATION

Advance registration required

SIBLING POLICY

Siblings under 18 months free

Space is intentionally limited to keep the group small and manageable for young children.

Explore the Farm Together

Little Farmers is designed as a shared experience for adults and children to enjoy together.

A parent or caregiver must remain with and actively supervise their child throughout the program.

Rather than dropping children off for a class, families explore the farm side by side while children become more familiar with animals, nature, simple responsibilities, and the rhythms of farm life.

A Hidden Pastures team member guiding two children through the farm

What Might Little Farmers Do?

Each one-hour session includes a mix of guided animal encounters, farm exploration, simple age-appropriate activities, and opportunities to learn through movement, touch, observation, and play.

Children may:

Animal Time

Brushing animals, gentle interaction and care

Exploring Nature

Discovering plants, sights, and sounds of the farm

Simple Chores

Learning what animals eat, simple farm tasks

Stories & Play

Farm-themed activities and stories

Activities vary from session to session, giving families something new to experience throughout the season.

Little Learners Learn by Doing

For young children, learning often happens through movement, repetition, observation, touch, and play.

A simple experience such as brushing an animal, carrying a small scoop, noticing what a goat eats, finding something growing in the garden, or helping with a small farm task can become an opportunity to explore and participate.

Little Farmers is not about completing a long list of activities. It is about giving young children time and space to discover farm life at a pace that works for them.

Participation at Your Child’s Pace

Children are never required to touch or interact with an animal.

Some children may want to participate immediately. Others may prefer to watch first, stay close to their caregiver, or explore from a little farther away.

Families are encouraged to participate at the level that feels comfortable for their child.

The goal is to create opportunities to explore — not to force interaction.

Small Groups for Little Explorers

Little Farmers groups are intentionally kept small so children have room to explore the farm, interact with animals, and participate without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Smaller groups also give families more room to move through the experience together at their own pace.

Which Program Is the Better Fit?

Little Farmers

Best for toddlers and preschoolers approximately 18 months–5 years old who will participate alongside a parent or caregiver.

The experience focuses on gentle exploration, simple farm activities, animals, movement, play, and learning together.

Farm Club

Best for ages 6–13 who are ready for a more independent, ongoing farm program involving animal care, projects, responsibility, and practical skills.

Dress for Farm Life

Little Farmers takes place on a real working farm. Children and caregivers should come dressed for outdoor exploration.

  • ✓Closed-toe shoes
  • ✓Comfortable clothing
  • ✓Clothes that can get a little dirty
  • ✓Weather-appropriate layers when needed

The farm may include dirt, mud, animals, uneven ground, and changing weather conditions.

Ready for a Little Farm Adventure?

Explore the farm together through animals, nature, movement, play, and simple hands-on experiences designed for little learners.

Limited space is available. Advance registration is required.