Pleasant Sense Farm
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Nature Scavenger Hunt & Journey Stick Workshop
Nature Scavenger Hunt & Journey Stick Workshop
This fun-filled adventure for kids involves hunting, collecting, learning, sharing discoveries and an opportunity to create their own ‘journey stick’ so they can retell their adventures to the world! This adventurous workshop blends the fun discovery and excitement of going on a scavenger hunt around the farm, with the creation of their very own ‘journey stick’ using the items they found.
This Scavenger Hunt and Workshop is suitable for children aged 5+ and can be adapted according to their age and ability.
What is a Journey Stick?
Native Americans and Aboriginal people often created journey sticks on their adventures, tying natural materials to their sticks in chronological order as they found them. These helped them find their way home and retell their adventures to their tribes back home.
When children are asked to recount the story of their daily adventures and explorations, they become active learners, leaders, and caretakers of their environment. Just like that, they understand in some basic way that their journey is shared with that of the world.
What does a session look like?
This workshop is divided in to two sessions. Once each child has chosen their journey stick, children are safely guided around the property of Pleasant Sense Farm with their map and nature explorer bag. They’ll be asked to find natural objects along the way and stop at various ‘stations’ to learn more about their discoveries.
When all nature items have been found, we arrive back to base to enjoy light refreshments then begin the second session of creating our journey sticks.
Younger children will be able to create a simpler version of the journey stick. Older children can make a journey stick the traditional way by using their creativity and imagination by weaving items they found around the stick.
The nature scavenger hunt, is not about who finds the most items. It’s more about sharing their discoveries together and creating a lasting memory that they can take home and share with their loved ones. This adventure teaches children to be observant in nature, appreciate natural beauty, inspire creativity, and gain confidence in retelling the story of their adventure to others.
The parent/caregiver is required to stay with their child/children. Younger siblings 4 years and under are welcome to accompany their parent/s but must be supervised.
Event info
- Homeschooling groups only
- Duration: 10am-1pm (2.5 to 3 hours)
- Maximum 10 students
- Ticket for each participating student - $35 (includes light refreshments and all materials required for scavenger hunt and journey stick creation)
- Parent/caregiver free of charge.
- Families welcome to BYO lunch.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your allocated session to allow time for parking and to get your kids ready for their adventure!
Additional info for neurodiverse families
These groups are small in numbers (max 10 students), allowing each student to feel included and feel comfortable seeking assistance. Pleasant Sense Farm has a calm and relaxed vibe, with the main aim for participants to connect with nature simply by being present in the peaceful surroundings. This session is set aside for your home education group only, so other members of the public will not be present. If you have any specific details you’d like us to know, please speak with Tanya on 0448 557 329.
How to book:
Session dates are released before each school term and are typically scheduled twice per term. Additional dates may be added during the term, depending on demand.
Bookings are essential and anticipated to fill up quickly, so it is recommended you book and reserve your tickets early in the term to avoid disappointment. Click on the ‘Schedule Now’ button to make your booking.
For the Hunt/Workshop to go ahead, a minimum of 4 students per session will be required.
Any questions, please contact Tanya on 0448 557 329 or email farm@pleasantsense.com.au
Pleasant Sense Farm acknowledges the traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. Pleasant Sense Farm pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
