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Childhood is a wondrous time of curiosity and exploration. It is a time when what may seem like play is actually work and learning. In the early years of the United States, daily life was agrarian for most families. Children had farm chores that fostered responsibility, physical activity, problem solving, empathy, independence, work ethic and self-esteem. These experiences and skills are often now lost in modern urban lifestyles. At One Acre Farm, we help children have these experiences and gain knowledge and skills related to home mini-farming.
At One Acre Farm, we believe that children need to be outside and moving around, experiencing the routines of care for animals, being introduced to skills like making mud pies and hammering nails. Best of all, we believe that children need to get dirty. Like life on a working farm, these classes and sessions take place rain or shine. This is an 6 weekly session that encompasses essential Pre-K learning activities through outdoor and farm experiences. All parents are required to stay for the first class. Drop off for future classes will be decided on individual family basis. |
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Pre-K Farm Course
ages 4-6 Oct - Dec 2021 Saturdays 8:30a-10:30a $10 registration fee $240 class fee Sat Oct 30 Rabbits Sat Nov 6 Goats & Gardening Sat Nov 13 Chickens & Ducks Sat Nov 20 (No Class) Sat Nov 27 (No Class) Sat Dec 4 Horses Sat Dec 11 Beekeeping Note: Goats and gardening are usually their own individual classes. Due to the holidays, these two are being combined into one class in order to complete the course prior to the end of the year. REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Gardening & Composting-Intro to mini-farming, history of ag based lives, history of mass food production, benefits of home gardening, gmo/non-gmo, heirloom/hybrid, plant needs, soil types, plant a garden, nature journal.
Chickens & Ducks-History of domestication, geographical movement, breeds, uses, housing, feed, genetics, digestion, reproduction, quiet observation, nature journal.
Rabbits-History of domestication, geographical movement, breeds, uses, housing, feed, genetics, digestion, reproduction, quiet observation, nature journal.
Goats-History of domestication, geographical movement, breeds, uses, housing, feed, genetics, digestion, reproduction, quiet observation, hands-on milking(if a goat is with milk) nature journal.
Horses-History of domestication, geographical movement, breeds, uses, housing, feed, genetics, digestion, reproduction, observation, hands-on grooming, nature journal. (NOTE- This is not a horse riding class)
Beekeeping-History of honey bee, history of human management, geographical movement, uses and products, hive box methods, identification, life cycle, reproduction, pollination, honey manufacturing, quiet observation, nature journal.
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Guidelines
-Parent/caregiver must attend the first class with child. Future drop off will be decided on an individual family basiis. - Pre-registration and payment must be completed in order to confirm your spot. Prior to attending, please read the Waiver and Liability Release below. -‘No shows’ will not be given a refund nor monies applied to a future event. - As we all know, weather changes quickly here. It can be raining one minute and then have sunshine the next and vice versa. If cancellation is necessary, we will give notice by an hour prior to the event. If cancellation is made, the make up class will be rescheduled. - Please dress comfortably and in clothing/shoes that can get dirty. Your child will be getting dirty. A water hose will be available for spraying your child clean. Bring a towel and change of clothes for your child. -Consider bringing water and snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer and any other items you may want. |
Upon Arrival
-One Acre Farm’s physical address is 3416 Magnolia Dr., 77365 -Park along the road in front of the farm. We suggest parking only one set of tires on the grass of the ditch. The ditches often remain wet and you may get stuck if you park all four tires in the grass. -Follow the signs and arrows directing you to the outdoor classroom. |
Requirements for Participation
Registration and Tuition paid
Reading of Waiver (below on this page)
Medical release if dropping child off.
Registration and Tuition paid
Reading of Waiver (below on this page)
Medical release if dropping child off.
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE
*WARNING*
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
*WARNING*
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES.
AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE
In accordance with Texas HB 262 and Texas Law Chapter 75
In consideration of being permitted by One Acre Farm,One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers, to participate in activities at One Acre Farm and One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damage for personal injury, death or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in activities at said facilities. This release is intended to discharge in advance, One Acre Farm, One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers, from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my/our participation in activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of those parties. It is understood that activities as the ones I will be participating in involve an element of risk and danger of accidents and knowing those risks, I hereby assume those risks. It is further agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless,One Acre Farm, One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers, from any loss, liability, damage, cost or expense which they may incur as the result of my death or any injury or property damage that I may sustain while participating in any activity at this facility.
I understand that by participating, all participants consent to photo images taken during activities to be used in any or all publications and websites related to One Acre Farm, One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers.
*WARNING*
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
*WARNING*
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES.
AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE
In accordance with Texas HB 262 and Texas Law Chapter 75
In consideration of being permitted by One Acre Farm,One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers, to participate in activities at One Acre Farm and One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damage for personal injury, death or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in activities at said facilities. This release is intended to discharge in advance, One Acre Farm, One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers, from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my/our participation in activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of those parties. It is understood that activities as the ones I will be participating in involve an element of risk and danger of accidents and knowing those risks, I hereby assume those risks. It is further agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless,One Acre Farm, One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers, from any loss, liability, damage, cost or expense which they may incur as the result of my death or any injury or property damage that I may sustain while participating in any activity at this facility.
I understand that by participating, all participants consent to photo images taken during activities to be used in any or all publications and websites related to One Acre Farm, One Acre Farm Educational Foundation, Catherine Griffin, Nicole Jones and other staff/volunteers.