Last weekend we celebrated our last field trip of the 2010 summer season with a trip to Emma Prusch Farms in San Jose. The farm was a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience environmental education up close and personal. They had the chance to pet and feed animals, including pigs, cows and chickens, as well as pick fresh organic vegetables. We started the day with our docent Dennis learning about the differences between Roosters and Hens and what exactly a minature pig is.
The kids got to feed the pigs fresh cucumbers and watermelon and the goats got some fresh grain, which they gladly ate right out of the kids' hands.
After feeding and petting the animals it was time to explore the world of organic gardening. Each child was a given a bag to fill with fresh veggies to take home to their families. The kids remarked how excited they were to be able to share such special treats, and we talked about what fun dishes they could cook with squash, tomatoes, carrots and peppers...
The farm tour was a lot of fun, but it wasn't over yet. After the tour we all had the chance to soak up the sun while we ate our lunches and played at the farm's park. There was a play structure and plenty of green grass to run and play on. It was the perfect end to a super fun day!
