Farm Animals Barnyard Readers

It’s story time with the animals!

Wednesdays from July 9 through August 13

Each program features a specific farm animal. Start by reading a book or two about that animal. Do activities or crafts inspired by the stories. Then board a tractor-drawn cart for a ride to the animal’s home at one of our farm sites. Meet and interact with the animal of the day and see that animal’s friends. Then hop back on the cart for a ride back to the Visitor Center. Wash your hands, gather your crafts, and head for home!

Details

• Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
• Please arrive 5 minutes early so program can begin on time
• Location: Meet at the Visitor Center, 11121 Hickman
• Dress for weather—program occurs indoors and outdoors

Registration

• Registration begins April 1
• $34 for parent and child ($30 for members)
• $12 each additional child ($10 for members)
• Each ticket is for one session

Calendar

Details

Chickens • July 9

Chickens provide so much for us! Through funny stories, learn about these extraordinary birds and their life cycle from egg to adult. Do chicken-theme crafts, then head to see the chickens on the farm!

Pigs • July 16

Did you know pigs are incredibly intelligent animals? Hear some stories about mischievous pigs. Make a pig-inspired craft and then travel to the farm to see these incredible animals!

Sheep • July 23

What do sheep provide for us? Hear a story about the many things we can make with their wool. Make a sheep-inspired craft and then visit sheep on the farm!

Cows • July 30

This moooo-ving program will help you learn about the two types of cows—milk and beef. Hear stories about silly cows on the farm, then head to the farm to see them!

Horses • August 6

These horses are not for riding! They help the farm family by doing heavy work on the farm, pulling wagons, plows, and other farm machinery. Hear stories about horses, then travel to the farm to meet them!

Oxen • August 13

“Strong as an ox” is a saying that means really strong! Oxen are cows that have been trained to work on the farm, and so they must be very strong. Learn how they are trained and what they do on the farm.

Barnyard Readers Program Policies