Last Saturday we celebrated 30 years of Perth City Farm with a Children’s Festival, and we are still buzzing! Thanks to everyone who came along or helped out. It was a birthday party to remember. The gardens were alive with faeries, colourful crafts and songs.
Karolina helped us get in touch with our bodies, moving and stretching in a yoga class like no other. Grandma Rosie read stories under the trees and Jo moved us all with a song about 30 years of Perth City Farm.
Under the guidance of Marie, children made their own nests and clay eggs, pressing nuts, seeds and other treasures into beautiful sculptures. Ian helped children press shapes out of leaves and create stunning natural mobiles.
Farmers Michelle and Mario introduced us to a newborn calf and a couple of lambs who spent the festival cuddled up together. Too cute! Michelle also spoke to us about how to care for chickens.
In the barn Cirquest taught circus skills and children made pesto and crackers with Dini and Karolina using produce from the Farm.
Down the back of the Farm, near the compost, families hunted for worms and learned why they are so important to the ecosystem. Peg taught us how to roll a plastic-free pot using newspaper and a wine bottle, and children had the chance to plant a seedling in their handmade pot.
Smiley Chris brought his microscope to show us the fantastical microbeasts living in Perth City Farm soil. And Sue gave us a taste of scrumptious jarrah honey while she taught us all about bees.
Nestled in the “nasturtium corner” we had our first session of Nature Playgroup, facilitated by Erin. Children made nature rubbings and decorated bags to collect their treasures in.
And what birthday celebration would be complete without a cake? Amy made us the most gorgeous, farm-iest cake we could have hoped for!
A huge thank you to our founder Rosanne and the team of volunteers that rallied together to bring this beautiful event to life. Hip-hip-hooray for 30 years of City Farm. We leave you with a copy of the song that Jo Randall wrote for the occasion.
