We had an exciting day at the Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch!

It was a typical autumn day . . . rainy and wet . . . but we had lots of fun!

When we first arrived at Aldor Acres, we took a ride on the wagon out to the pumpkin patch.  We got off to pick out our own pumpkin to take home, but . . . which one should we choose? Finally, we picked the perfect one and it was back to the bus.to drop off the pumpkins.

Next we visited the animals and played on the hay bales.  The children were delighted with the animals – horses, goats, lambs, donkeys, baby pigs, baby chicks to name just a few.  They loved touching them, hearing their noises and experiencing all the different smells.  The children were particularly enamored with holding the baby bunnies and petting the puppies.

The purpose of the trip was so that the children could make exploratory observations about plant and animal life cycles, and experience first-hand the structural features or behaviours that allow plants and animals to survive in the local environment.

We had a wonderful trip.

“I don’t want to leave.” Christian.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers that came with us. We could not have had this experience without your support.