• Theme/Topic: Every Member Of The Whole Has A Role
• Age Range: 10yr.- 13yr.
• When: TBD
• Time: The session begins at 4:00 pm on Sunday and closes at 11 am the following Sunday
• Cost: $1050
• Reserve a spot: Contact the BCS office to apply for a space

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This week-long immersive program, "Every Member of the Whole has a Role," invites middle schoolers to discover how a farm functions as a complete ecosystem. Students will explore how diverse crops and animals work in partnership to build healthy soil and sustainable food systems.

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Overview

- Rotational Grazing & Soil Health: Students will learn the "choreography" of multi-species rotational grazing, moving livestock across pastures to prevent overgrazing while naturally sequestering carbon.

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- Biodiversity in Action: Participants will study how diverse crop rotations and heirloom varieties protect against pests and climate instability, contrasting these methods with industrial monocultures.

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- The Multi-Faceted Animal: Daily sessions will highlight the essential roles animals play beyond food production:

           Protectors & Providers: Guardian dogs - the advantages and disadvantages.

           Pollinators & Fertilizers: The role of bees in crop success and how manure serves as "black gold" for soil.

           Emotional Connection: Exploring the human-animal bond and the role of farm animals in providing emotional support and stress relief.

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Learning Opportunities-Through hands-on field work and data collection, students will gain a foundational understanding of regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship. 

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Contact The Bovina for Sustainability Office to initiate the enrollment process-  info@thebovinacenterforsustainability.org