Gardens of Words:
Poetry Field Trips at Wild Heart Farm

Ages 8 – 14 |Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm
Four Sessions | Sept 15 · Sept 29 · Oct 13 · Nov 10

Program Overview

Poetry is a new language — one we learn by giving our full attention to the world around

us. We'll play and practice together in a non-linear way, slowing down to notice: flowers,

birds, weather, the turning seasons. Every poem is a different door we can open onto the

natural world.

What Children Will Explore

• Word storms — collecting language on walks around the farm

• Poetry tricks — rhyme, rhythm, line length

• The cauldron — imagery and metaphor

• Poetry forms — haiku, free verse, and others

• Collage — Vintage typewriters, and pressed flowers 

Each session includes hands-on activities, stories or songs, nature observation, and a take-home reflection or handout.

This is a student-centered enrichment activity, drop-off your child or stay and relax while we create.
Drop-ins welcome if there is space.

The Flow

Arrive and circle: settling in and framing the day's theme
Poetry scavenger hunt: noticing and collecting words and images
Writing: writing in your poetry journal or typewriter time
Group share: read and share

Cost

• Direct payment cash/Zelle (drop-in $45/session or $160 for all 4 sessions)

• Payments through Class Wallet (full session and includes a platform fee)

• Limited enrollment to 8 students

Includes all materials, curriculum, and instruction.