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Pumpkins and More - Fine Arts & Science Class



 
The Fine Arts and Science class went to our first field trip of the year- the Pumpkin Patch at Westham Island Herb Farm.  The children saw all sorts of pumpkins and gourds.


Off to the pumpkin field!


The pumpkin is heavy. I need both hands to lift it.

 



Some of the children liked the red pumpkins best!


 
 


A pumpkin big enough for a chair.

 
 
What is it?
 




 
What happened? Look at this! Are those seeds?
 
 
 
 
The children also met different animals that were on the farm.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
The barn owl
 


 
Some cows that were on the barn



Bucky, a Scottish Highland Steer




Samson, the donkey
 


And some pygmy goats
 
 
The children enjoyed exploring the different variety of pumpkins and watching the animals. But most of all they had fun playing in the mud (good thing, we got our rain boots on)!
 

 
 
We are all looking forward to our next field trip! Have a safe and happy Halloween!
 
 Patricia & Joanne
 


 

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