Molly’s four-year-old pre-school class took a field trip to Bower’s Farm in Bloomfield Hills and she invited me to go with her. In spite of the 41-degree temperature, we had a great day. First, we shared a donut and cider and heard a story read by our guide, Farmer Alan.
Next we took a tractor ride around the farm and ended up at the pumpkin patch. Molly literally “picked” 2 pumpkins—one for her and one for Jack. Her teacher, Mrs.. Presson, got one for the classroom, too.
We then tackled the corn maze and Molly and her two friends had to locate 3 different stations and punch their maze card at each one. The girls loved it and we chased them back and forth through the corn, laughing and giggling all the way.
Now, I have a terrible confession to make. The battery in my camera died so I have no pictures of Molly with all the animals on the farm! We saw turkeys, pigs, ducks, horses, rabbits, goats and a cow. Molly even milked a goat. I am so sorry that I have no pictures of all these special events. The staff was wonderful with the class and the children were encouraged to touch all of the animals—carefully—and to ask questions about them. I was very impressed with the patience and knowledge of the staff.
I would ask for your help in supporting the farm. Thanks to Campbell’s Soup and FFA, the farm is entered in a grant to redo the barn, but they need your vote. Go to http://www.helpgrowyoursoup.com/barn_bowers.aspx and cast your vote for Bower’s Farm. You can vote once a day on each computer in your household. Thanks for your help.
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