The farm at Marienthal
Priority topics
Agriculture, Food, Anti-wasteful food, Biodiversity, Ecological footprint, Environmental protection, Animal welfare, Nature protection, Local/regional products, Sustainable consumption, Sustainable resource management, Science and research
Target groups
At school: 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd grades; Outside of school: Youth groups (ages 13–25)
Vehicular languages
allemand, anglais, français, luxembourgeois
Website
erliewen.snj.luDuration
09h00-15h00
Location
Vosman Farm
3 rue de Keispelt
L-7411 Marienthal
and
SNJ Marienthal Center
1, rue de Keispelt
L-7411 Marienthal
Objectives
Explore a working farm, its animals, and its farm products
Participants learn about farm life through an immersive experience that brings them into close contact with animals and agricultural production. They explore animal nutrition, digestive systems, and the adaptations of different species. The activity also includes processing farm products and an introduction to simple cooking. By visiting a farm and participating in hands-on workshops, young people gain an understanding of the connection between agriculture, food, and the environment.
Subjects:
Origin of our food, animal husbandry and its uses, digestion
Program
- 7th–2nd grade for secondary school.
- This activity is offered year-round on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).
Methodological approaches
· Scientific discovery
· Food origins
· Understanding animal husbandry and digestion
· Exploring Agricultural Production
Remarks
A fee of €80 is charged per group.
Maximum 25 participants per activity.
